- School starts Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2027 and ends Friday, June 16, 2028, an early release day.
- Thanksgiving break: Nov. 25 to 26. Students are out Thursday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 28, back Monday, Nov. 29.
- Winter break: Dec. 24 to 31. Students are out Friday, Dec. 24 to Sunday, Jan. 2, back Monday, Jan. 3.
- Spring break: April 24 to 28. Students are out Saturday, April 22 to Sunday, April 30, back Monday, May 1.
- Four early release days for every school. Details below.
The Bernards Township 2027-28 calendar
This is the district's own calendar, as Bernards Township publishes it. Tap it to open the full-size image.
Add the Bernards Township 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. 19 events.
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Holidays and breaks
Only the days with no school. 13 events.
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Early release days
Only the half days. 4 events.
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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.
Bernards Township vacations and holidays, 2027-28
Every day with no school for students, from the first day to the last: 13 entries and 24 weekdays in all.
| Day off | Dates | Days of the week | School days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yom Kippur Holiday | Oct. 11 | Mon | 1 |
| Diwali Holiday | Oct. 29 | Fri | 1 |
| NJEA Convention Break | Nov. 4 to 5 | Thu to Fri | 2 |
| Thanksgiving break Break | Nov. 25 to 26 | Thu to Fri | 2 |
| Winter break Break | Dec. 24 to 31 | Fri to Fri | 6 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday | Jan. 17 | Mon | 1 |
| Lunar New Year Holiday | Jan. 26 | Wed | 1 |
| Mid-winter break Break | Feb. 21 | Mon | 1 |
| Mid-winter break (makeup day 1 if needed) BreakBecomes a full school day if there is an emergency closing before Feb. 22 | Feb. 22 | Tue | 1 |
| Good Friday Holiday | April 14 | Fri | 1 |
| Spring break Break | April 24 to 28 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Staff in-service day Staff day | May 26 | Fri | 1 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 29 | Mon | 1 |
Bernards Township early release days
Four early release days in all.
| Date | Day | What | Dismissal | Who |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 24 | Wed | Day before Thanksgiving | Abbreviated schedule, time not printed | All schools |
| Dec. 23 | Thu | Day before winter break | Abbreviated schedule, time not printed | All schools |
| June 15 | Thu | End-of-year abbreviated day | Abbreviated schedule, time not printed | All schools |
| June 16 | Fri | Last day of school | Abbreviated schedule, time not printed | 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, Oct. 9 to Monday, Oct. 11. Yom Kippur. Back Tuesday, Oct. 12.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, Oct. 29 to Sunday, Oct. 31. Diwali. Back Monday, Nov. 1.
- 4-day weekend: Thursday, Nov. 4 to Sunday, Nov. 7. NJEA Convention. Back Monday, Nov. 8.
- 4.5-day weekend: Wednesday, Nov. 24 at early dismissal to Sunday, Nov. 28. Day before Thanksgiving early release and Thanksgiving break. Back Monday, Nov. 29.
- 10.5 days off in a row: Thursday, Dec. 23 at early dismissal to Sunday, Jan. 2. Day before winter break early release and winter break. Back Monday, Jan. 3.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Jan. 15 to Monday, Jan. 17. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Back Tuesday, Jan. 18.
- 4-day weekend: Saturday, Feb. 19 to Tuesday, Feb. 22. Mid-winter break and Mid-winter break (makeup day 1 if needed). Back Wednesday, Feb. 23.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, April 14 to Sunday, April 16. Good Friday. Back Monday, April 17.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, April 22 to Sunday, April 30. Spring break. Back Monday, May 1.
- 4-day weekend: Friday, May 26 to Monday, May 29. Staff in-service day and Memorial Day. Back Tuesday, May 30.
Weeks with fewer than five school days
Twelve weeks have fewer than five school days, and two weeks have none at all.
| Week of | School days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 6 | 4 | Before the first day |
| Oct. 11 | 4 | Yom Kippur |
| Oct. 25 | 4 | Diwali |
| Nov. 1 | 3 | NJEA Convention |
| Nov. 22 | 3 | Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 20 | 4 | Winter break |
| Dec. 27 | 0 | Winter break |
| Jan. 17 | 4 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Jan. 24 | 4 | Lunar New Year |
| Feb. 21 | 3 | Mid-winter break and Mid-winter break (makeup day 1 if needed) |
| April 10 | 4 | Good Friday |
| April 24 | 0 | Spring break |
| May 22 | 4 | Staff in-service day |
| May 29 | 4 | Memorial Day |
Teacher workdays: no school for students
One of the days off is a staff day. Teachers work; students stay home. Plan child care as you would for a holiday.
- Friday, May 26: staff in-service day
Makeup days
Makeup day 1 (if needed), Tuesday, Feb. 22 (only if there is an emergency closing before Feb. 22).
