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South Portland School Department ME Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Maine
  • 2 teacher days

The South Portland School Department 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 31, 2026 to Jun 10, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 25-27, winter break Dec 23 - Jan 1, and spring break Apr 19-23. The table below lists all teacher workdays, early release days, and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Mon, Aug 31, 2026 First Day of School (Grades 1-12)
School year ends Thu, Jun 10, 2027 Last Student Day (Early Release); Quarter 4 Ends; Trimester 3 Ends
Next key date Mon, Aug 31, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

South Portland School Department 2026-27 calendar

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South Portland School Department school year calendar

Every published date for 2026–27, colour-coded by what happens that day.

  • First day of school
  • Last day of school
  • Holiday - school closed
  • Break / vacation
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Early release / half day
  • Graduation
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 19-20, 2026 — New Staff Orientation
  • Aug 25-27, 2026 — Teacher Days
  • Aug 31, 2026 — First Day of School (Grades 1-12)

September 2026

  • Sep 1, 2026 — First Day Kindergarten (Early Release)
  • Sep 1, 2026 — First Day PreK (K Early Release)
  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day - No School
  • Sep 23, 2026 — Early Release

October 2026

  • Oct 9, 2026 — Staff Professional Development - No School
  • Oct 12, 2026 — Indigenous Peoples' Day - No School
  • Oct 21, 2026 — Early Release
  • Oct 30, 2026 — Quarter 1 Ends

November 2026

  • Nov 11, 2026 — Veterans Day - No School
  • Nov 24, 2026 — Early Release; Trimester 1 Ends
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

  • Dec 9, 2026 — Early Release
  • Dec 23, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break

January 2027

  • Dec 23, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 — New Year's Day - No School
  • Jan 15, 2027 — Quarter 2/Semester 1 Ends
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
  • Jan 27, 2027 — Early Release

February 2027

  • Feb 15, 2027 — President's Day - No School
  • Feb 15-19, 2027 — Mid-Winter Break

March 2027

  • Mar 3, 2027 — Early Release
  • Mar 12, 2027 — Trimester 2 Ends
  • Mar 31, 2027 — Early Release

April 2027

  • Apr 2, 2027 — Quarter 3 Ends
  • Apr 15, 2027 — Early Release
  • Apr 16, 2027 — Teacher Day
  • Apr 19-23, 2027 — Spring Break

May 2027

  • May 5, 2027 — Early Release
  • May 26, 2027 — Early Release
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day - No School

June 2027

  • Jun 8, 2027 — SPHS Graduation at Cross Insurance Arena
  • Jun 10, 2027 — Last Student Day (Early Release); Quarter 4 Ends; Trimester 3 Ends

July 2027

South Portland School Department teacher and staff days 2026/27

Students normally stay home on these days. Confirm with the district before making plans.

  • Aug 19-20, 2026 New Staff Orientation District source
  • Oct 9, 2026 Staff Professional Development - No School District source

South Portland School Department breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day - No School Holiday
  • Oct 12, 2026 Indigenous Peoples' Day - No School Holiday
  • Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day - No School Holiday
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break Break
  • Dec 23, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 Winter Break Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day - No School Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School Holiday
  • Feb 15-19, 2027 Mid-Winter Break Break
  • Feb 15, 2027 President's Day - No School Holiday
  • Apr 19-23, 2027 Spring Break Break
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day - No School Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 South Portland School Department planning calendar

How these dates are put together, and what to double-check before you book anything.

Useful now34 published dates for the 2026–27 school year, laid out month by month.
CheckedTaken from the district’s own published calendar, not retyped from memory.
Kept currentLast updated March 20, 2026.
Full term dates table

