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Dover Public Schools NJ Calendar 26-27

Key dates, holidays, breaks, a downloadable calendar, and frequently asked questions for the 2026–27 school year.

Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027

Dover Public Schools Calendar 26-27 Updates

Dover Public Schools nj 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 26-28, 2026Staff Reports - Staff In-Service
Aug 31, 2026Students Report
Sep 4, 2026Single Session Day For Staff & Students
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day-Schools Closed
Oct 12, 2026Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day Schools Closed
Oct 16, 2026Staff In-Service - Single Session Day For Students
Nov 3, 2026Staff In-Service-No School For Students
Nov 5-6, 2026NJEA Convention-Schools Closed
Nov 19-20, 23-24, 2026Parent/Teacher Conf. - Single Session Days K-8 ONLY
Nov 25, 2026Single Session Day For Staff & Students
Nov 26-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break-Schools Closed
Dec 23, 2026Single Session Day For Staff & Students
Dec 24-31, 2026Winter Break-Schools Closed
Jan 1, 2027Winter Break-Schools Closed
Jan 4, 2027School Resumes
Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King Jr. Day-Schools Closed
Feb 8, 2027Staff In-Service-No School For Students
Feb 15, 2027Presidents Day-Schools Closed
Mar 26 - Apr 2, 2027Spring Break-Schools Closed
Apr 5, 2027School Resumes
Apr 9, 2027Staff In-Service-Single Session Day For Students
May 31, 2027Memorial Day Schools Closed
Jun 16, 2027DMS Promotion Ceremony-Single Session Day For Students
Jun 17, 2027DHS Graduation - Single Session Day For Students / Last Day For Staff & Students
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Dover Public Schools 2026-2027 District Calendar FAQ

When is the first day of school in Dover Public Schools?
Students report for their first day on August 31, 2026. Staff reports earlier for in-service days from August 26-28.
When is spring break 26-27 in Dover Public Schools?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 26, 2027, through April 2, 2027. School resumes on April 5, 2027.
When is Christmas break 26-27 in Dover Public Schools?
Christmas/Winter Break begins with a single session day on December 23, 2026. Schools are closed from December 24, 2026, through January 1, 2027.
When is winter break 26-27 in Dover Public Schools?
The primary Winter Break (Holiday Recess) is from December 24, 2026, to January 1, 2027. There is also a break for Presidents Day on February 15, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break in Dover Public Schools?
Schools are closed for Thanksgiving Break on November 26 and 27, 2026. Note that November 25 is a single session day.
When is the last day of school in Dover Public Schools?
The last day for students and staff is June 17, 2027.
When are Parent/Teacher Conferences held?
Conferences for K-8 only are held November 19-20 and November 23-24, 2026. Evening conferences are on the 19th and 23rd; afternoon conferences are on the 20th and 24th.
What other holidays are schools closed for?
Other major closures include:
  • Labor Day: September 7, 2026
  • Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day: October 12, 2026
  • NJEA Convention: November 5-6, 2026
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 18, 2027
  • Memorial Day: May 31, 2027
When are the graduation ceremonies?
The DMS Promotion Ceremony is on June 16, 2027, and the DHS Graduation is on June 17, 2027. Both are single session days for students.

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