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Garfield School District NJ Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • New Jersey
  • 3 teacher days

The Garfield School District 2026–27 school year starts on Sep 3, 2026. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 26-27, winter break Feb 15-19, and spring break Apr 5-9. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Thu, Sep 3, 2026 First Day for Students - Half Day
School year ends See full dates Last day not published separately
Next key date Thu, Sep 3, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Garfield School District 2026-27 calendar

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Garfield School District school year calendar

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

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

August 2026

September 2026

  • Sep 1-2, 2026 — Staff Professional Development
  • Sep 3, 2026 — First Day for Students - Half Day
  • Sep 4, 2026 — Half Day - Staff Professional Development
  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day - District Closed

October 2026

  • Oct 9, 2026 — GFT Half Day
  • Oct 12, 2026 — Columbus Day - Staff Professional Development
  • Oct 28, 2026 — Half Day - Staff Professional Development

November 2026

  • Nov 3, 2026 — District Closed
  • Nov 5-6, 2026 — District Closed
  • Nov 25, 2026 — Half Day - District
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break - District Closed

December 2026

  • Dec 2, 2026 — Half Day - Staff Professional Development
  • Dec 23, 2026 — Half Day - District
  • Dec 24-31, 2026 — Holiday Recess - District Closed

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — New Year's Day - District Closed
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day - District Closed
  • Jan 27, 2027 — Half Day - Staff Professional Development

February 2027

  • Feb 15-19, 2027 — Winter Break - District Closed

March 2027

  • Mar 3, 2027 — Half Day - Staff Professional Development
  • Mar 19, 2027 — GFT Half Day
  • Mar 26, 2027 — District Closed

April 2027

  • Apr 5-9, 2027 — Spring Break - District Closed

May 2027

  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day - District Closed

June 2027

  • Jun 16-22, 2027 — Half Days
  • Jun 22, 2027 — Last Day for Staff and Students
  • Jun 22, 2027 — High School Graduation

July 2027

Garfield School District teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Sep 1-2, 2026 Staff Professional Development District source
  • Oct 12, 2026 Columbus Day - Staff Professional Development District source
  • Jun 22, 2027 Last Day for Staff and Students District source

Garfield School District breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day - District Closed Holiday
  • Nov 3, 2026 District Closed Holiday
  • Nov 5-6, 2026 District Closed Holiday
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break - District Closed Break
  • Dec 24-31, 2026 Holiday Recess - District Closed Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day - District Closed Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - District Closed Holiday
  • Feb 15-19, 2027 Winter Break - District Closed Break
  • Mar 26, 2027 District Closed Holiday
  • Apr 5-9, 2027 Spring Break - District Closed Break
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day - District Closed Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Garfield School District planning calendar

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

Useful now26 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

Garfield School District 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Sep 1-2, 2026Staff Professional Development
Sep 3, 2026First Day for Students - Half Day
Sep 4, 2026Half Day - Staff Professional Development
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day - District Closed
Oct 9, 2026GFT Half Day
Oct 12, 2026Columbus Day - Staff Professional Development
Oct 28, 2026Half Day - Staff Professional Development
Nov 3, 2026District Closed
Nov 5-6, 2026District Closed
Nov 25, 2026Half Day - District
Nov 26-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break - District Closed
Dec 2, 2026Half Day - Staff Professional Development
Dec 23, 2026Half Day - District
Dec 24-31, 2026Holiday Recess - District Closed
Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day - District Closed
Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King Jr. Day - District Closed
Jan 27, 2027Half Day - Staff Professional Development
Feb 15-19, 2027Winter Break - District Closed
Mar 3, 2027Half Day - Staff Professional Development
Mar 19, 2027GFT Half Day
Mar 26, 2027District Closed
Apr 5-9, 2027Spring Break - District Closed
May 31, 2027Memorial Day - District Closed
Jun 16-22, 2027Half Days
Jun 22, 2027Last Day for Staff and Students
Jun 22, 2027High School Graduation

Garfield School District Calendar 26-27 PDF FAQs

When is the first day of school in Garfield School District for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in Garfield School District for the 2026-2027 school year is September 3, 2026. It is scheduled as a half day for students.
When is Spring Break in Garfield School District for 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Garfield School District runs from April 5 through April 9, 2027. Schools and district offices will be closed during this period.
When is Christmas Break in Garfield School District for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break (Holiday Recess) begins on December 24, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026. The district is closed during these dates.
When is Winter Break in Garfield School District for 2026-2027?
Winter Break is scheduled from February 15-19, 2027. All schools in Garfield School District will be closed during the break.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Garfield School District for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is observed on November 26-27, 2026. Additionally, November 25, 2026 is a half day for the district.
What is the last day of school in Garfield School District for 2026-2027?
The last day for students and staff in Garfield School District is June 22, 2027. This day is also designated as a half day.
When is Labor Day in Garfield School District for 2026-2027?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and the district will be closed.
When is Columbus Day in Garfield School District for 2026-2027?
Columbus Day is observed on October 12, 2026. It is designated as a Staff Professional Development Day.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Garfield School District for 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027, and the district will be closed.
When is Memorial Day in Garfield School District for 2026-2027?
Memorial Day falls on May 31, 2027. Schools and district offices will be closed.
Are there any half days scheduled in Garfield School District during 2026-2027?
Yes. Half days are scheduled on September 3, September 4, October 9, October 28, November 25, December 2, December 23, January 27, March 3, March 19, and June 16-22, 2027.
When is High School Graduation in Garfield School District for 2026-2027?
High School Graduation is scheduled for June 22, 2027.

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Garfield School District calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Garfield School District for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in Garfield School District for the 2026-2027 school year is September 3, 2026. It is scheduled as a half day for students.
When is Spring Break in Garfield School District for 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Garfield School District runs from April 5 through April 9, 2027. Schools and district offices will be closed during this period.
When is Christmas Break in Garfield School District for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break (Holiday Recess) begins on December 24, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026. The district is closed during these dates.
When is Winter Break in Garfield School District for 2026-2027?
Winter Break is scheduled from February 15-19, 2027. All schools in Garfield School District will be closed during the break.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Garfield School District for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is observed on November 26-27, 2026. Additionally, November 25, 2026 is a half day for the district.
What is the last day of school in Garfield School District for 2026-2027?
The last day for students and staff in Garfield School District is June 22, 2027. This day is also designated as a half day.
When is Labor Day in Garfield School District for 2026-2027?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and the district will be closed.
When is Columbus Day in Garfield School District for 2026-2027?
Columbus Day is observed on October 12, 2026. It is designated as a Staff Professional Development Day.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Garfield School District for 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027, and the district will be closed.
When is Memorial Day in Garfield School District for 2026-2027?
Memorial Day falls on May 31, 2027. Schools and district offices will be closed.
Are there any half days scheduled in Garfield School District during 2026-2027?
Yes. Half days are scheduled on September 3, September 4, October 9, October 28, November 25, December 2, December 23, January 27, March 3, March 19, and June 16-22, 2027.
When is High School Graduation in Garfield School District for 2026-2027?
High School Graduation is scheduled for June 22, 2027.

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