- School starts Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026 and ends Wednesday, June 9, 2027, an early release day.
- Thanksgiving break: Nov. 25 to 29.
- Winter break: Dec. 19 to Jan. 3.
- Spring break: April 1 to 11.
- Thirteen early release days for every school. Details below.
The FHPS 2026-27 calendar
This is the district's own calendar, as FHPS publishes it. Tap it to open the full-size image.
Add the FHPS 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 and grading period dates. 27 events.
Download .ics
Holidays and breaks
Only the days with no school. 11 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.
FHPS vacations and holidays, 2026-27
Every day with no school for students, from the first day to the last: 11 entries and 29 weekdays in all.
| Day off | Dates | Days of the week | School days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day weekend Holiday | Sept. 4 to 7 | Fri to Mon | 2 |
| Staff professional learning day Staff day | Oct. 16 | Fri | 1 |
| Fall break Break | Oct. 19 | Mon | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break Break | Nov. 25 to 29 | Wed to Sun | 3 |
| Winter break Break | Dec. 19 to Jan. 3 | Sat to Sun | 10 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday | Jan. 18 | Mon | 1 |
| Mid-winter break Break | Feb. 15 | Mon | 1 |
| Staff professional learning day Staff day | March 12 | Fri | 1 |
| Spring break Break | April 1 to 11 | Thu to Sun | 7 |
| Staff professional learning day Staff day | May 7 | Fri | 1 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 31 | Mon | 1 |
FHPS early release days
Thirteen early release days in all.
| Date | Day | What | Dismissal | Who |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 21 | Mon | Early release (building-level learning) | 2 hours early | All students |
| Oct. 15 | Thu | Early release (building-level learning) | 2 hours early | All students |
| Nov. 9 | Mon | Early release (building-level learning) | 2 hours early | All students |
| Dec. 16 | Wed | Half day (exams) | Half day, students attend in the morning | All students |
| Dec. 17 | Thu | Half day (exams) | Half day, students attend in the morning | All students |
| Dec. 18 | Fri | Half day (exams) | Half day, students attend in the morning | All students |
| Jan. 15 | Fri | Early release (building-level learning) | 2 hours early | All students |
| Feb. 12 | Fri | Early release (building-level learning) | 2 hours early | All students |
| March 22 | Mon | Early release (building-level learning) | 2 hours early | All students |
| May 6 | Thu | Early release (building-level learning) | 2 hours early | All students |
| June 7 | Mon | Half day (exams) | Half day, students attend in the morning | All students |
| June 8 | Tue | Half day (exams) | Half day, students attend in the morning | All students |
| June 9 | Wed | Last day of school, half day (exams) | Half day, students attend in the morning | All students |
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. Labor Day weekend. Back Tuesday, Sept. 8.
- 2.5-day weekend: Saturday, Sept. 19 to Sunday, Sept. 20. A regular weekend. Monday, Sept. 21, an early release day.
- 4.5-day weekend: Thursday, Oct. 15 at early dismissal to Monday, Oct. 19. Early release (building-level learning), staff professional learning day and fall break. Back Tuesday, Oct. 20.
- 2.5-day weekend: Saturday, Nov. 7 to Sunday, Nov. 8. A regular weekend. Monday, Nov. 9, an early release day.
- 5-day weekend: Wednesday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 29. Thanksgiving break. Back Monday, Nov. 30.
- 16.5 days off in a row: Friday, Dec. 18 at early dismissal to Sunday, Jan. 3. Half day (exams) and winter break. Back Monday, Jan. 4.
- 3.5-day weekend: Friday, Jan. 15 at early dismissal to Monday, Jan. 18. Early release (building-level learning) and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Back Tuesday, Jan. 19.
- 3.5-day weekend: Friday, Feb. 12 at early dismissal to Monday, Feb. 15. Early release (building-level learning) and Mid-winter break. Back Tuesday, Feb. 16.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, March 12 to Sunday, March 14. Staff professional learning day. Back Monday, March 15.
