If you have been searching for “New Bedford Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027”, then you are not alone. The school calendar is essential for schools to coordinate and communicate with all the students and parents of various classes and in different schools. Because of this, a school must maintain a proper calendar that delineates student and non-student days, school and non-school days, as well as the various breaks throughout the year.
This page contains the major holiday dates from the 2026 school calendar for New Bedford Public Schools in Massachusetts.
Please check back regularly for any amendments that may occur, or consult the New Bedford Public Schools website for their 2026-2027 approved calendar. You may also wish to visit the school district homepage to check for any urgent or last-minute updates that may not have been incorporated into the official calendars.
Also note that we have incorporated non-student days such as teachers preparation days, teachers services days, and professional development days into the dates below. Visit the link above to view the full, original school calendar.
New Bedford Public Schools Calendar 2024-2025
Table of Interests
| SCHOOL HOLIDAYS | STARTS | FINISHES |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | 1 Sep 2024 (Thu) | |
| Thanksgiving Break | 24 Nov 2024 (Thu) | 25 Nov 2024 (Fri) |
| Christmas Break | 23 Dec 2024 (Fri) | 2 Jan 2025 (Mon) |
| Mid Winter Break | 20 Feb 2025 (Mon) | 24 Feb 2025 (Fri) |
| Spring Break | 17 Apr 2025 (Mon) | 21 Apr 2025 (Fri) |
| Last Day of School | 16 Jun 2025 (Fri) | |
| Summer Break | 19 Jun 2025 (Mon) |
2025-2026 New Bedford Public Schools District Calendar
Important Dates:
August 27: First Day for Grades 9 and 12 only. Student Early Release Day for Grades 9 & 12.
August 28: First Day for Grades 1-8, 10 & 11.
September 1: Holiday
September 2: First Day for Grades PreK-K
October 13: Holiday
October 21: NBHS – Early Release Day – PSAT Exam (Grades 10 & 11 ONLY)
October 21: No School for Grades 9 and 12
November 4: Staff PD Day
November 11: Holiday
November 19: Elementary Student Early Release Day (Parent Teacher Conferences Elementary Only)
November 26: Half Day (Early Release)
November 27-28: Holiday
December 10: Early Release Secondary (MS/HS ONLY): Parent Teacher Conference
December 17: Snow Make Up Day for P/T Conferences
December 22-31: Holiday
January 1-2: Holiday
January 19: Holiday
January 26: Staff PD Day
February 16-20: Winter Break
March 3: Holiday
April 3: Holiday
April 20-24: Spring Break
May 25: Holiday
June 17: Last Day of School (No Snow Days)
June 18, 22, 23, 24, 25: Additional Days if needed due to snow cancellations/emergencies
Student Days:
August 2025: 2 student days
September 2025: 21 student days
October 2025: 21 student days
November 2025: 16 student days
December 2025: 15 student days
January 2026: 18 student days
February 2026: 15 student days
March 2026: 22 student days
April 2026: 16 student days
May 2026: 20 student days
June 2026: 13 student days
Key Notes:
Blue Dates: No school for students.
Red Dates: Half Day for all students.
Yellow Dates: Half Day for some students (check notes).
December 17: Snow Make Up Day for Parent/Teacher Conferences.