School district · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Philadelphia City School District calendar 2026/27 (Pennsylvania)
The next break in Philadelphia City School District is Thanksgiving Recess, from Thursday 26 November 2026 to Friday 27 November 2026 (2 days).
Below are all school holidays for the 2026/27 school year, with the first and last day of school where known, and the public holidays of the next twelve months. Updated Fri 16 Oct 2026.
Add to your calendar
Subscribe once; new dates and changes appear by themselves.
School holidays
School year 2026/27
First day of school: Mon 24 Aug 2026 · Last day of school: Wed 9 Jun 2027
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | 1 |
| Staff Professional Dev. (Full Day) No school for students | Fri 18 Sep 2026 | Fri 18 Sep 2026 | 1 |
| Yom Kippur | Mon 21 Sep 2026 | Mon 21 Sep 2026 | 1 |
| Staff Professional Dev. (Full Day) No school for students | Fri 9 Oct 2026 | Fri 9 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| Indigenous Peoples Day | Mon 12 Oct 2026 | Mon 12 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| Election Day | Tue 3 Nov 2026 | Tue 3 Nov 2026 | 1 |
| Veterans Day | Wed 11 Nov 2026 | Wed 11 Nov 2026 | 1 |
| Report Card Conference (Full Day) No school | Mon 16 Nov 2026 | Mon 16 Nov 2026 | 1 |
| Staff Professional Dev. (Full Day) No school for students | Wed 25 Nov 2026 | Wed 25 Nov 2026 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving Recess | Thu 26 Nov 2026 | Fri 27 Nov 2026 | 2 |
| Winter Recess | Wed 23 Dec 2026 | Fri 1 Jan 2027 | 10 |
| Staff Professional Dev. (Full Day) No school for students | Fri 15 Jan 2027 | Fri 15 Jan 2027 | 1 |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day | Mon 18 Jan 2027 | Mon 18 Jan 2027 | 1 |
| Report Card Conference (Full Day) No school | Fri 29 Jan 2027 | Fri 29 Jan 2027 | 1 |
| Staff Professional Dev. (Full Day) No school for students | Fri 12 Feb 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 | 1 |
| Presidents Day | Mon 15 Feb 2027 | Mon 15 Feb 2027 | 1 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Wed 10 Mar 2027 | Wed 10 Mar 2027 | 1 |
| Spring Recess | Mon 22 Mar 2027 | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | 5 |
| Staff Professional Dev. (Full Day) No school for students | Mon 29 Mar 2027 | Mon 29 Mar 2027 | 1 |
| Report Card Conference (Full Day) No school | Fri 16 Apr 2027 | Fri 16 Apr 2027 | 1 |
| Eid al-Adha | Mon 17 May 2027 | Mon 17 May 2027 | 1 |
| Memorial Day | Mon 31 May 2027 | Mon 31 May 2027 | 1 |
Public holidays in Pennsylvania, next 12 months
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Wed 11 Nov 2026 | Veterans Day |
| Thu 26 Nov 2026 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Fri 27 Nov 2026 | Day After Thanksgiving |
| Fri 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Mon 18 Jan 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Mon 15 Feb 2027 | Presidents' Day |
| Mon 31 May 2027 | Memorial Day |
| Fri 18 Jun 2027 | Juneteenth National Independence Day Observed |
| Sat 19 Jun 2027 | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| Sun 4 Jul 2027 | Independence Day |
| Mon 5 Jul 2027 | Independence Day Observed |
| Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Labor Day |
| Mon 11 Oct 2027 | Columbus Day |
Frequently asked questions
When is Thanksgiving Recess 2026 in Philadelphia City School District?
Thanksgiving Recess 2026 in Philadelphia City School District is from Thursday 26 November 2026 to Friday 27 November 2026, 2 days including weekends.
When is Winter Recess 2026 in Philadelphia City School District?
Winter Recess 2026 in Philadelphia City School District is from Wednesday 23 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027, 10 days including weekends.
When is Spring Recess 2027 in Philadelphia City School District?
Spring Recess 2027 in Philadelphia City School District is from Monday 22 March 2027 to Friday 26 March 2027, 5 days including weekends.
When is the last day of school in Philadelphia City School District?
The last day of the 2026/27 school year is Wednesday 9 June 2027.
Can I add the Philadelphia City School District school holidays to my calendar?
Yes. Subscribe to the free calendar feed https://api.holibase.org/v1/school-holidays/US.ics?authority=ccb5ae14-60dc-59ba-a70f-7a2a1cc9d892&lang=en in Apple Calendar, Google Calendar or Outlook. It updates by itself.
Sources
| School year | Source | Document | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | Researched by Holibase | bethune.philasd.org | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
Public holidays © python-holidays contributors (MIT). School calendars © Holibase contributors (CC BY 4.0). Schools can change their calendar; for important decisions, confirm with the school or authority. Report a mistake.