- School starts Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026 and ends Tuesday, June 8, 2027, an early release day.
- Thanksgiving break: Nov. 26 to 27. Students are out Thursday, Nov. 26 to Sunday, Nov. 29, back Monday, Nov. 30.
- Winter break: Dec. 24 to Jan. 1. Students are out Thursday, Dec. 24 to Sunday, Jan. 3, back Monday, Jan. 4.
- Spring break: April 12 to 16. Students are out Saturday, April 10 to Sunday, April 18, back Monday, April 19.
- 40 early release days for every school, plus six for some schools. Details below.
- Every Thursday, all schools: early release, about 30 minutes early. 37 Thursdays from Aug. 27 to June 3. No early release on days with no school.
The MPS 2026-27 calendar
This is the district's own calendar, as MPS publishes it. Tap it to open the full-size image.
Add the MPS calendar to your phone
Pick a file. Each one is an all-day event per day off or half day, and a break is one event across all its days.
On an iPhone
Tap a file above, then tap Add All. The dates go into the calendar you choose.
In Google Calendar
On a computer, open Google Calendar, then Settings, then Import & export. Choose the file and the calendar to add it to. The dates show up on your Android phone too.
In Outlook
Open the downloaded file, or in Outlook on the web go to Add calendar, then Upload from file.
These files are a copy of the calendar today. If the district changes a date, download the file again.
MPS vacations and holidays, 2026-27
Every day with no school for students, from the first day to the last: 12 entries and 24 weekdays in all.
| Day off | Dates | Days of the week | School days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day Holiday | Sept. 7 | Mon | 1 |
| Columbus Day Holiday | Oct. 12 | Mon | 1 |
| Election Day (professional development, no school) Staff day | Nov. 3 | Tue | 1 |
| Veterans Day Holiday | Nov. 11 | Wed | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break Break | Nov. 26 to 27 | Thu to Fri | 2 |
| Winter break Break | Dec. 24 to Jan. 1 | Thu to Fri | 7 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday | Jan. 18 | Mon | 1 |
| Presidents Day and winter vacation Break | Feb. 15 to 16 | Mon to Tue | 2 |
| Professional development day (no school) Staff day | March 12 | Fri | 1 |
| Good Friday Holiday | March 26 | Fri | 1 |
| Spring break Break | April 12 to 16 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 31 | Mon | 1 |
MPS early release days
46 early release days in all. 40 are for every school. The other six are for some schools only.
Every Thursday, all schools: early release, about 30 minutes early. 37 Thursdays from Aug. 27 to June 3. No early release on days with no school.
All 37 dates
Aug. 27, Sept. 3, Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Sept. 24, Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct. 15, Oct. 22, Oct. 29, Nov. 5, Nov. 12, Nov. 19, Dec. 3, Dec. 10, Dec. 17, Jan. 7, Jan. 14, Jan. 21, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, Feb. 11, Feb. 18, Feb. 25, March 4, March 11, March 18, March 25, April 1, April 8, April 22, April 29, May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27 and June 3.
| Date | Day | What | Dismissal | Who |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 19 | Mon | Elementary conferences (half day) | Half day | Grades K-5 only |
| Oct. 20 | Tue | Elementary conferences (half day) | Half day | Grades K-5 only |
| Oct. 21 | Wed | Elementary conferences (half day) | Half day | Grades K-5 only |
| Nov. 25 | Wed | Half day before Thanksgiving | Half day | All schools |
| Dec. 23 | Wed | Half day before winter break | Half day | All schools |
| March 22 | Mon | Elementary conferences (half day) | Half day | Grades K-5 only |
| March 23 | Tue | Elementary conferences (half day) | Half day | Grades K-5 only |
| March 24 | Wed | Elementary conferences (half day) | Half day | Grades K-5 only |
| June 8 | Tue | Last day of school (half day) | Half day | All schools |
Calendar notes: what to plan around
Long weekends and breaks
Every stretch of three or more days with no school, counting weekends. A half day next to a weekend adds half a day.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Sept. 5 to Monday, Sept. 7. Labor Day. Back Tuesday, Sept. 8.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Oct. 10 to Monday, Oct. 12. Columbus Day. Back Tuesday, Oct. 13.
