- School starts Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026 for grades 1-12, with kindergarten orientation (Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 for kindergarten) and ends Wednesday, June 16, 2027, as planned. It can fall anywhere from Wednesday, June 16 to Wednesday, June 23: June 16 if no school days are canceled; make-up days June 17 to 23 are used for cancellations, and more make-up days may be added if needed.
- 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.
- Eleven early release days for every school, plus two for some schools. Details below.
The HPS 2026-27 calendar
This is the district's own calendar, as HPS publishes it. Tap a page to open the full-size image.
Add the HPS 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.
Every date
First and last day, every day off, every early release. 31 events.
Download .ics
Holidays and breaks
Only the days with no school. 12 events.
Download .ics
Early release days
Only the half days. 13 events.
Download .ics
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.
HPS vacations and holidays, 2026-27
Every day with no school for students, from the first day to the last: 12 entries and 27 weekdays in all.
| Day off | Dates | Days of the week | School days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| No school (Friday before Labor Day) Other | Sept. 4 | Fri | 1 |
| Labor Day Holiday | Sept. 7 | Mon | 1 |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day Holiday | Oct. 12 | Mon | 1 |
| Election Day (no school) Holiday | 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 |
| February break Break | Feb. 15 to 19 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Good Friday Holiday | March 26 | Fri | 1 |
| April break Break | April 19 to 23 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 31 | Mon | 1 |
HPS early release days
Thirteen early release days in all. Eleven are for every school. The other two are for some schools only.
| Date | Day | What | Dismissal | Who |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 16 | Wed | Early release (professional development) | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., by school | All schools |
| Oct. 7 | Wed | Early release (professional development) | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., by school | All schools |
| Oct. 21 | Wed | Elementary conference early release | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., by school | Elementary schools only |
| Nov. 4 | Wed | Early release (elementary conferences; middle and high school early release) | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., by school | All schools |
| Nov. 25 | Wed | Early release before Thanksgiving | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., by school | All schools |
| Dec. 9 | Wed | Early release (professional development) | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., by school | All schools |
| Jan. 6 | Wed | Early release (professional development) | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., by school | All schools |
| Feb. 3 | Wed | Early release (elementary conferences; middle and high school early release) | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., by school | All schools |
| March 3 | Wed | Early release (professional development) | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., by school | All schools |
| April 7 | Wed | Early release (professional development) | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., by school | All schools |
| May 5 | Wed | Early release (professional development) | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., by school | All schools |
| May 28 | Fri | Middle school early release | 10:30 a.m. | Hingham Middle School only |
| June 2 | Wed | Early release (professional development) | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., by school | 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.
- 4-day weekend: Friday, Sept. 4 to Monday, Sept. 7. No school (Friday before Labor Day) and Labor Day. Back Tuesday, Sept. 8.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Oct. 10 to Monday, Oct. 12. Indigenous Peoples' Day. Back Tuesday, Oct. 13.
- 1.5-day weekend: Tuesday, Nov. 3 to Tuesday, Nov. 3. Election Day (no school). Wednesday, Nov. 4, an early release day.
- 4.5-day weekend: Wednesday, Nov. 25 at early dismissal to Sunday, Nov. 29. Early release before Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving break. Back Monday, Nov. 30.
- 11 days off in a row: Thursday, Dec. 24 to Sunday, Jan. 3. 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.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, Feb. 13 to Sunday, Feb. 21. February break. Back Monday, Feb. 22.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, March 26 to Sunday, March 28. Good Friday. Back Monday, March 29.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, April 17 to Sunday, April 25. April break. Back Monday, April 26.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, May 29 to Monday, May 31. Memorial Day. Back Tuesday, June 1.
Weeks with fewer than five school days
Eleven weeks have fewer than five school days, and three weeks have none at all.
| Week of | School days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | 3 | Before the first day and No school (Friday before Labor Day) |
| Sept. 7 | 4 | Labor Day |
| Oct. 12 | 4 | Indigenous Peoples' Day |
| Nov. 2 | 4 | Election Day (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 | 0 | February break |
| March 22 | 4 | Good Friday |
| April 19 | 0 | April break |
| May 31 | 4 | Memorial Day |
| June 14 | 3 | After the last day |
Makeup days
Make-up days begin (June 17 to 23), Thursday, June 17 (used only if school days are canceled; more make-up days may be added if needed).
Also worth knowing
- The calendar prints no testing dates.