Also worth knowing
- School is open on a federal holiday: Veterans Day (Thursday, Nov. 11). Banks, post offices and many offices close; school does not.
- The calendar prints no parent-teacher conference dates.
- The calendar prints no testing dates.
- Some days off may change: Mid-winter break (makeup day 1 if needed), Feb. 22 (Becomes a full school day if there is an emergency closing before Feb. 22).
- After the last day, the calendar still shows staff days after the last day (June 19). Students are already out.
First and last day of school
Sept. 7First day, Tuesday
June 16Last day, Friday
180School days, by our count
24Weekdays off between them
The first day of school is Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2027. The last day is Friday, June 16, 2028, with early dismissal.
Teachers start sooner. Staff days before school run Sept. 1 to 6.
What the district notes
- Makeup days are full school days. If Feb. 22 is used and more days are needed, days are added to the end of the year, starting June 19.
- William Annin Middle School graduation is Thursday, June 15, and Ridge High School graduation is Friday, June 16.
- The calendar counts 180 student days and was updated March 10, 2026. It prints the NJEA Convention days as "TBD"; the district's event calendar lists them on Nov. 4 and 5.
Common questions
When does Bernards Township start in 2027?
The first day of school for Bernards Township Schools is Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Bernards Township in 2028?
The last day for students is Friday, June 16, 2028. It is an early release day.
When is winter break for Bernards Township?
Winter break runs Friday, Dec. 24 to Friday, Dec. 31. Counting weekends, students are out Friday, Dec. 24 to Sunday, Jan. 2 and go back Monday, Jan. 3.
When is spring break for Bernards Township?
Spring break runs Monday, April 24 to Friday, April 28. Counting weekends, students are out Saturday, April 22 to Sunday, April 30 and go back Monday, May 1.
When is Thanksgiving break for Bernards Township?
Thanksgiving break runs Thursday, Nov. 25 to Friday, Nov. 26. Counting weekends, students are out Thursday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 28 and go back Monday, Nov. 29.
Does Bernards Township have early release days in 2027-28?
Yes. Wednesday, Nov. 24 (abbreviated schedule, time not printed), Thursday, Dec. 23 (abbreviated schedule, time not printed), Thursday, June 15 (abbreviated schedule, time not printed) and Friday, June 16 (abbreviated schedule, time not printed) are for every school.
How do I put the Bernards Township 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, line by line. Then we checked each one against the district's calendar page and the district's event calendar.
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. 7: Bernards Township Public Schools 2027-28 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, September 2027: "Tuesday the 7th Students Report". Also: BTSD District Event Calendar (Google Calendar linked from the district calendar page), "Student Report - First Day of School" on Sept. 7.
- Last day, June 16: Bernards Township Public Schools 2027-28 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, June 2028: "Friday the 16th Abbreviated Schedule - Grades K-12 Last Day for Students". Also: BTSD District Event Calendar (Google Calendar linked from the district calendar page), "Last Day of School for Students" and "Abbreviated Schedule - Grades K-12 Students" on June 16.
- Staff in-service days, Sept. 1 to 2: Bernards Township Public Schools 2027-28 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, September 2027: "Wednesday the 1st In-service Day - Staff Reports", "Thursday the 2nd In-service Day - Staff Reports". Also: BTSD District Event Calendar (Google Calendar linked from the district calendar page), "In-Service Day - Staff Report" on Sept. 1 and 2.
- Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3 to 6: Bernards Township Public Schools 2027-28 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, September 2027: "Friday the 3rd Closed - Labor Day Recess", "Monday the 6th Closed - Labor Day". Also: BTSD District Event Calendar (Google Calendar linked from the district calendar page), "District Closed - Labor Day Recess" on Sept. 3 and "District Closed - Labor Day" on Sept. 6.
- Yom Kippur, Oct. 11: Bernards Township Public Schools 2027-28 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, October 2027: "Monday the 11th Closed - Yom Kippur". Also: BTSD District Event Calendar (Google Calendar linked from the district calendar page), "District Closed - Yom Kippur" on Oct. 11.
- Diwali, Oct. 29: Bernards Township Public Schools 2027-28 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, October 2027: "Friday the 29th Closed - Diwali". Also: BTSD District Event Calendar (Google Calendar linked from the district calendar page), "District Closed - Diwali" on Oct. 29.
- NJEA Convention, Nov. 4 to 5: BTSD District Event Calendar (Google Calendar linked from the district calendar page), "District Closed - NJEA Convention" on Thursday, Nov. 4 and Friday, Nov. 5. Also: Bernards Township Public Schools 2027-28 School Calendar (PDF), November 2027: "Thursday TBD Closed - NJEA Convention", "Friday TBD Closed - NJEA Convention"; November count 18 student days (22 weekdays less these two and Nov. 25 and 26).
