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School District of Philadelphia school holidays
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Thanksgiving Recess
Note: Kindergarten starts August 27, 2026. Students are also off October 9-12, 2026, and return from spring recess on March 30, 2027 after a staff development day.
| Event | Dates | Length |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Mon, August 24, 2026 | - |
| Thanksgiving Recess | Nov 25, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026 | 3 days |
| Winter Recess | Dec 23, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | 10 days |
| Spring Recess | Mar 22, 2027 to Mar 26, 2027 | 5 days |
| Last day of school | Wed, June 9, 2027 | - |
Source: School District of Philadelphia
Last checked: Tue, July 28, 2026
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School District of Philadelphia
Thanksgiving Recess
Nov 25, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026
Winter Recess
Dec 23, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027
Spring Recess
Mar 22, 2027 to Mar 26, 2027
Summer break
Jun 10, 2027 to Aug 31, 2027
Jefferson County Schools
Thanksgiving Holidays
Nov 23, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026
Holiday Break
Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027
Spring Break
Mar 22, 2027 to Mar 26, 2027
Summer break
May 28, 2027 to Aug 31, 2027
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Things to do during the Thanksgiving Recess
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