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South Orange & Maplewood School NJ Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • New Jersey
  • 3 teacher days

The South Orange & Maplewood School 2026–27 school year runs from Sep 1, 2026 to Jun 17, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 26-27, winter break Dec 24-31, and spring break Apr 12-16. The table below lists all teacher workdays and early release days. Download or print the calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Tue, Sep 1, 2026 First Day of School (Pre-K-12th)
School year ends Thu, Jun 17, 2027 Last Day of School for Students
Next key date Tue, Sep 1, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

South Orange & Maplewood School 2026-27 calendar

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

Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027

South Orange & Maplewood School 26-27 Calendar [PDF]

South Orange & Maplewood School school year calendar

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

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

August 2026

  • Aug 24-27, 2026 — New Staff Orientation
  • Aug 31, 2026 — Staff Fall Orientation

September 2026

  • Sep 1, 2026 — First Day of School (Pre-K-12th)
  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day, District Closed
  • Sep 21, 2026 — Yom Kippur, District Closed

October 2026

  • Oct 12, 2026 — Staff PD, School Closed for Students

November 2026

  • Nov 3, 2026 — Election Day, School Closed for Students (PD Day for Staff)
  • Nov 5-6, 2026 — NJEA Conference, District Closed
  • Nov 25, 2026 — Early Dismissal for All
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Recess, District Closed

December 2026

  • Dec 9-10, 2026 — Evening Conferences
  • Dec 11, 2026 — Afternoon Conferences (Early Dismissal for Students)
  • Dec 23, 2026 — Early Dismissal for All
  • Dec 24-31, 2026 — Winter Recess, District Closed

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — New Year's Day, District Closed
  • Jan 18, 2027 — MLK Jr. Day, District Closed

February 2027

  • Feb 15, 2027 — President's Day, District Closed

March 2027

  • Mar 1-4, 2027 — Evening & Afternoon Conferences (Early Dismissal for Students)
  • Mar 10, 2027 — Eid al-Fitr, District Closed
  • Mar 26, 2027 — Good Friday, District Closed

April 2027

  • Apr 12-16, 2027 — Spring Recess, School Closed

May 2027

  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day, District Closed

June 2027

  • Jun 1, 2027 — Election Day (Early Dismissal)
  • Jun 15-16, 2027 — Early Dismissal for Students
  • Jun 17, 2027 — Last Day of School for Students
  • Jun 18, 2027 — Juneteenth, District Closed

July 2027

South Orange & Maplewood School teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 24-27, 2026 New Staff Orientation District source
  • Oct 12, 2026 Staff PD, School Closed for Students District source
  • Nov 3, 2026 Election Day, School Closed for Students (PD Day for Staff) District source

South Orange & Maplewood School breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day, District Closed Holiday
  • Sep 21, 2026 Yom Kippur, District Closed Holiday
  • Nov 5-6, 2026 NJEA Conference, District Closed Holiday
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Recess, District Closed Break
  • Dec 24-31, 2026 Winter Recess, District Closed Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day, District Closed Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 MLK Jr. Day, District Closed Holiday
  • Feb 15, 2027 President's Day, District Closed Holiday
  • Mar 10, 2027 Eid al-Fitr, District Closed Holiday
  • Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday, District Closed Holiday
  • Apr 12-16, 2027 Spring Recess, School Closed Break
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day, District Closed Holiday
  • Jun 18, 2027 Juneteenth, District Closed Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 South Orange & Maplewood School 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 May 6, 2026.
Full term dates table

