# School District of Philadelphia (SDP): 2025-26 School Calendar Official 2025-26 SDP calendar with auto-sync. First day Aug 25, Winter Break Dec 24-Jan 1, Spring Break Mar 30-Apr 3. Key dates synced. > **Full interactive page:** [https://calendars.school/pa-sdp-philadelphia-school-calendar-2025-26](https://calendars.school/pa-sdp-philadelphia-school-calendar-2025-26) ## Key Dates | Date | Event | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | August 18, 2025 – August 22, 2025 | Staff Professional Development & Reorganization | No Students | | August 25, 2025 | First Day of School | School Start | | September 1, 2025 | Labor Day | Holiday | | September 12, 2025 | Staff Professional Development (Three-Hour Early Dismissal) | Early Dismissal | | September 23, 2025 | Rosh Hashanah | Holiday | | October 2, 2025 | Yom Kippur | Holiday | | October 10, 2025 | Staff Professional Development (School Closed for Students) | No Students | | October 13, 2025 | Indigenous Peoples' Day | Holiday | | November 4, 2025 | Election Day (Schools Closed) | Holiday | | November 10, 2025 | End of Term 1 | Grading Period | | November 11, 2025 | Veterans Day | Holiday | | November 24, 2025 – November 25, 2025 | Report Card Conferences (Three-Hour Early Dismissal) | Early Dismissal | | November 26, 2025 | Three-Hour Early Dismissal (Thanksgiving) | Early Dismissal | | November 27, 2025 – November 28, 2025 | Thanksgiving Recess | Break | | December 12, 2025 | Staff Professional Development (Three-Hour Early Dismissal) | Early Dismissal | | December 24, 2025 – December 31, 2025 | Winter Recess | Break | | January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Holiday | | January 2, 2026 | Staff Professional Development (School Closed for Students) | No Students | | January 5, 2026 | School Resumes / Keystone Testing Window Opens | School Resume | | January 16, 2026 | Staff Professional Development (Three-Hour Early Dismissal) / Keystone Testing Window Closes | Early Dismissal | | January 19, 2026 | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Holiday | | January 21, 2026 | End of Term 2 | Grading Period | | January 29, 2026 – January 30, 2026 | Report Card Conferences (Three-Hour Early Dismissal) | Early Dismissal | | February 13, 2026 | Staff Professional Development (Three-Hour Early Dismissal) | Early Dismissal | | February 16, 2026 | Presidents' Day | Holiday | | February 17, 2026 | Lunar New Year | Holiday | | March 13, 2026 | Staff Professional Development (Three-Hour Early Dismissal) | Early Dismissal | | March 20, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr | Holiday | | March 24, 2026 | End of Term 3 | Grading Period | | March 30, 2026 – April 2, 2026 | Spring Recess | Break | | April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Holiday | | April 9, 2026 – April 10, 2026 | Report Card Conferences (Three-Hour Early Dismissal) | Early Dismissal | | April 17, 2026 | Staff Professional Development (Three-Hour Early Dismissal) | Early Dismissal | | April 20, 2026 | PSSA Testing Begins | Testing | | May 1, 2026 | PSSA Testing Ends | Testing | | May 8, 2026 | Staff Professional Development (Three-Hour Early Dismissal) | Early Dismissal | | May 11, 2026 | Keystone Testing Window Opens | Testing | | May 19, 2026 | Election Day (Schools Closed) | Holiday | | May 22, 2026 | Keystone Testing Window Closes | Testing | | May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day | Holiday | | May 27, 2026 | Eid al-Adha | Holiday | | June 11, 2026 | Last Day of School for Students (Full Day) | School End | > **Important: Three-Hour Early Dismissal Days:** SDP schedules regular three-hour early dismissal days throughout the year for staff professional development and report card conferences. There are approximately 14 of these days in the 2025-26 calendar. Check the full schedule above to plan accordingly. > Source: Official SDP Board-Approved 2025-26 Academic Calendar ## School Coverage This is the official district-wide calendar that applies to ALL School District of Philadelphia schools. Whether your child attends a neighborhood school, a special admission school like Central High or Masterman, a citywide school, or any other SDP school, this calendar covers your entire district across all regions and grade levels. ### Northeast Philadelphia **Elementary Schools:** Anne Frank Elementary School, Comly Elementary School, Loesche