The Boston Public Schools 2025-2026 academic year is going to start on September 2, 2025, and finish on June 19, 2026, providing a constructive description of the timetable with breaks and vacations. This means that Summer Break will be opened on June 22, 2026, with students enjoying a protracted recess before commencing the next school term. There will be a Winter Break between December 22, 2025, and January 2, 2026, so students can enjoy family celebrations and rest during the winter holidays.
Spring Break will occur between April 20-24, 2026, a mid-semester break to travel or rest. Moreover, the schools will not visit during major holidays, including Labor Day (September 1, 2025), Thanksgiving Break (November 27-28, 2025), Martin Luther King Jr. Day(January 19, 2026), and Presidents Day (February 16, 2026), and so on. The calendar will also have professional development days by teachers and early-release days in the calendar in order to facilitate the role of instructional planning and student achievement.
Boston Public Schools Calendar 25-26 PDF
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Boston Public Schools Calendar 2025-2026
| Date(s) | Day(s) | Event / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2025 | Thursday | First day of school for grades 1–12 |
| September 8, 2025 | Monday | First day of school for Kindergarten |
| October 13, 2025 | Monday | Indigenous Peoples' Day — schools closed |
| November 11, 2025 | Tuesday | Veterans Day — schools closed |
| November 27–28, 2025 | Thursday–Friday | Thanksgiving Break — schools closed |
| December 22, 2025–January 2, 2026 | Monday–Friday | Winter Recess — schools closed |
| January 19, 2026 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day — schools closed |
| February 16–20, 2026 | Monday–Friday | February Recess — schools closed |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday — schools closed |
| April 20–24, 2026 | Monday–Friday | Spring Recess — schools closed |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | Memorial Day — schools closed |
| June 19, 2026 | Friday | Juneteenth — schools closed |
| June 18, 2026 | Thursday | Early dismissal / possible last full day |
| June 22, 2026 | Tuesday | Last day of school for all students |
The Boston Public Schools (BPS) is the biggest school district in the state of Massachusetts and serves a diverse group of students in over 120 schools (elementary, middle, high schools, exam schools, etc). Founded in 1647, BPS is the oldest established system of public schools in the United States, and one with a rich record of educational innovation. The district also ensures equality and equal opportunities through inclusion and academic excellence, and provides specialized programs like dual-language immersion, advanced work classes, and inclusive education that focuses on students with special needs.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar – BPS has a high priority in the preparation of the students for college, career, and civic life with a broad set of extracurricular activities, arts, and athletics programs. The district is missioned to bridge opportunity gaps and in accomplishing this, its overall focus is to make sure that every student receives the high-quality instruction and support irrespective of their background. It has schools that are built around community collaborations, renovated classrooms, and continuous teacher professional growth, creating positive learning experiences among more than 50,000 students annually.
Boston Public Schools Holidays 2025-2026
| Date(s) | Day(s) | Holiday / Break |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | Monday | Labor Day (Schools closed) |
| October 13, 2025 | Monday | Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Schools closed) |
| November 26, 2025 | Wednesday | Early Release Day |
| November 27–28, 2025 | Thursday–Friday | Thanksgiving Recess (Schools closed) |
| December 22, 2025–January 2, 2026 | Monday–Friday | Winter Recess (Schools closed); Students return January 5 |
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day (Schools closed) |
| January 19, 2026 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Schools closed) |
| February 3, 2026 | Tuesday | Early Release Day / Educator PD Hours |
| February 16, 2026 | Monday | Presidents’ Day (Schools closed) |
| February 17–20, 2026 | Tuesday–Friday | February Recess (Schools closed); Students return February 23 |
| March 3, 2026 | Tuesday | Early Release Day / Educator PD Hours |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday (Schools closed) |
| April 20, 2026 | Monday | Patriots’ Day (Schools closed) |
| April 21–24, 2026 | Tuesday–Friday | Spring Recess (Schools closed); Students return April 27 |
| Additional Holidays | Veterans Day (Nov 11), Juneteenth (June 19) — generally observed but not explicitly listed |