South Orange & Maplewood School 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 24-27, 2026New Staff Orientation
Aug 31, 2026Staff Fall Orientation
Sep 1, 2026First Day of School (Pre-K-12th)
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day, District Closed
Sep 21, 2026Yom Kippur, District Closed
Oct 12, 2026Staff PD, School Closed for Students
Nov 3, 2026Election Day, School Closed for Students (PD Day for Staff)
Nov 5-6, 2026NJEA Conference, District Closed
Nov 25, 2026Early Dismissal for All
Nov 26-27, 2026Thanksgiving Recess, District Closed
Dec 9-10, 2026Evening Conferences
Dec 11, 2026Afternoon Conferences (Early Dismissal for Students)
Dec 23, 2026Early Dismissal for All
Dec 24-31, 2026Winter Recess, District Closed
Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day, District Closed
Jan 18, 2027MLK Jr. Day, District Closed
Feb 15, 2027President's Day, District Closed
Mar 1-4, 2027Evening & Afternoon Conferences (Early Dismissal for Students)
Mar 10, 2027Eid al-Fitr, District Closed
Mar 26, 2027Good Friday, District Closed
Apr 12-16, 2027Spring Recess, School Closed
May 31, 2027Memorial Day, District Closed
Jun 1, 2027Election Day (Early Dismissal)
Jun 15-16, 2027Early Dismissal for Students
Jun 17, 2027Last Day of School for Students
Jun 18, 2027Juneteenth, District Closed

South Orange & Maplewood School District 2026-2027 Academic Calendar FAQ

When is the first day of school in South Orange & Maplewood School District?
The first day of school for students (Pre-K-12th) is September 1, 2026.
When is spring break 26-27 in South Orange & Maplewood School District?
Spring Recess is scheduled from April 12, 2027, through April 16, 2027.
When is Christmas / Winter break 26-27 in South Orange & Maplewood School District?
Winter Recess begins with an early dismissal on December 23, 2026, and the district is closed from December 24, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Schools reopen on January 4, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break in South Orange & Maplewood School District?
There is an early dismissal on November 25, 2026, followed by the Thanksgiving Recess on November 26-27, 2026, when the district is closed.
When is the last day of school in South Orange & Maplewood School District?
The last day of school for students is June 17, 2027.
What other holidays is the district closed for in 2026-2027?
Other major closures include:
  • Labor Day: September 7, 2026
  • Yom Kippur: September 21, 2026
  • NJEA Conference: November 5-6, 2026
  • MLK Jr. Day: January 18, 2027
  • President's Day: February 15, 2027
  • Eid al-Fitr: March 10, 2027
  • Good Friday: March 26, 2027
  • Memorial Day: May 31, 2027
  • Juneteenth: June 18, 2027
When are the parent-teacher conferences?
Conferences are scheduled for:
  • December 9-10, 2026 (Evening)
  • December 11, 2026 (Afternoon)
  • March 1-4, 2027 (Evening and Afternoon sessions)
How many emergency closing days are built into the calendar?
The calendar allows for three (3) emergency closing days. If more are used, make-up days will be taken from Spring Recess starting April 12th.

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South Orange & Maplewood School calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in South Orange & Maplewood School District?
The first day of school for students (Pre-K-12th) is September 1, 2026.
When is spring break 26-27 in South Orange & Maplewood School District?
Spring Recess is scheduled from April 12, 2027, through April 16, 2027.
When is Christmas / Winter break 26-27 in South Orange & Maplewood School District?
Winter Recess begins with an early dismissal on December 23, 2026, and the district is closed from December 24, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Schools reopen on January 4, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break in South Orange & Maplewood School District?
There is an early dismissal on November 25, 2026, followed by the Thanksgiving Recess on November 26-27, 2026, when the district is closed.
When is the last day of school in South Orange & Maplewood School District?
The last day of school for students is June 17, 2027.
What other holidays is the district closed for in 2026-2027?
Other major closures include: Labor Day: September 7, 2026 Yom Kippur: September 21, 2026 NJEA Conference: November 5-6, 2026 MLK Jr. Day: January 18, 2027 President's Day: February 15, 2027 Eid al-Fitr: March 10, 2027 Good Friday: March 26, 2027 Memorial Day: May 31, 2027 Juneteenth: June 18, 2027
When are the parent-teacher conferences?
Conferences are scheduled for: December 9-10, 2026 (Evening) December 11, 2026 (Afternoon) March 1-4, 2027 (Evening and Afternoon sessions)
How many emergency closing days are built into the calendar?
The calendar allows for three (3) emergency closing days. If more are used, make-up days will be taken from Spring Recess starting April 12th.

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