District Calendar
2026-2027 District Academic Calendar
Fall River Public Schools Academic Calendar 2026-2027Approved by School Committee April 1, 2026
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Professional Development/Orientation Day:
(No school for students)
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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Opening Day of School:
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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
(PreK begins 9/8/26; Kindergarten begins 9/11/26)
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No School:
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Friday, September 4, 2026 |
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Labor Day-No school:
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Monday, September 7, 2026 |
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Columbus Day:
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Monday, October 12, 2026 |
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Professional Development Day:
(No school for students)
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
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Veterans Day:
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Wednesday, November 11, 2026 |
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Early Release Day (for staff & students):
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Wednesday, November 25, 2026 |
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Thanksgiving Recess:
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Thursday, November 26, 2026, and Friday, November 27, 2026 |
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Early Release Day (for staff & students):
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Wednesday, December 23, 2026 |
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Christmas-New Year Recess:
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December 24, 2026, through January 1, 2027
(Recess begins at the early release of school on Wednesday, December 23, 2026 /school resumes on Monday, January 4, 2027)
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Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Observance:
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Monday, January 18, 2027 |
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Professional Development Day:
(No school for students)
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Friday, February 5, 2027 |
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Winter Recess:
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February 15, 2027, through February 19, 2027
(Recess begins at the close of school on Friday, February 12, 2027 /school resumes on Monday, February 22, 2027)
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Good Friday:
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Friday, March 26, 2027 *no school in session /district offices will be closed |
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Spring Recess:
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April 19, 2027, through April 23, 2027
(Recess begins at the close of school on Friday, April 16, 2027 /school resumes on Monday, April 26, 2027)
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Memorial Day:
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Monday, May 31, 2027 |
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Juneteenth Holiday Observed
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Friday, June 18, 2027 |
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Last Day for Durfee High School Seniors:
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Monday, June 7, 2027 |
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Durfee High School Graduation:
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Friday, June 11, 2027 |
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Closing Day of School:
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Monday, June 21, 2027
(NOTE: The last two days of school are half-days for students)
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Inclement Weather Date:
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Monday, June 28, 2027 |
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The 2026-2027 Instructional School Year is scheduled to end on Monday, June 21, 2027. If a school day is cancelled due to inclement weather conditions or other emergencies, the day or days will be added to the closing date of the school year. If five instructional school days are cancelled due to inclement weather conditions or other emergencies, schools will close on Monday, June 28, 2027. All personnel must be prepared for a Monday, June 28th, closing.
NOTE: In the event that any of the Professional Development Days are cancelled because of inclement weather or other emergencies, they will be made up at the conclusion of the 2026-2027 school year.
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End of Trimesters: I Trimester (61 days): Friday, November 6 II Trimester (61 days): Friday, March 19
(Elementary) III Trimester (58 days): Closing date/inclement weather date
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End of Terms: I Term (44 days): Friday, November 6 II Term (44 days): Friday, January 22
(Middle/High) III Term (48 days): Friday, April 9 IV Term (44 days): Closing date/inclement weather date
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