Home / School calendars / New Jersey / West Essex Regional School District NJ Calendar 26-27

New Jersey school calendar

West Essex Regional School District NJ Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • New Jersey
  • 5 teacher days

The West Essex Regional School District 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 31, 2026 to Jun 17, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 26, winter break Dec 24-31, and spring break Mar 29-Apr 2. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download or print the calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Thu, Aug 27, 2026 First Day of School - Staff
School year ends Thu, Jun 17, 2027 Single Session Day - 12:20 pm Dismissal - Last Day of School
Next key date Thu, Aug 27, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

West Essex Regional School District 2026-27 calendar

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

Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026-2027

West Essex Regional School District Calendar 26-27 Revised

West Essex Regional School District 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

  • Aug 27, 2026 — First Day of School - Staff
  • Aug 28, 2026 — Second Day of School - Staff
  • Aug 31, 2026 — First Day of School Students

September 2026

  • Sep 4, 2026 — Labor Day Weekend - No School
  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day - No School
  • Sep 11, 2026 — Single Session Day - 12:20 pm Dismissal
  • Sep 17, 2026 — Back-to-School Night - West Essex High School
  • Sep 21, 2026 — Yom Kippur - No School

October 2026

  • Oct 12, 2026 — No School Students - Professional Development Staff

November 2026

  • Nov 5, 2026 — NJEA Convention - No School
  • Nov 6, 2026 — NJEA Convention - No School
  • Nov 25, 2026 — Single Session Day - 12:20 pm Dismissal
  • Nov 26, 2026 — Thanksgiving Day - No School
  • Nov 27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Recess - No School

December 2026

  • Dec 7, 2026 — 90 Minute Delayed Opening for Students - 9:30 am
  • Dec 7, 2026 — Professional Development for Staff
  • Dec 23, 2026 — Single Session Day - 12:20 pm Dismissal
  • Dec 24-31, 2026 — Winter Recess - No School

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — New Year's Day - No School
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King Day - No School
  • Jan 25, 2027 — 90 Minute Delayed Opening for Students - 9:30 am
  • Jan 25, 2027 — Professional Development for Staff

February 2027

  • Feb 12, 2027 — Single Session Day - 12:20 pm Dismissal
  • Feb 15, 2027 — Presidents' Day - No School
  • Feb 16, 2027 — No School Students - Professional Development Staff

March 2027

  • Mar 17, 2027 — 90 Minute Delayed Opening for Students - 9:30 am
  • Mar 17, 2027 — Professional Development for Staff
  • Mar 26, 2027 — Good Friday - No School
  • Mar 29-Apr 2, 2027 — Spring Break - No School

April 2027

  • Mar 29-Apr 2, 2027 — Spring Break - No School

May 2027

  • May 28, 2027 — Single Session Day - 12:20 pm Dismissal
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day - No School

June 2027

  • Jun 11, 2027 — Final Exams - Single Session Day - 12:20 pm Dismissal
  • Jun 14, 2027 — Final Exams - Single Session Day - 12:20 pm Dismissal
  • Jun 15, 2027 — Final Exams - Single Session Day - 12:20 pm Dismissal
  • Jun 16, 2027 — Final Exams - Single Session Day - 12:20 pm Dismissal
  • Jun 17, 2027 — Single Session Day - 12:20 pm Dismissal - Last Day of School

July 2027

West Essex Regional School District teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Oct 12, 2026 No School Students - Professional Development Staff District source
  • Dec 7, 2026 Professional Development for Staff District source
  • Jan 25, 2027 Professional Development for Staff District source
  • Feb 16, 2027 No School Students - Professional Development Staff District source
  • Mar 17, 2027 Professional Development for Staff District source

West Essex Regional School District breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 4, 2026 Labor Day Weekend - No School Holiday
  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day - No School Holiday
  • Sep 21, 2026 Yom Kippur - No School Holiday
  • Nov 5, 2026 NJEA Convention - No School Holiday
  • Nov 6, 2026 NJEA Convention - No School Holiday
  • Nov 26, 2026 Thanksgiving Day - No School Holiday
  • Nov 27, 2026 Thanksgiving Recess - No School Break
  • Dec 24-31, 2026 Winter Recess - No School Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day - No School Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Day - No School Holiday
  • Feb 15, 2027 Presidents' Day - No School Holiday
  • Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday - No School Holiday
  • Mar 29-Apr 2, 2027 Spring Break - No School Break
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day - No School Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 West Essex Regional School District planning calendar

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

Useful now38 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 25, 2026.
Full term dates table

