# School District of Philadelphia (SDP): 2026-27 School Calendar Official 2026-27 SDP calendar with auto-sync. First day Aug 24, Winter Break Dec 23-Jan 1, Spring Break Mar 22-26, last day Jun 9. Snow day & delay alerts. > **Full interactive page:** [https://calendars.school/pa-sdp-philadelphia-school-calendar-2026-27](https://calendars.school/pa-sdp-philadelphia-school-calendar-2026-27) ## Key Dates | Date | Event | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | August 17, 2026 – August 21, 2026 | Staff Professional Development & Reorganization | No Students | | August 24, 2026 | First Day of School (Grades 1-12); Kindergarten Interviews Begin | School Start | | August 27, 2026 | First Day of School for Kindergarten Students | other | | September 7, 2026 | Labor Day | Holiday | | September 21, 2026 | Yom Kippur | Holiday | | October 12, 2026 | Indigenous Peoples' Day | Holiday | | November 3, 2026 | Election Day (Schools Closed) | Holiday | | November 5, 2026 | End of Term 1 | Grading Period | | November 11, 2026 | Veterans Day | Holiday | | November 25, 2026 | Day Before Thanksgiving (Schools Closed for Students) | Holiday | | November 26, 2026 – November 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Recess | Break | | December 23, 2026 – December 31, 2026 | Winter Recess | Break | | January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day | Holiday | | January 4, 2027 | School Resumes / Keystone Testing Window 1 Opens | School Resume | | January 15, 2027 | Keystone Testing Window 1 Closes | Testing | | January 18, 2027 | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Holiday | | January 25, 2027 | End of Term 2 | Grading Period | | February 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day | Holiday | | March 10, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr | Holiday | | March 22, 2027 – March 25, 2027 | Spring Recess | Break | | March 26, 2027 | Good Friday | Holiday | | March 29, 2027 | Easter Monday (Staff Professional Development; Schools Closed for Students) | No Students | | April 6, 2027 | End of Term 3 | Grading Period | | April 26, 2027 | PSSA Testing Begins | Testing | | May 7, 2027 | PSSA Testing Ends | Testing | | May 17, 2027 | Eid al-Adha / Keystone Testing Window 2 Opens | Holiday | | May 18, 2027 | Keystone Testing Window 2 Continues | Testing | | May 28, 2027 | Keystone Testing Window 2 Closes | Testing | | May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day | Holiday | | June 9, 2027 | Last Day of School for Students (Full Day) | School End | > **Important: Amended Calendar Eliminates Half-Day Schedules:** The Board of Education approved amendments to the 2026-27 calendar in March 2026 that eliminate most half-day schedules. Professional development and report card conferences are now full closure days for students. Staff receive 12 complete professional development days instead of the previous mix of full and half days. > Source: Official SDP Board-Approved 2026-27 Academic Calendar (amended March 2026) ## 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 2026? The first day of school for SDP students in grades 1-12 is Monday, August 24, 2026. Kindergarten students have interviews from August 24-26 and begin classes on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Staff report the week before (August 17-21) for professional development. ### When is the last day of school for SDP in 2027? The last day of school for students is Wednesday, June 9, 2027, and it is a full day. Staff have their last day on Thursday, June 10, 2027. The graduation window runs June 7-9, 2027. ### When is Winter Break for Philadelphia public schools in 2026-27? Winter Recess runs from Wednesday, December 23, 2026 through Thursday, December 31, 2026. New Year's Day (January 1, 2027) is also a holiday. Students return to school on Monday, January 4, 2027, which also marks the opening of the first Keystone testing window. ### When is Spring Break for SDP in 2027? Spring Recess runs from Monday, March 22, 2027 through Thursday, March 25, 2027. Good Friday, March 26, is also a school holiday, and Easter Monday, March 29, is a staff professional development day with schools closed for students. Students return on Tuesday, March 30, 2027. ### Does the School District of Philadelphia observe Yom Kippur in 2026-27? Yes. SDP closes for Yom Kippur on Monday, September 21, 2026. SDP does not close for Rosh Hashanah, but students may request excused absences for religious observance. The district also observes Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and Good Friday, reflecting Philadelphia's cultural diversity. ### What changed in the amended SDP 2026-27 calendar? The Board of Education approved amendments in March 2026 that eliminate half-day schedules. Kindergarten interviews now run three consecutive full days (August 24-26) instead of five half days. Report card conferences are full days instead of two half-day sessions. Staff receive 12 full professional development days instead of seven full and seven half days. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving (November 25) is now a full student holiday, and Easter Monday (March 29) is a staff-only professional development day. ### When are PSSA and Keystone testing dates for Philadelphia schools in 2026-27? PSSA testing for grades 3-8 runs from April 26 to May 7, 2027. Keystone exams for high school students have two windows: January 4-15, 2027 and May 17-28, 2027. 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. Weather closures may be designated as 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 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, breaks, and testing windows. ### When is Thanksgiving Break for Philadelphia schools in 2026? Wednesday, November 25, 2026 is a full day off for students (amended from the original calendar). Thanksgiving Recess includes Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27. Students return on Monday, November 30, 2026. ### Does SDP close for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha in 2026-27? Yes. The 2026-27 calendar includes closures for Eid al-Fitr (Wednesday, March 10, 2027) and Eid al-Adha (Monday, May 17, 2027). Lunar New Year falls on a weekend in the 2026-27 school year, so it does not result in a separate school closure. SDP does not close for Rosh Hashanah, but students may request excused absences for religious observance. ### When is Election Day and do Philadelphia schools close in 2026-27? Yes, SDP schools close for Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (midterm general election). Many SDP school buildings serve as polling locations, necessitating the closure. ### 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, including Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. ### How many grading terms are in the SDP 2026-27 school year? The SDP 2026-27 school year has four terms. Term 1 runs August 24 to November 5 (48 instructional days), Term 2 runs November 6 to January 25 (42 days), Term 3 runs January 26 to April 6 (41 days), and Term 4 runs April 7 through June 9 (42 days), totaling 173 instructional days. ### When do kindergarten interviews take place in SDP for 2026-27? Kindergarten interviews run for three consecutive full days from Monday, August 24 through Wednesday, August 26, 2026. This is a change from the original five half-day format. Kindergarten students begin their first full day of school on Thursday, August 27, 2026. ### Are there still early dismissal days in the SDP 2026-27 calendar? The amended 2026-27 calendar eliminates most half-day schedules. Professional development days and report card conferences are now full days when schools are closed for students, rather than three-hour early dismissal days. This change aims to improve attendance and simplify scheduling for families. ## Official Source [Official SDP 2026-27 Academic Calendar](https://www.philasd.org/calendar/) ## Get This Calendar on Your Phone Sync the SDP 2026-27 calendar directly to Google Calendar for $undefined. [Purchase on Etsy](https://schoolcalendars.etsy.com/listing/4462643269/2026-27-school-calendar-google-sync) --- *Last updated: 2026-04-04* *Source: [calendars.school](https://calendars.school) — Auto-updating school district calendars synced to your phone.*