- 4.5-day weekend: Wednesday, Nov. 25 at early dismissal to Sunday, Nov. 29. Half day before Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving break. Back Monday, Nov. 30.
- 11.5 days off in a row: Wednesday, Dec. 23 at early dismissal to Sunday, Jan. 3. Half day before winter break and winter break. Back Monday, Jan. 4.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Jan. 16 to Monday, Jan. 18. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Back Tuesday, Jan. 19.
- 4-day weekend: Saturday, Feb. 13 to Tuesday, Feb. 16. Presidents Day and winter vacation. Back Wednesday, Feb. 17.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, March 12 to Sunday, March 14. Professional development day (no school). Back Monday, March 15.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, March 26 to Sunday, March 28. Good Friday. Back Monday, March 29.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, April 10 to Sunday, April 18. Spring break. Back Monday, April 19.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, May 29 to Monday, May 31. Memorial Day. Back Tuesday, June 1.
Weeks with fewer than five school days
Thirteen weeks have fewer than five school days, and two weeks have none at all.
| Week of | School days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 24 | 3 | Before the first day |
| Sept. 7 | 4 | Labor Day |
| Oct. 12 | 4 | Columbus Day |
| Nov. 2 | 4 | Election Day (professional development, no school) |
| Nov. 9 | 4 | Veterans Day |
| Nov. 23 | 3 | Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 21 | 3 | Winter break |
| Dec. 28 | 0 | Winter break |
| Jan. 18 | 4 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb. 15 | 3 | Presidents Day and winter vacation |
| March 8 | 4 | Professional development day (no school) |
| March 22 | 4 | Good Friday |
| April 12 | 0 | Spring break |
| May 31 | 4 | Memorial Day |
| June 7 | 2 | After the last day |
Teacher workdays: no school for students
Two of the days off are staff days. Teachers work; students stay home. Plan child care as you would for a holiday.
- Tuesday, Nov. 3: Election Day (professional development, no school)
- Friday, March 12: professional development day (no school)
Makeup days
No dated makeup days: snow make-up days are added at the end of the year in June, then taken from spring vacation if needed. If school closes for weather, the district announces how the day is made up.
Also worth knowing
- The school calendar lists no testing dates.
- After the last day, the calendar still shows Juneteenth (district closed) (June 18). Students are already out.
First and last day of school
The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. The last day is Tuesday, June 8, 2027, with early dismissal.
Teachers start sooner. Staff days before school run Aug. 24 to 25.
Grading periods
Middle and high school marking periods
| Period | Dates | School days |
|---|---|---|
| 1st marking period | Aug. 26 to Oct. 30 | 46 |
| 2nd marking period | Nov. 2 to Jan. 15 | 44 |
| 3rd marking period | Jan. 19 to March 25 | 45 |
| 4th marking period | March 29 to June 8 | 46 |
Elementary marking periods
| Period | Dates | School days |
|---|---|---|
| 1st marking period | Aug. 26 to Nov. 25 | 62 |
| 2nd marking period | Nov. 30 to March 4 | 59 |
| 3rd marking period | March 5 to June 8 | 60 |
What the district notes
- Snow days move the last day: make-up days are added at the end of the school year in June, and if June cannot hold them all, days come off spring vacation, starting at the end of that week. The district's Calendars page also says one make-up day is built into the calendar.
- Every Thursday is an abbreviated day, about 30 minutes shorter. Thursday dismissal: elementary 2:50 p.m., Edison Middle 2:04 p.m., Lincoln and Washington Middle 1:44 p.m., high schools 1:28 p.m.
- Elementary conference nights run 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 21 and March 24. Secondary open house and conference nights (4:30 to 7 p.m.): middle schools Oct. 13 and March 9; high schools Oct. 7 and March 10.