Elementary School, Fox Chase Elementary School, Farrell Elementary School, Decatur Elementary School, Holme Elementary School, Bustleton Elementary School, Bridesburg Elementary School, Frankford Elementary School, Mayfair Elementary School, Meehan Elementary School, Sullivan Elementary School, Solis-Cohen Elementary School, Disston Elementary School **Middle Schools:** C.C.A. Baldi Middle School, Fitzpatrick Elementary and Middle School, Castor Gardens Middle School, George Washington Carver High School of Engineering & Science (6-12) **High Schools:** Abraham Lincoln High School, Frankford High School, George Washington High School, Northeast High School, Jules E. Mastbaum High School ### North Philadelphia & Kensington **Elementary Schools:** Cayuga Elementary School, Conwell Elementary School, De Burgos Elementary School, Dunbar Elementary School, Feltonville Intermediate School, Hartranft Elementary School, Hunter Elementary School, Ludlow Elementary School, McKinley Elementary School, Olney Elementary School, Potter-Thomas Elementary School, Richmond Elementary School, Cramp Elementary School **Middle Schools:** Feltonville Arts & Sciences School, Rhodes Elementary and Middle School, Finletter Elementary and Middle School, Cooke Elementary and Middle School **High Schools:** Kensington Health Sciences Academy, Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School, Kensington International Business, Finance & Entrepreneurship, Edison High School ### Northwest Philadelphia & Germantown **Elementary Schools:** Henry Elementary School, Houston Elementary School, Lingelbach Elementary School, Emlen Elementary School, Jenks Elementary School, Mifflin Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School, Cook-Wissahickon Elementary School, Day Elementary School, Pastorius Elementary School **Middle Schools:** Wister Elementary and Middle School, Henry A. Brown Elementary and Middle School **High Schools:** Roxborough High School, Martin Luther King High School, Hill-Freedman World Academy ### Center City & West Philadelphia **Elementary Schools:** Penn Alexander School, Lea Elementary School, Locke Elementary School, Hamilton Elementary School, Dobson Elementary School, Heston Elementary School, Mitchell Elementary School, Powel Elementary School, Greenfield Elementary School, McCall Elementary School, Jackson Elementary School, Bryant Elementary School **Middle Schools:** Saul High School (agricultural, 6-12), Science Leadership Academy Middle School, Robeson High School (6-12) **High Schools:** Central High School, Julia R. Masterman School, Science Leadership Academy, CAPA (Creative and Performing Arts), West Philadelphia High School, Overbrook High School, Academy at Palumbo ### South Philadelphia **Elementary Schools:** Bregy Elementary School, Childs Elementary School, Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP), Moore Elementary School, Nebinger Elementary School, Sharswood Elementary School, Southwark Elementary School, Taggart Elementary School, Vare-Washington Elementary School, Whitman Elementary School **Middle Schools:** Furness High School (6-12), South Philadelphia High School (6-12), Tilden Middle School **High Schools:** Constitution High School, Swenson Arts & Technology High School ## Frequently Asked Questions ### When is the first day of school for the School District of Philadelphia in 2025? The first day of school for SDP students in the 2025-26 school year is Monday, August 25, 2025. Staff report the week before (August 18-22) for professional development and reorganization. ### When is the last day of school for SDP in 2026? The last day of school for students is Thursday, June 11, 2026, and it is a full day. The Board of Education amended the original calendar to replace two half-days with one full day. Staff have their last day on Friday, June 12, 2026. ### When is Winter Break for Philadelphia public schools? Winter Recess runs from Wednesday, December 24, 2025 through Wednesday, December 31, 2025. New Year's Day (January 1, 2026) is also a holiday, and January 2 is a staff professional development day. Students return to school on Monday, January 5, 2026. ### When is Spring Break for SDP in 2026? Spring Recess runs from Monday, March 30, 2026 through Thursday, April 2, 2026. Good Friday, April 3, is also a school holiday. Students return to school on Monday, April 6, 2026. ### Does the School