- Thanksgiving break, Nov. 25 to 26: Bernards Township Public Schools 2027-28 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, November 2027: "Thursday the 25th Closed - Thanksgiving Recess", "Friday the 26th Closed - Thanksgiving Recess". Also: BTSD District Event Calendar (Google Calendar linked from the district calendar page), "District Closed - Thanksgiving" on Nov. 25 and "District Closed - Thanksgiving Recess" on Nov. 26.
- Winter break, Dec. 24 to 31: Bernards Township Public Schools 2027-28 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, December 2027: "Closed - Winter Recess" on Friday the 24th and Monday the 27th to Friday the 31st. Also: BTSD District Event Calendar (Google Calendar linked from the district calendar page), "District Closed - Winter Recess" on Dec. 24 and Dec. 27 to 31.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 17: Bernards Township Public Schools 2027-28 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, January 2028: "Monday the 17th Closed - Martin Luther King Jr. Day". Also: BTSD District Event Calendar (Google Calendar linked from the district calendar page), "District Closed - Martin Luther King Jr. Day" on Jan. 17.
- Lunar New Year, Jan. 26: Bernards Township Public Schools 2027-28 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, January 2028: "Wednesday the 26th Closed - Lunar New Year". Also: BTSD District Event Calendar (Google Calendar linked from the district calendar page), "District Closed - Lunar New Year" on Jan. 26.
- Mid-winter break, Feb. 21: Bernards Township Public Schools 2027-28 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, February 2028: "Monday the 21st Closed - Mid-Winter Recess". Also: BTSD District Event Calendar (Google Calendar linked from the district calendar page), "District Closed - Presidents' Day" on Feb. 21.
- Mid-winter break (makeup day 1 if needed), Feb. 22: Bernards Township Public Schools 2027-28 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, February 2028: "Tuesday the 22nd Closed - Mid-Winter Recess - *Make-up Day #1". Also: BTSD District Event Calendar (Google Calendar linked from the district calendar page), "District Closed - Mid-Winter Recess" and "*Make-Up Day #1*" on Feb. 22.
- Good Friday, April 14: Bernards Township Public Schools 2027-28 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, April 2028: "Friday the 14th Closed - Good Friday". Also: BTSD District Event Calendar (Google Calendar linked from the district calendar page), "District Closed - Good Friday" on April 14.
- Spring break, April 24 to 28: Bernards Township Public Schools 2027-28 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, April 2028: "Closed - Spring Recess" Monday the 24th to Friday the 28th. Also: BTSD District Event Calendar (Google Calendar linked from the district calendar page), "District Closed - Spring Break" on April 24 to 28.
- Staff in-service day, May 26: Bernards Township Public Schools 2027-28 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, May 2028: "Friday the 26th Closed - In-service Day - Staff Report as Required". Also: BTSD District Event Calendar (Google Calendar linked from the district calendar page), "District Closed - Staff In-Service - Staff Report as Required" on May 26.
- Memorial Day, May 29: Bernards Township Public Schools 2027-28 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, May 2028: "Monday the 29th Closed - Memorial Day". Also: BTSD District Event Calendar (Google Calendar linked from the district calendar page), "District Closed - Memorial Day" on May 29.
- Staff days after the last day, June 19 to 20: Bernards Township Public Schools 2027-28 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, June 2028: "Monday the 19th Last Day for Staff", "Tuesday the 20th In-Service Day - Staff Report as Required". Also: BTSD District Event Calendar (Google Calendar linked from the district calendar page), "Last Day for Staff" on June 19 and "In-Service Day - Staff Report as Required" on June 20.
- Day before Thanksgiving, Nov. 24: Bernards Township Public Schools 2027-28 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, November 2027: "Wednesday the 24th Abbreviated Schedule - Thanksgiving Recess". Also: BTSD District Event Calendar (Google Calendar linked from the district calendar page), "Abbreviated Schedule - Thanksgiving Recess" on Nov. 24.
- Day before winter break, Dec. 23: Bernards Township Public Schools 2027-28 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, December 2027: "Thursday the 23rd Abbreviated Schedule - Winter Recess". Also: BTSD District Event Calendar (Google Calendar linked from the district calendar page), "Abbreviated Schedule - Winter Recess" on Dec. 23.
- End-of-year abbreviated day, June 15: Bernards Township Public Schools 2027-28 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, June 2028: "Thursday the 15th Abbreviated Schedule - Grades K-12 Students". Also: BTSD District Event Calendar (Google Calendar linked from the district calendar page), "Abbreviated Schedule - Grades K-12 Students" on June 15.
- Last day of school, June 16: Bernards Township Public Schools 2027-28 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, June 2028: "Friday the 16th Abbreviated Schedule - Grades K-12 Last Day for Students". Also: BTSD District Event Calendar (Google Calendar linked from the district calendar page), "Abbreviated Schedule - Grades K-12 Students" and "Last Day of School for Students" on June 16.