- The last day can move. June 16 if no school days are canceled; make-up days June 17 to 23 are used for cancellations, and more make-up days may be added if needed. The planned last day is Wednesday, June 16; it can fall from Wednesday, June 16 to Wednesday, June 23.
First and last day of school
Sept. 1First day, Tuesday
June 16 to 23Last day, planned June 16
180School days, by our count
27Weekdays off between them
The first day of school is Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026 for grades 1-12, with kindergarten orientation and Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 for kindergarten. The last day is Wednesday, June 16, 2027, as planned. It can fall anywhere from Wednesday, June 16 to Wednesday, June 23: June 16 if no school days are canceled; make-up days June 17 to 23 are used for cancellations, and more make-up days may be added if needed.
Teachers start sooner. Staff days before school run Aug. 24 to 27.
What the district notes
- Early release times differ by school: East and South at 12 p.m., Foster, PRS and the high school at 11:30 a.m., and the middle school at 11 a.m.
- Pre-K starts Tuesday, Sept. 8.
- Days marked with an asterisk are religious holidays or observances. School is in session on them unless the calendar says otherwise, and students who observe them get an excused absence.
- High school graduation is Saturday, June 5.
Common questions
When does HPS start in 2026?
The first day of school for Hingham Public Schools is Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026 for grades 1-12, with kindergarten orientation, and Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 for kindergarten.
When is the last day of school for HPS in 2027?
The last day for students is Wednesday, June 16, 2027, as planned. It can fall from Wednesday, June 16 to Wednesday, June 23: June 16 if no school days are canceled; make-up days June 17 to 23 are used for cancellations, and more make-up days may be added if needed.
When is winter break for HPS?
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 Thanksgiving break for HPS?
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 HPS have early release days in 2026-27?
Yes. Wednesday, Sept. 16 (11 a.m. to 12 p.m., by school), Wednesday, Oct. 7 (11 a.m. to 12 p.m., by school), Wednesday, Nov. 4 (11 a.m. to 12 p.m., by school), Wednesday, Nov. 25 (11 a.m. to 12 p.m., by school), Wednesday, Dec. 9 (11 a.m. to 12 p.m., by school), Wednesday, Jan. 6 (11 a.m. to 12 p.m., by school), Wednesday, Feb. 3 (11 a.m. to 12 p.m., by school), Wednesday, March 3 (11 a.m. to 12 p.m., by school), Wednesday, April 7 (11 a.m. to 12 p.m., by school), Wednesday, May 5 (11 a.m. to 12 p.m., by school) and Wednesday, June 2 (11 a.m. to 12 p.m., by school) are for every school. Elementary schools only: Wednesday, Oct. 21 (11 a.m. to 12 p.m., by school). Hingham Middle School only: Friday, May 28 (10:30 a.m.).
How do I put the HPS 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 every date from Oct. 1 on against the HPS home page and the HPS events calendar. 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, Sept. 1: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, September 2026 grid, 1 marked F, 2 marked K, 8 marked PK; notes "1st - First Day of School (Grades 1-12, K orientation)", "2nd - First Day of K", "8th - First Day of Pre-K".
- Last day, June 16: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, June 2027 grid, 16 marked L; note "16th - Last Day of School - Day 180". Also: Hingham Public Schools events calendar (district iCal feed), June 16: "Last day of school (180 days) **weather days dependent".
- When the last day can move, June 16 to 23: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, June 2027 grid, 17, 18 and 21 to 23 marked with arrows (Make-Up Days, If Needed); note "17th - 23rd Make Up Days to be used in the event of school cancellations; additional make-up days may be utilized as needed".
- Staff orientation, convocation and training, Aug. 24 to 27: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, August 2026 grid, 24 and 25 marked O, 26 marked C, 27 marked T; notes "24th-25th - Orientation Day (New Faculty)", "26th - Convocation (All Faculty)", "27th - All Faculty, Support Staff Training".
- No school (Friday before Labor Day), Sept. 4: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, September 2026 grid, 4 marked V and shaded (School Vacation; school offices open).
- Labor Day, Sept. 7: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, September 2026 grid, 7 marked H; note "7th - Labor Day Observed".
- Indigenous Peoples' Day, Oct. 12: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, October 2026 grid, 12 marked H; note "12th - Indigenous People's Day". Also: Hingham Public Schools events calendar (district iCal feed), Oct. 12: "Indigenous People's Day - No School".