- 2.5-day weekend: Saturday, March 20 to Sunday, March 21. A regular weekend. Monday, March 22, an early release day.
- 11 days off in a row: Thursday, April 1 to Sunday, April 11. Spring break. Back Monday, April 12.
- 3.5-day weekend: Thursday, May 6 at early dismissal to Sunday, May 9. Early release (building-level learning) and staff professional learning day. Back Monday, May 10.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, May 29 to Monday, May 31. Memorial Day. Back Tuesday, June 1.
- 2.5-day weekend: Saturday, June 5 to Sunday, June 6. A regular weekend. Monday, June 7, an early release day.
Four early releases on a Friday or Monday make a 2.5-day weekend.
Weeks with fewer than five school days
Thirteen weeks have fewer than five school days, and three weeks have none at all.
| Week of | School days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 24 | 3 | Before the first day |
| Aug. 31 | 4 | Labor Day weekend |
| Sept. 7 | 4 | Labor Day weekend |
| Oct. 12 | 4 | Staff professional learning day |
| Oct. 19 | 4 | Fall break |
| Nov. 23 | 2 | Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 21 | 0 | Winter break |
| Dec. 28 | 0 | Winter break |
| Jan. 18 | 4 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb. 15 | 4 | Mid-winter break |
| March 8 | 4 | Staff professional learning day |
| March 29 | 3 | Spring break |
| April 5 | 0 | Spring break |
| May 3 | 4 | Staff professional learning day |
| May 31 | 4 | Memorial Day |
| June 7 | 3 | After the last day |
Teacher workdays: no school for students
Three of the days off are staff days. Teachers work; students stay home. Plan child care as you would for a holiday.
- Friday, Oct. 16: staff professional learning day
- Friday, March 12: staff professional learning day
- Friday, May 7: staff professional learning day
Makeup days
The district calendar lists no makeup days. If school closes for weather, the district announces how the day is made up.
Also worth knowing
- School is open on some federal holidays: Columbus Day (Monday, Oct. 12) and Veterans Day (Wednesday, Nov. 11). Banks, post offices and many offices close; school does not.
- The district calendar does not list parent-teacher conferences.
First and last day of school
Aug. 26First day, Wednesday
June 9Last day, Wednesday
177School days, by our count
29Weekdays off between them
The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. The last day is Wednesday, June 9, 2027, with early dismissal.
Grading periods
| Period | Dates | School days |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Aug. 26 to Dec. 18 | 76 |
| Second semester | Jan. 4 to June 9 | 101 |
What the district notes
- The 2-hour early release days are for building-level learning: students leave two hours early so staff can meet in their buildings.
- Each semester ends with three half days for exams, with students in school in the morning only: Dec. 16-18 and June 7-9. The last day, Wednesday, June 9, is one of them.
Common questions
When does FHPS start in 2026?
The first day of school for Forest Hills Public Schools is Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026.
When is the last day of school for FHPS in 2027?
The last day for students is Wednesday, June 9, 2027. It is an early release day.
When is winter break for FHPS?
Winter break runs Saturday, Dec. 19 to Sunday, Jan. 3. Counting weekends, students are out Saturday, Dec. 19 to Sunday, Jan. 3 and go back Monday, Jan. 4.
When is spring break for FHPS?
Spring break runs Thursday, April 1 to Sunday, April 11. Counting weekends, students are out Thursday, April 1 to Sunday, April 11 and go back Monday, April 12.
When is Thanksgiving break for FHPS?
Thanksgiving break runs Wednesday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 29. Counting weekends, students are out Wednesday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 29 and go back Monday, Nov. 30.
Does FHPS have early release days in 2026-27?
Yes. Monday, Sept. 21 (2 hours early), Thursday, Oct. 15 (2 hours early), Monday, Nov. 9 (2 hours early), Wednesday, Dec. 16 (half day, students attend in the morning), Thursday, Dec. 17 (half day, students attend in the morning), Friday, Dec. 18 (half day, students attend in the morning), Friday, Jan. 15 (2 hours early), Friday, Feb. 12 (2 hours early), Monday, March 22 (2 hours early), Thursday, May 6 (2 hours early), Monday, June 7 (half day, students attend in the morning), Tuesday, June 8 (half day, students attend in the morning) and Wednesday, June 9 (half day, students attend in the morning) are for every school.