West Essex Regional School District 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 27, 2026First Day of School - Staff
Aug 28, 2026Second Day of School - Staff
Aug 31, 2026First Day of School Students
Sep 4, 2026Labor Day Weekend - No School
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day - No School
Sep 11, 2026Single Session Day - 12:20 pm Dismissal
Sep 17, 2026Back-to-School Night - West Essex High School
Sep 21, 2026Yom Kippur - No School
Sep 24, 2026Back-to-School Night - West Essex Middle School
Oct 12, 2026No School Students - Professional Development Staff
Nov 5, 2026NJEA Convention - No School
Nov 6, 2026NJEA Convention - No School
Nov 25, 2026Single Session Day - 12:20 pm Dismissal
Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day - No School
Nov 27, 2026Thanksgiving Recess - No School
Dec 7, 202690 Minute Delayed Opening for Students - 9:30 am
Dec 7, 2026Professional Development for Staff
Dec 23, 2026Single Session Day - 12:20 pm Dismissal
Dec 24-31, 2026Winter Recess - No School
Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day - No School
Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King Day - No School
Jan 25, 202790 Minute Delayed Opening for Students - 9:30 am
Jan 25, 2027Professional Development for Staff
Feb 12, 2027Single Session Day - 12:20 pm Dismissal
Feb 15, 2027Presidents' Day - No School
Feb 16, 2027No School Students - Professional Development Staff
Mar 17, 202790 Minute Delayed Opening for Students - 9:30 am
Mar 17, 2027Professional Development for Staff
Mar 26, 2027Good Friday - No School
Mar 29-Apr 2, 2027Spring Break - No School
May 28, 2027Single Session Day - 12:20 pm Dismissal
May 31, 2027Memorial Day - No School
Jun 11, 2027Final Exams - Single Session Day - 12:20 pm Dismissal
Jun 14, 2027Final Exams - Single Session Day - 12:20 pm Dismissal
Jun 15, 2027Final Exams - Single Session Day - 12:20 pm Dismissal
Jun 16, 2027Final Exams - Single Session Day - 12:20 pm Dismissal
Jun 17, 2027Single Session Day - 12:20 pm Dismissal - Last Day of School
Jun 17, 2027High School Graduation - 2:00 pm

West Essex Regional School District Calendar 26-27 Revised FAQs

When is the first day of school in West Essex Regional School District for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in West Essex Regional School District is August 31, 2026. Staff begin on August 27, 2026.
When is Spring Break in West Essex Regional School District 2026-2027?
Spring Break in West Essex Regional School District is from March 29, 2027 through April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in West Essex Regional School District 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 24, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026.
When is Winter Break in West Essex Regional School District 2026-2027?
Winter Break in West Essex Regional School District runs from December 24, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving Break in West Essex Regional School District 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break includes November 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving Day) and November 27, 2026 (Thanksgiving Recess).
What is the last day of school in West Essex Regional School District for 2026-2027?
The last day of school in West Essex Regional School District is June 17, 2027, with a single session day dismissal at 12:20 pm.
When is Labor Day in West Essex Regional School District 2026-2027?
Labor Day holiday is September 7, 2026, and schools are closed.
When is Presidents' Day in West Essex Regional School District 2026-2027?
Presidents' Day is February 15, 2027, and there is no school.
When is Memorial Day in West Essex Regional School District 2026-2027?
Memorial Day is May 31, 2027, and schools are closed.
When is Good Friday in West Essex Regional School District 2026-2027?
Good Friday is March 26, 2027, and schools are closed.
When is High School Graduation in West Essex Regional School District 2026-2027?
High School Graduation is scheduled for June 17, 2027, at 2:00 pm.

Useful next steps

Switch school, download the calendar, or compare against other districts in New Jersey.

All New Jersey calendars Download this calendar School supply list Switch state

West Essex Regional School District calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in West Essex Regional School District for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in West Essex Regional School District is August 31, 2026. Staff begin on August 27, 2026.
When is Spring Break in West Essex Regional School District 2026-2027?
Spring Break in West Essex Regional School District is from March 29, 2027 through April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in West Essex Regional School District 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 24, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026.
When is Winter Break in West Essex Regional School District 2026-2027?
Winter Break in West Essex Regional School District runs from December 24, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving Break in West Essex Regional School District 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break includes November 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving Day) and November 27, 2026 (Thanksgiving Recess).
What is the last day of school in West Essex Regional School District for 2026-2027?
The last day of school in West Essex Regional School District is June 17, 2027, with a single session day dismissal at 12:20 pm.
When is Labor Day in West Essex Regional School District 2026-2027?
Labor Day holiday is September 7, 2026, and schools are closed.
When is Presidents' Day in West Essex Regional School District 2026-2027?
Presidents' Day is February 15, 2027, and there is no school.
When is Memorial Day in West Essex Regional School District 2026-2027?
Memorial Day is May 31, 2027, and schools are closed.
When is Good Friday in West Essex Regional School District 2026-2027?
Good Friday is March 26, 2027, and schools are closed.
When is High School Graduation in West Essex Regional School District 2026-2027?
High School Graduation is scheduled for June 17, 2027, at 2:00 pm.

Dates can change after publication. Read our calendar disclaimer.