Dover Area School District Calendar (2025-2026)
Calendar by SCHOOL WEBSITE
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 11-12, 2025 | New Teacher Induction |
| Aug 13-14, 2025 | Inservice/Professional Development Day |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Professional Clerical Day - No school for students |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 1st Student Day (Grades K, 6, 9, 12) |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 1st Student Day (Grades 1-5, 7-8, 10-11) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Inservice Day/Professional Development - No school for students |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Holiday - Labor Day - No school for students or staff |
| Sep 24, 2025 | 3-hour Early Dismissal for students (Inservice for staff) |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Inservice Day/Professional Development - No school for students |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Holiday Columbus Day - No school for students or staff (1st Snow Make-up Day) |
| Oct 22, 2025 | 3-hour Early Dismissal for students (Inservice for staff) |
| Oct 23, 2025 | End of Quarter 1 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | K-12 Early Dismissal, K-12 Parent-Teacher Conferences following student dismissal and 5:00-8:30 PM |
| Nov 6, 2025 | No School K-8, Parent-Teacher Conference During Teacher Contractual Hours and 5:00-8:30 PM / School in Session 9-12 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Teacher Trade Day - No School for Students |
| Nov 26-28, 2025 | Holiday Break (Thanksgiving) - No school for students or staff |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Holiday Break (Thanksgiving) - No school for students or staff |
| Dec 24-31, 2025 | Holiday Break (Winter/Christmas) - No school for students or staff |
| Jan 1-2, 2026 | Holiday Break (Winter/Christmas) - No school for students or staff |
| Jan 5-16, 2026 | Keystone Testing Window |
| Jan 14, 2026 | End of Quarter 2 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | High School ONLY Inservice Day - No school for High School students. School in session for K-8. |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Holiday (MLK Day) - No school for students or staff |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 3-hour Early Dismissal for students (Inservice for staff) |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Inservice Day/Professional Development - No school for students |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Holiday - No school for students or staff |
| Mar 23, 2026 | End of Quarter 3 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 3-hour Early Dismissal for students (Inservice for staff) |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Holiday Break (Spring) - No school for students or staff |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Holiday Break (Spring) - No school for students or staff (2nd Snow Make-up Day) |
| Apr 20-May 8, 2026 | PSSA Testing Window |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 3-hour Early Dismissal for students (Inservice for staff) |
| May 11-22, 2026 | Keystone Testing Window |
| May 21, 2026 | 3-hour Early Dismissal for students (Inservice for staff) |
| May 25, 2026 | Holiday Break (Memorial Day) - No school for students or staff |
| May 29, 2026 | Last Student Day / End of Quarter 4 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Professional Clerical Day - No school for students |
Dover Area School District 2025-2026 Calendar FAQ
When is the first day of school for the 2025-2026 year in Dover Area School District? [cite: 19, 23]
The first day for students in Grades K, 6, 9, and 12 is August 18, 2025. The first day for students in Grades 1-5, 7-8, and 10-11 is August 19, 2025[cite: 19, 23].
When is Labor Day break in Dover Area School District? [cite: 23]
Schools are closed for Labor Day on September 1, 2025[cite: 23].
When is Thanksgiving break in Dover Area School District for 2025? [cite: 23]
Thanksgiving break is from November 26 through December 1, 2025. Schools are closed for students and staff during this time[cite: 23].
When is Winter/Christmas break in Dover Area School District for 2025-2026? [cite: 23]
Winter break (including Christmas) is from December 24, 2025, through January 2, 2026. Schools are closed for students and staff[cite: 23].
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day break in Dover Area School District? [cite: 23]
Schools are closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 19, 2026[cite: 23].
When is Spring Break in Dover Area School District for 2026? [cite: 23]
Spring Break is from April 3 through April 6, 2026. Schools are closed for students and staff[cite: 23].
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in Dover Area School District for 2025? [cite: 23]
- November 5, 2025: K-12 Early Dismissal, Conferences after dismissal and 5:00-8:30 PM[cite: 23].
- November 6, 2025: No School for K-8 students (Conferences during day & 5:00-8:30 PM). School is in session for grades 9-12[cite: 23].
When is the last day of school for the 2025-2026 year in Dover Area School District? [cite: 19, 23]
The last day for students is May 29, 2026[cite: 19, 23].
Are there any other important dates for the 2025-2026 school year in Dover Area School District? [cite: 19, 23]
- October 13, 2025: Holiday - Columbus Day (No school, potential snow make-up day)[cite: 23].
- January 5-16, 2026: Keystone Testing Window[cite: 19, 23].
- February 16, 2026: Holiday (No school)[cite: 23].
- April 20 - May 8, 2026: PSSA Testing Window[cite: 19, 23].
- May 11-22, 2026: Keystone Testing Window[cite: 19, 23].
- May 25, 2026: Holiday Break (Memorial Day - No school)[cite: 23].
- Snow Make-up Days: October 13, 2025, April 6, 2026, June 1-5, 2026[cite: 19].
Calendar Disclaimer
The school calendar provided on this page is taken from the official Dover Area School District Calendar website. Please note that all dates and events are subject to change at the discretion of the school district. For the most accurate and updated information, please refer to the official district website or contact the school helpline.