How do I put the FHPS 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.
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: Forest Hills Public Schools District Calendar 2026-2027, dated 6/8/2026 (PDF), page 1, August grid, 26 shaded green (key: First Day of School); Important Dates: "First Day of School Wednesday, August 26 (full day)".
- Last day, June 9: Forest Hills Public Schools District Calendar 2026-2027, dated 6/8/2026 (PDF), page 1, June grid, 9 shaded green with a lavender bar (keys: Last Day of School; 1/2 Day of School for Students); Important Dates: "Last Day of School Wednesday, June 9 (1/2 day)".
- Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4 to 7: Forest Hills Public Schools District Calendar 2026-2027, dated 6/8/2026 (PDF), page 1, September grid, 4 and 7 shaded pink (key: No School for Students); Important Dates: "Sept. 4-7: Labor Day Weekend".
- Staff professional learning day, Oct. 16: Forest Hills Public Schools District Calendar 2026-2027, dated 6/8/2026 (PDF), page 1, October grid, 16 shaded pink (key: No School for Students); Important Dates: "Oct. 16: Staff Professional Learning".
- Fall break, Oct. 19: Forest Hills Public Schools District Calendar 2026-2027, dated 6/8/2026 (PDF), page 1, October grid, 19 shaded pink (key: No School for Students); Important Dates: "Oct. 19: Fall Break".
- Thanksgiving break, Nov. 25 to 29: Forest Hills Public Schools District Calendar 2026-2027, dated 6/8/2026 (PDF), page 1, November grid, 25 to 27 shaded pink (key: No School for Students); Important Dates: "Nov. 25-29: Thanksgiving Break".
- Winter break, Dec. 19 to Jan. 3: Forest Hills Public Schools District Calendar 2026-2027, dated 6/8/2026 (PDF), page 1, December grid, 21 to 25 and 28 to 31 shaded pink, January grid, 1 shaded pink (key: No School for Students); Important Dates: "Dec. 19-Jan. 3: Winter Break".
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18: Forest Hills Public Schools District Calendar 2026-2027, dated 6/8/2026 (PDF), page 1, January grid, 18 shaded pink (key: No School for Students); Important Dates: "Jan. 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day".
- Mid-winter break, Feb. 15: Forest Hills Public Schools District Calendar 2026-2027, dated 6/8/2026 (PDF), page 1, February grid, 15 shaded pink (key: No School for Students); Important Dates: "Feb. 15: Mid-Winter Break".
- Staff professional learning day, March 12: Forest Hills Public Schools District Calendar 2026-2027, dated 6/8/2026 (PDF), page 1, March grid, 12 shaded pink (key: No School for Students); Important Dates: "March 12: Staff Professional Learning".
- Spring break, April 1 to 11: Forest Hills Public Schools District Calendar 2026-2027, dated 6/8/2026 (PDF), page 1, April grid, 1, 2 and 5 to 9 shaded pink (key: No School for Students); Important Dates: "April 1-11: Spring Break".
- Staff professional learning day, May 7: Forest Hills Public Schools District Calendar 2026-2027, dated 6/8/2026 (PDF), page 1, May grid, 7 shaded pink (key: No School for Students); Important Dates: "May 7: Staff Professional Learning".
- Memorial Day, May 31: Forest Hills Public Schools District Calendar 2026-2027, dated 6/8/2026 (PDF), page 1, May grid, 31 shaded pink (key: No School for Students); Important Dates: "May 31: Memorial Day".
- Early release (building-level learning), Sept. 21: Forest Hills Public Schools District Calendar 2026-2027, dated 6/8/2026 (PDF), page 1, September grid, 21 shaded yellow (key: 2-Hour Early Release Days for Students (Building-Level Learning)); listed "Monday, Sept. 21".