South Portland School Department 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 19-20, 2026New Staff Orientation
Aug 25-27, 2026Teacher Days
Aug 31, 2026First Day of School (Grades 1-12)
Sep 1, 2026First Day Kindergarten (Early Release)
Sep 1, 2026First Day PreK (K Early Release)
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day - No School
Sep 23, 2026Early Release
Oct 9, 2026Staff Professional Development - No School
Oct 12, 2026Indigenous Peoples' Day - No School
Oct 21, 2026Early Release
Oct 30, 2026Quarter 1 Ends
Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day - No School
Nov 24, 2026Early Release; Trimester 1 Ends
Nov 25-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break
Dec 9, 2026Early Release
Dec 23, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027Winter Break
Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day - No School
Jan 15, 2027Quarter 2/Semester 1 Ends
Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
Jan 27, 2027Early Release
Feb 15, 2027President's Day - No School
Feb 15-19, 2027Mid-Winter Break
Mar 3, 2027Early Release
Mar 12, 2027Trimester 2 Ends
Mar 31, 2027Early Release
Apr 2, 2027Quarter 3 Ends
Apr 15, 2027Early Release
Apr 16, 2027Teacher Day
Apr 19-23, 2027Spring Break
May 5, 2027Early Release
May 26, 2027Early Release
May 31, 2027Memorial Day - No School
Jun 8, 2027SPHS Graduation at Cross Insurance Arena
Jun 10, 2027Last Student Day (Early Release); Quarter 4 Ends; Trimester 3 Ends

South Portland School Department Calendar 2026-2027 FAQs

When is the first day of school in South Portland School Department for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Grades 1–12 in South Portland School Department is August 31, 2026. Kindergarten and PreK begin on September 1, 2026 with an early release schedule.
When is spring break in South Portland School Department for 2027?
Spring break in South Portland School Department is scheduled from April 19 to April 23, 2027.
When is Christmas break in South Portland School Department for 2026?
Christmas break in South Portland School Department begins on December 23, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is winter break in South Portland School Department for 2026-2027?
The winter break for South Portland School Department runs from December 23, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break in South Portland School Department for 2026?
Thanksgiving break in South Portland School Department is from November 25 to November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in South Portland School Department for 2027?
The last day of school for students in South Portland School Department is June 10, 2027, and it will be an early release day.
When is Labor Day holiday in South Portland School Department for 2026?
Labor Day will be observed on September 7, 2026, and there will be no school in South Portland School Department.
When is Indigenous Peoples' Day in South Portland School Department for 2026?
Indigenous Peoples' Day is on October 12, 2026, and schools in South Portland School Department will be closed.
When is Veterans Day in South Portland School Department for 2026?
Veterans Day will be observed on November 11, 2026, and there will be no school.
When is the mid-winter break in South Portland School Department for 2027?
The mid-winter break in South Portland School Department is scheduled from February 15 to February 19, 2027.
When does the first academic quarter end in South Portland School Department for 2026?
The first quarter ends on October 30, 2026 in South Portland School Department.
When is the South Portland High School graduation in 2027?
South Portland High School graduation is scheduled for June 8, 2027 at the Cross Insurance Arena.

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South Portland School Department calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in South Portland School Department for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Grades 1–12 in South Portland School Department is August 31, 2026. Kindergarten and PreK begin on September 1, 2026 with an early release schedule.
When is spring break in South Portland School Department for 2027?
Spring break in South Portland School Department is scheduled from April 19 to April 23, 2027.
When is Christmas break in South Portland School Department for 2026?
Christmas break in South Portland School Department begins on December 23, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is winter break in South Portland School Department for 2026-2027?
The winter break for South Portland School Department runs from December 23, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break in South Portland School Department for 2026?
Thanksgiving break in South Portland School Department is from November 25 to November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in South Portland School Department for 2027?
The last day of school for students in South Portland School Department is June 10, 2027, and it will be an early release day.
When is Labor Day holiday in South Portland School Department for 2026?
Labor Day will be observed on September 7, 2026, and there will be no school in South Portland School Department.
When is Indigenous Peoples' Day in South Portland School Department for 2026?
Indigenous Peoples' Day is on October 12, 2026, and schools in South Portland School Department will be closed.
When is Veterans Day in South Portland School Department for 2026?
Veterans Day will be observed on November 11, 2026, and there will be no school.
When is the mid-winter break in South Portland School Department for 2027?
The mid-winter break in South Portland School Department is scheduled from February 15 to February 19, 2027.
When does the first academic quarter end in South Portland School Department for 2026?
The first quarter ends on October 30, 2026 in South Portland School Department.
When is the South Portland High School graduation in 2027?
South Portland High School graduation is scheduled for June 8, 2027 at the Cross Insurance Arena.

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