District of Philadelphia observe Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur? Yes. SDP closes for Rosh Hashanah (September 23, 2025) and Yom Kippur (October 2, 2025). The district also observes Lunar New Year, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and Good Friday, reflecting Philadelphia's cultural diversity. ### How many early dismissal days are in the SDP 2025-26 calendar? There are approximately 14 three-hour early dismissal days, including staff professional development days (September 12, December 12, January 16, February 13, March 13, April 17, May 8), report card conferences (November 24-25, January 29-30, April 9-10), and the day before Thanksgiving (November 26). ### When are PSSA and Keystone testing dates for Philadelphia schools? PSSA testing for grades 3-8 runs from April 20 to May 1, 2026. Keystone exams for high school students have two windows: January 5-16, 2026 and May 11-22, 2026. Individual school schedules within these windows may vary. ### What happens when SDP calls a snow day or delay? SDP coordinates with the City of Philadelphia, National Weather Service, and SEPTA before making closure decisions. Announcements are made via the SDP app, the district website (philasd.org), KYW Newsradio (1060 AM), and local TV stations including 6ABC, NBC10, and CBS3. Going forward, weather closures will be remote learning days rather than full days off. ### Is this calendar the same for all SDP schools including Central High and Masterman? Yes. This is the official district-wide academic calendar that applies to all 218 School District of Philadelphia schools, including neighborhood schools, special admission schools like Central High, Masterman, and CAPA, and citywide admission schools. Individual schools may have additional events but follow this master calendar for holidays and breaks. ### When are Report Card Conference days for Philadelphia schools? Report card conferences are held as three-hour early dismissal days: November 24-25 (Term 1), January 29-30 (Term 2), and April 9-10 (Term 3). Students are dismissed three hours early on these days so teachers can meet with families. ### Does SDP close for Lunar New Year and Eid? Yes. The 2025-26 calendar includes closures for Lunar New Year (February 17, 2026), Eid al-Fitr (March 20, 2026), and Eid al-Adha (May 27, 2026). These holidays were added to better represent the cultural diversity of Philadelphia's student population. ### When is Election Day and do Philadelphia schools close? Yes, SDP schools close on both Election Days in the 2025-26 school year: November 4, 2025 (general election) and May 19, 2026 (primary election). Many SDP school buildings serve as polling locations. ### How does the SDP calendar differ from suburban Philadelphia districts? SDP's calendar is specific to the city of Philadelphia. Surrounding districts like Lower Merion, Cheltenham, Haverford, and Radnor in the suburbs set their own calendars with different start dates, break schedules, and holidays. SDP also observes more cultural holidays than most suburban districts. ### How many grading terms are in the SDP school year? The SDP 2025-26 school year has four terms. Term 1 ends November 10, Term 2 ends January 21, 2026, Term 3 ends March 24, 2026, and Term 4 runs through the last day of school on June 11, 2026. ### When is Thanksgiving Break for Philadelphia schools? Students are dismissed three hours early on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Thanksgiving Recess includes Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28. Students return on Monday, December 1, 2025. ### When do kindergarten interviews take place in SDP? Kindergarten interview days run during the first week of school, August 25-29, 2025. Kindergarten students have three-hour early dismissal during this week while schools conduct placement interviews. ## Official Source [Official SDP 2025-26 Academic Calendar (PDF)](https://www.philasd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SDP-Academic-Calendar-SY-25-26.pdf) ## Get This Calendar on Your Phone Sync the SDP 2025-26 calendar directly to Google Calendar for $undefined. [Purchase on Etsy](https://schoolcalendars.etsy.com/listing/4486803384/custom-school-calendar-2026-27-managed) --- *Last updated: 2026-04-28* *Source: [calendars.school](https://calendars.school) — Auto-updating school district calendars synced to your phone.*