- High school graduation dates are set at the second Board of Education meeting in April.
Common questions
When does MPS start in 2026?
The first day of school for Meriden Public Schools is Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026.
When is the last day of school for MPS in 2027?
The last day for students is Tuesday, June 8, 2027. It is an early release day.
When is winter break for MPS?
Winter break runs Thursday, Dec. 24 to Friday, Jan. 1. Counting weekends, students are out Thursday, Dec. 24 to Sunday, Jan. 3 and go back Monday, Jan. 4.
When is spring break for MPS?
Spring break runs Monday, April 12 to Friday, April 16. Counting weekends, students are out Saturday, April 10 to Sunday, April 18 and go back Monday, April 19.
When is Thanksgiving break for MPS?
Thanksgiving break runs Thursday, Nov. 26 to Friday, Nov. 27. Counting weekends, students are out Thursday, Nov. 26 to Sunday, Nov. 29 and go back Monday, Nov. 30.
Does MPS have early release days in 2026-27?
Yes. Wednesday, Nov. 25 (Half day), Wednesday, Dec. 23 (Half day) and Tuesday, June 8 (Half day) are for every school. Every Thursday, all schools: early release, about 30 minutes early. 37 Thursdays from Aug. 27 to June 3. No early release on days with no school. Grades K-5 only: Monday, Oct. 19, Tuesday, Oct. 20, Wednesday, Oct. 21, Monday, March 22, Tuesday, March 23 and Wednesday, March 24 (Half day).
How do I put the MPS calendar on my phone?
Download one of the .ics files on this page. On an iPhone, open it and tap Add All. On Android or a computer, import it into Google Calendar or Outlook.
How we checked these dates
We read every date off the district's own calendar twice: once from the PDF's text and once from the image, cell by cell against its legend. Then we checked the last day, the Thursday schedule and the elementary conference dates against the MPS Calendars page, the MPS School Hours & Special Schedules page and the MPS Open House/Conference Dates page. The other dates rest on the district's calendar alone.
Every weekday on this page matches its date. If the district changes its calendar, its page is the final word.
Where each date is on the district's calendar
- First day, Aug. 26: Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, August grid, 26 is the first school day after the boxed 24w and 25p; list: "Aug. 26 - School Opens". Also: Meriden Public Schools: Open House/Conference Dates (updated July 2026), Elementary Open House - August 24, 2026.
- Last day, June 8: Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, June grid, 8s (s: Half-Day School Day); list: "June 8 - Last Day of School". Also: Meriden Public Schools: Calendars (2026-2027 School Calendar, make-up day policy), "The anticipated last day of school for the 2026-2027 school year is Tuesday, June 8, 2027.".
- Teacher days before school, Aug. 24 to 25: Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, August grid, 24w and 25p boxed (w: Teachers' Work Day; p: Professional Development Day).
- Labor Day, Sept. 7: Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, September grid, 7 boxed; list: "Sept. 7 - Labor Day".
- Columbus Day, Oct. 12: Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, October grid, 12 boxed; list: "Oct. 12 - Columbus Day".
- Election Day (professional development, no school), Nov. 3: Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, November grid, 3p boxed (p: Professional Development Day); list: "Nov. 3 - Election Day".
- Veterans Day, Nov. 11: Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, November grid, 11 boxed; list: "Nov. 11 - Veterans Day".
- Thanksgiving break, Nov. 26 to 27: Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, November grid, 26 and 27 boxed; list: "Nov. 26-27 - Thanksgiving Holiday".
- Winter break, Dec. 24 to Jan. 1: Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, December grid, 24 to 25 and 28 to 31 boxed; January grid, 1 boxed; list: "Dec. 24-Jan. 1 - Holiday Vacation".
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18: Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, January grid, 18 boxed; list: "Jan. 18 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day".
- Presidents Day and winter vacation, Feb. 15 to 16: Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, February grid, 15 and 16 boxed; list: "Feb. 15 - Presidents' Day", "Feb. 15-16 - Winter Vacation".