- Election Day (no school), Nov. 3: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, November 2026 grid, 3 marked EL; note "3rd - Election day - no school"; key "EL - Election Day (no school)". Also: Hingham Public Schools events calendar (district iCal feed), Nov. 3: "HPS: No School, Election Day".
- Veterans Day, Nov. 11: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, November 2026 grid, 11 marked H; note "11th - Veterans Day Observed". Also: Hingham Public Schools events calendar (district iCal feed), Nov. 11: "HPS: No School, Veterans Day Observed".
- Thanksgiving break, Nov. 26 to 27: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, November 2026 grid, 26 and 27 marked H; note "26th-27th - Thanksgiving Recess". Also: Hingham Public Schools events calendar (district iCal feed), Nov. 26 to 27: "HPS: No School, Thanksgiving Recess".
- Winter break, Dec. 24 to Jan. 1: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, December 2026 grid, 24 marked V, 25 marked H*, 28 to 31 marked V; note "24th-31th - December Recess"; January 2027 grid, 1 marked H*; note "1st - 2nd - New Year's Day Observed". Also: Hingham Public Schools events calendar (district iCal feed), Dec. 24 to Jan. 1: "Winter Recess"; Jan. 4: "Classes Resume".
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, January 2027 grid, 18 marked H; note "18th - Martin L. King Jr. Day Observed". Also: Hingham Public Schools events calendar (district iCal feed), Jan. 18: "No School - Martin L King Jr Day".
- February break, Feb. 15 to 19: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, February 2027 grid, 15 to 19 marked V; notes "15th - President's Day Observed", "16th - 19th - February Recess". Also: Hingham Public Schools events calendar (district iCal feed), Feb. 15 to 19: "February Recess".
- Good Friday, March 26: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, March 2027 grid, 26 marked H; note "26th - Good Friday Observed". Also: Hingham Public Schools events calendar (district iCal feed), March 26: "No School - Good Friday".
- April break, April 19 to 23: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, April 2027 grid, 19 marked H, 20 to 23 marked V; notes "19th - Patriots Day Observed", "20th - 23rd - April Recess". Also: Hingham Public Schools events calendar (district iCal feed), April 19 to 23: "April Recess".
- Memorial Day, May 31: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, May 2027 grid, 31 marked H; note "31st - Memorial Day Observed". Also: Hingham Public Schools events calendar (district iCal feed), May 31: "No School - Memorial Day".
- Early release (professional development), Sept. 16: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, September 2026 grid, 16 marked EP; note "16th - Early Release - All Grades - Professional Development".
- Early release (professional development), Oct. 7: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, October 2026 grid, 7 marked EP; note "7th - Early Release - All Grades - Professional Development". Also: Hingham Public Schools events calendar (district iCal feed), Oct. 7: "Early Release".
- Elementary conference early release, Oct. 21: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, October 2026 grid, 21 marked EEC; note "21st - Early Release - Elementary Conferences". Also: Hingham Public Schools events calendar (district iCal feed), Oct. 21: "EARLY RELEASE 12:00 - PARENT CONFERENCES".
- Early release (elementary conferences; middle and high school early release), Nov. 4: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, November 2026 grid, 4 marked EEC and EP; note "4th - Early Release - Elementary Conferences; Early Release, Middle and High School". Also: Hingham Public Schools events calendar (district iCal feed), Nov. 4: "HPS: Middle and High School, Early Release"; "EARLY RELEASE 12:00 - PARENT CONFERENCES".
- Early release before Thanksgiving, Nov. 25: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, November 2026 grid, 25 marked E; note "25th - Early Release - All Grades". Also: Hingham Public Schools events calendar (district iCal feed), Nov. 25: "HPS: Early Release".
- Early release (professional development), Dec. 9: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, December 2026 grid, 9 marked EP; note "9th - Early Release - All Grades - Professional Development". Also: Hingham Public Schools events calendar (district iCal feed), Dec. 9: "Early Release".
- Early release (professional development), Jan. 6: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, January 2027 grid, 6 marked EP; note "6th - Early Release - All Grades - Professional Development". Also: Hingham Public Schools events calendar (district iCal feed), Jan. 6: "Early Release".
- Early release (elementary conferences; middle and high school early release), Feb. 3: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, February 2027 grid, 3 marked EEC and ES; note "3rd - Early Release - Elementary Conferences; Early Release, Middle and High School". Also: Hingham Public Schools events calendar (district iCal feed), Feb. 3: "Early Release".
