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ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS NJ Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • New Jersey
  • 6 teacher days

The ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2026–27 school year runs from Sep 10, 2026 to Jun 23, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 25. The table below lists all teacher workdays. Download or print the calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Thu, Sep 10, 2026 First Day of School for Students
School year ends Wed, Jun 23, 2027 Last Day of School / Schools Close for 10-Month Administrators
Next key date Thu, Sep 10, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2026-27 calendar

The district's published calendar. Select an image to open it full size.

Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026-2027

ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS Calendar 26-27 PDF

ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS school year calendar

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

  • First / last day
  • Break
  • Holiday
  • Teacher / staff day
  • Other date

August 2026

September 2026

  • Sep 1, 2026 — New Team Member Orientation
  • Sep 3, 2026 — Opening Day for 10-Month Administrators
  • Sep 4-7, 2026 — Labor Day Weekend – Schools and District Closed
  • Sep 8, 2026 — Schools Open for Administrators, Team Members & Faculty Meetings
  • Sep 9, 2026 — Professional Development Day for Team Members

October 2026

  • Oct 12, 2026 — Columbus Day Observance – Schools and District Closed
  • Oct 22, 2026 — Schools Close at 12:15 p.m. for Professional Development

November 2026

  • Nov 3, 2026 — Schools Close at 12:15 p.m. for General Election
  • Nov 5-6, 2026 — NJEA Convention – Schools and District Closed
  • Nov 11, 2026 — Veterans Day – Schools and District Closed
  • Nov 25, 2026 — Schools Close at 12:15 p.m. for Thanksgiving Recess
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Recess – Schools and District Closed

December 2026

  • Dec 7, 2026 — Schools Close at 12:15 p.m. for Professional Development
  • Dec 23, 2026 — Schools Close Regular Time for Christmas Recess
  • Dec 24-31, 2026 — Christmas Recess – Schools and District Closed

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — New Year's Day Observance – Schools and District Closed
  • Jan 4, 2027 — Schools Reopen
  • Jan 12, 2027 — Schools Close at 12:15 p.m. for Parent-Teacher Conference
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday – Schools and District Closed

February 2027

  • Feb 8, 2027 — Schools Close at 12:15 p.m. for Professional Development
  • Feb 15, 2027 — Presidents' Day – Schools and District Closed

March 2027

  • Mar 2, 2027 — Schools Close at 12:15 p.m. for Professional Development
  • Mar 10, 2027 — Schools and District Closed for Eid-al-Fitr
  • Mar 19, 2027 — Schools Close Regular Time for Easter Recess
  • Mar 22-25, 2027 — Schools Closed for Easter Recess
  • Mar 26, 2027 — Easter Recess – Schools and District Closed

April 2027

May 2027

  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day – Schools and District Closed

June 2027

  • Jun 1, 2027 — Schools Close at 12:15 p.m. for Primary Election
  • Jun 18, 2027 — Schools and District Closed for Juneteenth
  • Jun 22, 2027 — Schools Close at 12:15 for Students and Team Members
  • Jun 23, 2027 — Last Day of School / Schools Close for 10-Month Administrators

July 2027

ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Sep 9, 2026 Professional Development Day for Team Members District source
  • Sep 28, 2026 Schools Close at 12:15 p.m. for Professional Development District source
  • Oct 22, 2026 Schools Close at 12:15 p.m. for Professional Development District source
  • Dec 7, 2026 Schools Close at 12:15 p.m. for Professional Development District source
  • Feb 8, 2027 Schools Close at 12:15 p.m. for Professional Development District source
  • Mar 2, 2027 Schools Close at 12:15 p.m. for Professional Development District source

ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Jul 3, 2026 Independence Day Observance – Schools and District Closed Holiday
  • Sep 4-7, 2026 Labor Day Weekend – Schools and District Closed Holiday
  • Sep 21, 2026 Yom Kippur – Schools and District Closed Holiday
  • Oct 12, 2026 Columbus Day Observance – Schools and District Closed Holiday
  • Nov 5-6, 2026 NJEA Convention – Schools and District Closed Holiday
  • Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day – Schools and District Closed Holiday
  • Nov 25, 2026 Schools Close at 12:15 p.m. for Thanksgiving Recess Break
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Recess – Schools and District Closed Break
  • Dec 23, 2026 Schools Close Regular Time for Christmas Recess Break
  • Dec 24-31, 2026 Christmas Recess – Schools and District Closed Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day Observance – Schools and District Closed Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday – Schools and District Closed Holiday
  • Feb 15, 2027 Presidents' Day – Schools and District Closed Holiday
  • Mar 10, 2027 Schools and District Closed for Eid-al-Fitr Holiday
  • Mar 19, 2027 Schools Close Regular Time for Easter Recess Break
  • Mar 22-25, 2027 Schools Closed for Easter Recess Break
  • Mar 26, 2027 Easter Recess – Schools and District Closed Break
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day – Schools and District Closed Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS planning calendar

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

Useful now36 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 June 29, 2026.
Full term dates table

ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Jul 3, 2026Independence Day Observance – Schools and District Closed
Sep 1, 2026New Team Member Orientation
Sep 3, 2026Opening Day for 10-Month Administrators
Sep 4-7, 2026Labor Day Weekend – Schools and District Closed
Sep 8, 2026Schools Open for Administrators, Team Members & Faculty Meetings
Sep 9, 2026Professional Development Day for Team Members
Sep 10, 2026First Day of School for Students
Sep 21, 2026Yom Kippur – Schools and District Closed
Sep 28, 2026Schools Close at 12:15 p.m. for Professional Development
Oct 12, 2026Columbus Day Observance – Schools and District Closed
Oct 22, 2026Schools Close at 12:15 p.m. for Professional Development
Nov 3, 2026Schools Close at 12:15 p.m. for General Election
Nov 5-6, 2026NJEA Convention – Schools and District Closed
Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day – Schools and District Closed
Nov 25, 2026Schools Close at 12:15 p.m. for Thanksgiving Recess
Nov 26-27, 2026Thanksgiving Recess – Schools and District Closed
Dec 7, 2026Schools Close at 12:15 p.m. for Professional Development
Dec 23, 2026Schools Close Regular Time for Christmas Recess
Dec 24-31, 2026Christmas Recess – Schools and District Closed
Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day Observance – Schools and District Closed
Jan 4, 2027Schools Reopen
Jan 12, 2027Schools Close at 12:15 p.m. for Parent-Teacher Conference
Jan 18, 2027Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday – Schools and District Closed
Feb 8, 2027Schools Close at 12:15 p.m. for Professional Development
Feb 15, 2027Presidents' Day – Schools and District Closed
Mar 2, 2027Schools Close at 12:15 p.m. for Professional Development
Mar 10, 2027Schools and District Closed for Eid-al-Fitr
Mar 19, 2027Schools Close Regular Time for Easter Recess
Mar 22-25, 2027Schools Closed for Easter Recess
Mar 26, 2027Easter Recess – Schools and District Closed
Mar 29, 2027Schools Reopen
May 31, 2027Memorial Day – Schools and District Closed
Jun 1, 2027Schools Close at 12:15 p.m. for Primary Election
Jun 18, 2027Schools and District Closed for Juneteenth
Jun 22, 2027Schools Close at 12:15 for Students and Team Members
Jun 23, 2027Last Day of School / Schools Close for 10-Month Administrators

ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS Calendar 26-27 PDF FAQs

When is the first day of school in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS for the 2026-2027 school year is September 10, 2026.
When is Spring Break in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
Spring Break (Easter Recess) begins on March 22, 2027 and continues through March 26, 2027. Schools reopen on March 29, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
Christmas Recess starts on December 24, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027. Schools reopen on January 4, 2027.
When is Winter Break in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
Winter Break coincides with Christmas Recess and runs from December 24, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Recess is scheduled for November 26-27, 2026. Schools close early at 12:15 p.m. on November 25, 2026.
When is the last day of school in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS is June 23, 2027.
When is Labor Day Weekend in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Labor Day Weekend closure is scheduled from September 4 through September 7, 2026.
When is Yom Kippur observed in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Schools and district offices are closed for Yom Kippur on September 21, 2026.
When is Columbus Day observed in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Columbus Day Observance is on October 12, 2026, and schools are closed.
When is the NJEA Convention in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Schools are closed for the NJEA Convention on November 5 and November 6, 2026.
When is Veterans Day in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Veterans Day is observed on November 11, 2026, and schools are closed.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Schools are closed on January 18, 2027 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday.
When is Presidents' Day in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Presidents' Day is observed on February 15, 2027, and schools are closed.
When is Eid-al-Fitr in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Schools and district offices are closed for Eid-al-Fitr on March 10, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027, and schools are closed.
When is Juneteenth observed in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Schools and district offices are closed for Juneteenth on June 18, 2027.
Are there any early dismissal days in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS during 2026-2027?
Yes. Early dismissal days include September 28, October 22, November 3, November 25, December 7, January 12, February 8, March 2, June 1, and June 22, 2027.

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ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS for the 2026-2027 school year is September 10, 2026.
When is Spring Break in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
Spring Break (Easter Recess) begins on March 22, 2027 and continues through March 26, 2027. Schools reopen on March 29, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
Christmas Recess starts on December 24, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027. Schools reopen on January 4, 2027.
When is Winter Break in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
Winter Break coincides with Christmas Recess and runs from December 24, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Recess is scheduled for November 26-27, 2026. Schools close early at 12:15 p.m. on November 25, 2026.
When is the last day of school in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS is June 23, 2027.
When is Labor Day Weekend in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Labor Day Weekend closure is scheduled from September 4 through September 7, 2026.
When is Yom Kippur observed in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Schools and district offices are closed for Yom Kippur on September 21, 2026.
When is Columbus Day observed in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Columbus Day Observance is on October 12, 2026, and schools are closed.
When is the NJEA Convention in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Schools are closed for the NJEA Convention on November 5 and November 6, 2026.
When is Veterans Day in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Veterans Day is observed on November 11, 2026, and schools are closed.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Schools are closed on January 18, 2027 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday.
When is Presidents' Day in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Presidents' Day is observed on February 15, 2027, and schools are closed.
When is Eid-al-Fitr in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Schools and district offices are closed for Eid-al-Fitr on March 10, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027, and schools are closed.
When is Juneteenth observed in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Schools and district offices are closed for Juneteenth on June 18, 2027.
Are there any early dismissal days in ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS during 2026-2027?
Yes. Early dismissal days include September 28, October 22, November 3, November 25, December 7, January 12, February 8, March 2, June 1, and June 22, 2027.

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