- Professional development day (no school), March 12: Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, March grid, 12p boxed (p: Professional Development Day).
- Good Friday, March 26: Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, March grid, 26 boxed; list: "March 26 - Good Friday".
- Spring break, April 12 to 16: Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, April grid, 12 to 16 boxed; list: "Apr. 12-16 - Spring Vacation".
- Memorial Day, May 31: Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, May grid, 31 boxed; list: "May 31 - Memorial Day".
- Juneteenth (district closed), June 18: Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, list: "June 18 - Juneteenth (observed) - District will be closed".
- Elementary conferences (half day), Oct. 19: Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, October grid, 19h (h: Elementary School Conferences, Half-day schedule: Grades K-5). Also: Meriden Public Schools: Open House/Conference Dates (updated July 2026), ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CONFERENCES: October 19, 20, and 21 night (4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.).
- Elementary conferences (half day), Oct. 20: Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, October grid, 20h (h: Elementary School Conferences, Half-day schedule: Grades K-5). Also: Meriden Public Schools: Open House/Conference Dates (updated July 2026), October 19, 20, and 21 night.
- Elementary conferences (half day), Oct. 21: Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, October grid, 21h (h: Elementary School Conferences, Half-day schedule: Grades K-5). Also: Meriden Public Schools: Open House/Conference Dates (updated July 2026), October 19, 20, and 21 night (4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.).
- Half day before Thanksgiving, Nov. 25: Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, November grid, 25es (s: Half-Day School Day; e: End of Marking Period - Elementary Schools).
- Half day before winter break, Dec. 23: Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, December grid, 23s (s: Half-Day School Day).
- Elementary conferences (half day), March 22: Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, March grid, 22h (h: Elementary School Conferences, Half-day schedule: Grades K-5). Also: Meriden Public Schools: Open House/Conference Dates (updated July 2026), March 22, 23, and 24 night (4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.).
- Elementary conferences (half day), March 23: Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, March grid, 23h (h: Elementary School Conferences, Half-day schedule: Grades K-5). Also: Meriden Public Schools: Open House/Conference Dates (updated July 2026), March 22, 23, and 24 night.
- Elementary conferences (half day), March 24: Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, March grid, 24h (h: Elementary School Conferences, Half-day schedule: Grades K-5). Also: Meriden Public Schools: Open House/Conference Dates (updated July 2026), March 22, 23, and 24 night (4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.).
- Last day of school (half day), June 8: Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, June grid, 8s (s: Half-Day School Day); list: "June 8 - Last Day of School".
- Abbreviated Thursday, every Thursday: Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, every Thursday school day printed in bold; box: "Abbreviated Thursday Schedule. All Abbreviated Days are bolded".
- Dismissal times, Abbreviated Thursday: Meriden Public Schools: School Hours & Special Schedules, Thursday hours: elementary 8:55 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. (other days 3:20 p.m.); Edison Middle 2:04 p.m. (2:35 p.m.); Lincoln and Washington Middle 1:44 p.m. (2:15 p.m.); high schools 1:28 p.m. (2:00 p.m.).
- 1st marking period (middle and high school marking periods): Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, October grid, 30f (f: End of Marking Period - Middle/High Schools).
- 2nd marking period (middle and high school marking periods): Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, January grid, 15f (f: End of Marking Period - Middle/High Schools).
- 3rd marking period (middle and high school marking periods): Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, March grid, 25f (f: End of Marking Period - Middle/High Schools).
- 4th marking period (middle and high school marking periods): Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, no f mark after March 25; the last marking period runs to the last day, June 8s ("June 8 - Last Day of School").
- 1st marking period (elementary marking periods): Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, November grid, 25es (e: End of Marking Period - Elementary Schools).
- 2nd marking period (elementary marking periods): Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, March grid, 4e (e: End of Marking Period - Elementary Schools).
- 3rd marking period (elementary marking periods): Meriden Public Schools Calendar for School Year 2026-2027 (PDF, approved 10/21/25), page 1, no e mark after March 4; the last marking period runs to the last day, June 8s ("June 8 - Last Day of School").