- Early release (professional development), March 3: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, March 2027 grid, 3 marked EP; note "3rd - Early Release - All Grades - Professional Development". Also: Hingham Public Schools events calendar (district iCal feed), March 3: "Early Release".
- Early release (professional development), April 7: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, April 2027 grid, 7 marked EP; note "7th - Early Release - All Grades - Professional Development". Also: Hingham Public Schools events calendar (district iCal feed), April 7: "Early Release".
- Early release (professional development), May 5: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, May 2027 grid, 5 marked EP; note "5th - Early Release - All Grades - Professional Development". Also: Hingham Public Schools events calendar (district iCal feed), May 5: "Early Release".
- Middle school early release, May 28: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, May 2027 grid, 28 marked EM; note "28th - Early Release for Middle School (10:30 am)".
- Early release (professional development), June 2: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, June 2027 grid, 2 marked EP; note "2nd - Early Release - All Grades - Professional Development". Also: Hingham Public Schools events calendar (district iCal feed), June 2: "Early Release".
- Dismissal time, Early release (professional development), Sept. 16: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 2, "Starting and Dismissal Times" table, Early Release column: East 12:00 PM, Foster 11:30 AM, HHS 11:30 AM, HMS 11:00 AM, PRS 11:30 AM, South 12:00 PM.
- Dismissal time, Early release (professional development), Oct. 7: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 2, "Starting and Dismissal Times" table, Early Release column: East 12:00 PM, Foster 11:30 AM, HHS 11:30 AM, HMS 11:00 AM, PRS 11:30 AM, South 12:00 PM.
- Dismissal time, Elementary conference early release, Oct. 21: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 2, "Starting and Dismissal Times" table, Early Release column: East 12:00 PM, Foster 11:30 AM, HHS 11:30 AM, HMS 11:00 AM, PRS 11:30 AM, South 12:00 PM.
- Dismissal time, Early release (elementary conferences; middle and high school early release), Nov. 4: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 2, "Starting and Dismissal Times" table, Early Release column: East 12:00 PM, Foster 11:30 AM, HHS 11:30 AM, HMS 11:00 AM, PRS 11:30 AM, South 12:00 PM.
- Dismissal time, Early release before Thanksgiving, Nov. 25: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 2, "Starting and Dismissal Times" table, Early Release column: East 12:00 PM, Foster 11:30 AM, HHS 11:30 AM, HMS 11:00 AM, PRS 11:30 AM, South 12:00 PM.
- Dismissal time, Early release (professional development), Dec. 9: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 2, "Starting and Dismissal Times" table, Early Release column: East 12:00 PM, Foster 11:30 AM, HHS 11:30 AM, HMS 11:00 AM, PRS 11:30 AM, South 12:00 PM.
- Dismissal time, Early release (professional development), Jan. 6: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 2, "Starting and Dismissal Times" table, Early Release column: East 12:00 PM, Foster 11:30 AM, HHS 11:30 AM, HMS 11:00 AM, PRS 11:30 AM, South 12:00 PM.
- Dismissal time, Early release (elementary conferences; middle and high school early release), Feb. 3: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 2, "Starting and Dismissal Times" table, Early Release column: East 12:00 PM, Foster 11:30 AM, HHS 11:30 AM, HMS 11:00 AM, PRS 11:30 AM, South 12:00 PM.
- Dismissal time, Early release (professional development), March 3: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 2, "Starting and Dismissal Times" table, Early Release column: East 12:00 PM, Foster 11:30 AM, HHS 11:30 AM, HMS 11:00 AM, PRS 11:30 AM, South 12:00 PM.
- Dismissal time, Early release (professional development), April 7: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 2, "Starting and Dismissal Times" table, Early Release column: East 12:00 PM, Foster 11:30 AM, HHS 11:30 AM, HMS 11:00 AM, PRS 11:30 AM, South 12:00 PM.
- Dismissal time, Early release (professional development), May 5: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 2, "Starting and Dismissal Times" table, Early Release column: East 12:00 PM, Foster 11:30 AM, HHS 11:30 AM, HMS 11:00 AM, PRS 11:30 AM, South 12:00 PM.
- Dismissal time, Early release (professional development), June 2: Hingham Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF), page 2, "Starting and Dismissal Times" table, Early Release column: East 12:00 PM, Foster 11:30 AM, HHS 11:30 AM, HMS 11:00 AM, PRS 11:30 AM, South 12:00 PM.