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Salem Public Schools MA Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Massachusetts
  • 3 teacher days

The Salem Public Schools 2026–27 school year runs from Sep 10, 2026 to Jun 15, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 25 and winter break Dec 23-31. The table below lists all teacher workdays, early release days, and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Thu, Sep 10, 2026 First Day of School (PreK-K)
School year ends Fri, Jun 18, 2027 Last Day of School (Grades 1-8, Early Release)
Next key date Thu, Sep 10, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Salem Public Schools 2026-27 calendar

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Salem Public Schools 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
  • Parent-teacher conference
  • Weather make-up day
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 24-28, 2026 — New Hire Orientation
  • Aug 31, 2026 — Professional Development (Full Day)

September 2026

  • Sep 1-2, 2026 — Professional Development (Full Day)
  • Sep 3-4, 2026 — First and Second Day of School (Grades 1-8)
  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day
  • Sep 10, 2026 — First Day of School (PreK-K)
  • Sep 23, 2026 — Professional Development (Half Day)

October 2026

  • Oct 12, 2026 — Indigenous Peoples' Day
  • Oct 30, 2026 — Professional Development (Half Day)

November 2026

  • Nov 3, 2026 — Professional Development (Full Day)
  • Nov 11, 2026 — Veterans Day
  • Nov 25, 2026 — Thanksgiving Early Release
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

  • Dec 9, 2026 — Professional Development (Half Day)
  • Dec 23-31, 2026 — Winter Break

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Jan 20, 2027 — Professional Development (Half Day)

February 2027

  • Feb 10, 2027 — Professional Development (Half Day)
  • Feb 15-19, 2027 — February Break
  • Feb 27, 2027 — Dominican Independence Day

March 2027

  • Mar 15, 2027 — Parent Teacher Conference (No School for Students)
  • Mar 16, 2027 — Parent Teacher Conference (Half Day for Students)

April 2027

  • Apr 19-23, 2027 — April Break

May 2027

  • May 19, 2027 — Professional Development (Half Day)
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day

June 2027

  • Jun 15, 2027 — Last Day of School (PreK/K)
  • Jun 18, 2027 — Last Day of School (Grades 1-8, Early Release)
  • Jun 19, 2027 — Juneteenth Independence Day
  • Jun 21-25, 2027 — Snow Days (if needed)

July 2027

Salem Public Schools teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 31, 2026 Professional Development (Full Day) District source
  • Sep 1-2, 2026 Professional Development (Full Day) District source
  • Nov 3, 2026 Professional Development (Full Day) District source

Salem Public Schools breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day Holiday
  • Oct 12, 2026 Indigenous Peoples' Day Holiday
  • Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day Holiday
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break Break
  • Dec 23-31, 2026 Winter Break Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 Winter Break Break
  • Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday
  • Feb 15-19, 2027 February Break Break
  • Feb 27, 2027 Dominican Independence Day Holiday
  • Apr 19-23, 2027 April Break Break
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day Holiday
  • Jun 19, 2027 Juneteenth Independence Day Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Salem Public Schools planning calendar

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

Useful now30 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 May 2, 2026.
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Salem Public Schools MA 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 24-28, 2026New Hire Orientation
Aug 31, 2026Professional Development (Full Day)
Sep 1-2, 2026Professional Development (Full Day)
Sep 3-4, 2026First and Second Day of School (Grades 1-8)
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day
Sep 10, 2026First Day of School (PreK-K)
Sep 23, 2026Professional Development (Half Day)
Oct 12, 2026Indigenous Peoples' Day
Oct 30, 2026Professional Development (Half Day)
Nov 3, 2026Professional Development (Full Day)
Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Nov 25, 2026Thanksgiving Early Release
Nov 26-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break
Dec 9, 2026Professional Development (Half Day)
Dec 23-31, 2026Winter Break
Jan 1, 2027Winter Break
Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 20, 2027Professional Development (Half Day)
Feb 10, 2027Professional Development (Half Day)
Feb 15-19, 2027February Break
Feb 27, 2027Dominican Independence Day
Mar 15, 2027Parent Teacher Conference (No School for Students)
Mar 16, 2027Parent Teacher Conference (Half Day for Students)
Apr 19-23, 2027April Break
May 19, 2027Professional Development (Half Day)
May 31, 2027Memorial Day
Jun 15, 2027Last Day of School (PreK/K)
Jun 18, 2027Last Day of School (Grades 1-8, Early Release)
Jun 19, 2027Juneteenth Independence Day
Jun 21-25, 2027Snow Days (if needed)

Salem Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027 FAQs

When is the first day of school in Salem Public Schools 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Grades 1-8 is September 3, 2026, and for PreK-K it is September 10, 2026.
When is spring break in Salem Public Schools 2027?
Spring (April) break is scheduled from April 19 to April 23, 2027.
When is Christmas break in Salem Public Schools 2026?
Christmas break falls within the winter break period from December 23 to December 31, 2026.
When is winter break in Salem Public Schools 2026-2027?
Winter break runs from December 23, 2026, through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break in Salem Public Schools 2026?
Thanksgiving break is from November 26 to November 27, 2026, with an early release on November 25, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Salem Public Schools 2027?
The last day of school is June 15, 2027, for PreK/K and June 18, 2027, for Grades 1-8 (early release).
When is February break in Salem Public Schools 2027?
February break takes place from February 15 to February 19, 2027.
When is Labor Day in Salem Public Schools 2026?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Salem Public Schools 2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in Salem Public Schools 2027?
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027.
When are parent-teacher conferences in Salem Public Schools 2027?
Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for March 15, 2027 (no school for students) and March 16, 2027 (half day for students).
Are there professional development days in Salem Public Schools 2026-2027?
Yes, several professional development days are scheduled throughout the year, including August 31, September 1-2, November 3, and multiple half days during the school year.

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Salem Public Schools calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Salem Public Schools 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Grades 1-8 is September 3, 2026, and for PreK-K it is September 10, 2026.
When is spring break in Salem Public Schools 2027?
Spring (April) break is scheduled from April 19 to April 23, 2027.
When is Christmas break in Salem Public Schools 2026?
Christmas break falls within the winter break period from December 23 to December 31, 2026.
When is winter break in Salem Public Schools 2026-2027?
Winter break runs from December 23, 2026, through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break in Salem Public Schools 2026?
Thanksgiving break is from November 26 to November 27, 2026, with an early release on November 25, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Salem Public Schools 2027?
The last day of school is June 15, 2027, for PreK/K and June 18, 2027, for Grades 1-8 (early release).
When is February break in Salem Public Schools 2027?
February break takes place from February 15 to February 19, 2027.
When is Labor Day in Salem Public Schools 2026?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Salem Public Schools 2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in Salem Public Schools 2027?
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027.
When are parent-teacher conferences in Salem Public Schools 2027?
Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for March 15, 2027 (no school for students) and March 16, 2027 (half day for students).
Are there professional development days in Salem Public Schools 2026-2027?
Yes, several professional development days are scheduled throughout the year, including August 31, September 1-2, November 3, and multiple half days during the school year.

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