- Early release (building-level learning), Oct. 15: Forest Hills Public Schools District Calendar 2026-2027, dated 6/8/2026 (PDF), page 1, October grid, 15 shaded yellow (key: 2-Hour Early Release Days for Students (Building-Level Learning)); listed "Thursday, Oct. 15".
- Early release (building-level learning), Nov. 9: Forest Hills Public Schools District Calendar 2026-2027, dated 6/8/2026 (PDF), page 1, November grid, 9 shaded yellow (key: 2-Hour Early Release Days for Students (Building-Level Learning)); listed "Monday, Nov. 9".
- Half day (exams), Dec. 16: Forest Hills Public Schools District Calendar 2026-2027, dated 6/8/2026 (PDF), page 1, December grid, 16 marked with a lavender bar (key: 1/2 Day of School for Students, "Students attend in a.m./exams"); listed "Dec. 16-18".
- Half day (exams), Dec. 17: Forest Hills Public Schools District Calendar 2026-2027, dated 6/8/2026 (PDF), page 1, December grid, 17 marked with a lavender bar (key: 1/2 Day of School for Students, "Students attend in a.m./exams"); listed "Dec. 16-18".
- Half day (exams), Dec. 18: Forest Hills Public Schools District Calendar 2026-2027, dated 6/8/2026 (PDF), page 1, December grid, 18 marked with a lavender bar (key: 1/2 Day of School for Students, "Students attend in a.m./exams"); listed "Dec. 16-18".
- Early release (building-level learning), Jan. 15: Forest Hills Public Schools District Calendar 2026-2027, dated 6/8/2026 (PDF), page 1, January grid, 15 shaded yellow (key: 2-Hour Early Release Days for Students (Building-Level Learning)); listed "Friday, Jan. 15".
- Early release (building-level learning), Feb. 12: Forest Hills Public Schools District Calendar 2026-2027, dated 6/8/2026 (PDF), page 1, February grid, 12 shaded yellow (key: 2-Hour Early Release Days for Students (Building-Level Learning)); listed "Friday, Feb. 12".
- Early release (building-level learning), March 22: Forest Hills Public Schools District Calendar 2026-2027, dated 6/8/2026 (PDF), page 1, March grid, 22 shaded yellow (key: 2-Hour Early Release Days for Students (Building-Level Learning)); listed "Monday, March 22".
- Early release (building-level learning), May 6: Forest Hills Public Schools District Calendar 2026-2027, dated 6/8/2026 (PDF), page 1, May grid, 6 shaded yellow (key: 2-Hour Early Release Days for Students (Building-Level Learning)); listed "Thursday, May 6".
- Half day (exams), June 7: Forest Hills Public Schools District Calendar 2026-2027, dated 6/8/2026 (PDF), page 1, June grid, 7 marked with a lavender bar (key: 1/2 Day of School for Students, "Students attend in a.m./exams"); listed "June 7-9".
- Half day (exams), June 8: Forest Hills Public Schools District Calendar 2026-2027, dated 6/8/2026 (PDF), page 1, June grid, 8 marked with a lavender bar (key: 1/2 Day of School for Students, "Students attend in a.m./exams"); listed "June 7-9".
- Last day of school, half day (exams), June 9: Forest Hills Public Schools District Calendar 2026-2027, dated 6/8/2026 (PDF), page 1, June grid, 9 marked with a lavender bar (key: 1/2 Day of School for Students, "Students attend in a.m./exams"); listed "June 7-9"; June 9 also shaded green (key: Last Day of School, "Wednesday, June 9 (1/2 day)").
- First semester: Forest Hills Public Schools District Calendar 2026-2027, dated 6/8/2026 (PDF), page 1, Important Dates: "First Semester Aug. 26-Dec. 18, 2026".
- Second semester: Forest Hills Public Schools District Calendar 2026-2027, dated 6/8/2026 (PDF), page 1, Important Dates: "Second Semester Jan. 4-June 9, 2027".