- School starts Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026 and ends Friday, June 18, 2027, an early release day, as planned. It can fall anywhere from Friday, June 18 to Thursday, June 24: June 18 if no snow days are used; June 22 with one snow day, June 23 with two and June 24 with three.
- 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: March 26 to April 2. Students are out Friday, March 26 to Sunday, April 4, back Monday, April 5.
- Ten early release days for every school. Details below.
The Hoboken 2026-27 calendar
This is the district's own calendar, as Hoboken publishes it. Tap it to open the full-size image.
Add the Hoboken 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. 22 events.
Download .ics
Holidays and breaks
Only the days with no school. 9 events.
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Early release days
Only the half days. 10 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.
Hoboken vacations and holidays, 2026-27
Every day with no school for students, from the first day to the last: nine entries and 23 weekdays in all.
| Day off | Dates | Days of the week | School days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yom Kippur Holiday | Sept. 21 | Mon | 1 |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day Holiday | Oct. 12 | Mon | 1 |
| NJEA Convention Holiday | Nov. 5 to 6 | Thu to Fri | 2 |
| 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 break Holiday | Feb. 12 to 15 | Fri to Mon | 2 |
| Spring break Break | March 26 to April 2 | Fri to Fri | 6 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 31 | Mon | 1 |
Hoboken early release days
Ten early release days in all.
| Date | Day | What | Dismissal | Who |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 21 | Wed | 1 p.m. dismissal for students (K-5 conferences) | At 1 p.m. | All students |
| Nov. 25 | Wed | 1 p.m. dismissal | At 1 p.m. | All schools |
| Dec. 23 | Wed | 1 p.m. dismissal | At 1 p.m. | All schools |
| Jan. 15 | Fri | 1 p.m. dismissal | At 1 p.m. | All schools |
| Feb. 11 | Thu | 1 p.m. dismissal | At 1 p.m. | All schools |
| March 25 | Thu | 1 p.m. dismissal | At 1 p.m. | All schools |
| May 28 | Fri | 1 p.m. dismissal | At 1 p.m. | All schools |
| June 16 | Wed | 1 p.m. dismissal for studentsmoves later in June if snow days are used | At 1 p.m. | All students |
| June 17 | Thu | 1 p.m. dismissal for studentsmoves later in June if snow days are used | At 1 p.m. | All students |
| June 18 | Fri | Last day of school, 1 p.m. dismissal for students | At 1 p.m. | 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.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Sept. 19 to Monday, Sept. 21. Yom Kippur. Back Tuesday, Sept. 22.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Oct. 10 to Monday, Oct. 12. Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day. Back Tuesday, Oct. 13.
- 4-day weekend: Thursday, Nov. 5 to Sunday, Nov. 8. NJEA Convention. Back Monday, Nov. 9.
- 4.5-day weekend: Wednesday, Nov. 25 at early dismissal to Sunday, Nov. 29. 1 p.m. dismissal and Thanksgiving break. Back Monday, Nov. 30.
- 11.5 days off in a row: Wednesday, Dec. 23 at early dismissal to Sunday, Jan. 3. 1 p.m. dismissal and winter break. Back Monday, Jan. 4.
- 3.5-day weekend: Friday, Jan. 15 at early dismissal to Monday, Jan. 18. 1 p.m. dismissal and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Back Tuesday, Jan. 19.
- 4.5-day weekend: Thursday, Feb. 11 at early dismissal to Monday, Feb. 15. 1 p.m. dismissal and Presidents' Day break. Back Tuesday, Feb. 16.
- 10.5 days off in a row: Thursday, March 25 at early dismissal to Sunday, April 4. 1 p.m. dismissal and spring break. Back Monday, April 5.
- 3.5-day weekend: Friday, May 28 at early dismissal to Monday, May 31. 1 p.m. dismissal and Memorial Day. Back Tuesday, June 1.
Weeks with fewer than five school days
Eleven weeks have fewer than five school days, and two weeks have none at all.
| Week of | School days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 7 | 4 | Before the first day |
| Sept. 21 | 4 | Yom Kippur |
| Oct. 12 | 4 | Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day |
| Nov. 2 | 3 | NJEA Convention |
| Nov. 23 | 3 | Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 21 | 3 | Winter break |
| Dec. 28 | 0 | Winter break |
| Jan. 18 | 4 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb. 8 | 4 | Presidents' Day break |
| Feb. 15 | 4 | Presidents' Day break |
| March 22 | 4 | Spring break |
| March 29 | 0 | Spring break |
| May 31 | 4 | Memorial Day |
Makeup days
Snow makeup days at the end of June, if needed, Monday, June 21 (only if snow days are used; each one moves the last day later, to June 22, 23 or 24).
Also worth knowing
- School is open on some federal holidays: Veterans Day (Wednesday, Nov. 11) and Juneteenth (Friday, June 18). Banks, post offices and many offices close; school does not.
- The district calendar prints no testing dates.
- The last day can move. June 18 if no snow days are used; June 22 with one snow day, June 23 with two and June 24 with three. The planned last day is Friday, June 18; it can fall from Friday, June 18 to Thursday, June 24.
First and last day of school
Sept. 8First day, Tuesday
June 18 to 24Last day, planned June 18
181School days, by our count
23Weekdays off between them
The first day of school is Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. The last day is Friday, June 18, 2027, with early dismissal, as planned. It can fall anywhere from Friday, June 18 to Thursday, June 24: June 18 if no snow days are used; June 22 with one snow day, June 23 with two and June 24 with three.
Teachers start sooner. Staff days before school run Sept. 1 to 3.
What the district notes
- The calendar counts 181 student days: 16 in September, 21 in October, 17 in November, 17 in December, 19 in January, 18 in February, 19 in March, 20 in April, 20 in May and 14 in June.
- Snow days change the end of June. With one snow day: half days June 17 and 21, closed June 18 for Juneteenth, last day June 22. With two: closed June 18, half days June 21 and 22, last day June 23. With three: closed June 21 for Juneteenth, half days June 22 and 23, last day June 24. The last day is a half day in each case.
- Back to School Nights are full school days: Brandt Sept. 15, Connors Sept. 16 and Wallace Sept. 17 (6:30 to 8 p.m.), and Hoboken Middle School Sept. 23 and Hoboken High School Sept. 24 (7 to 8:30 p.m.).
- Oct. 21 is also the middle and high school Showcase of Excellence. The last day, June 18, is middle and high school graduation day.
- If the district must close for bad weather, it posts the news on the district website and on Channels 4, 5 and 7, News 12, Fios and 1010 WINS.
Common questions
When does Hoboken start in 2026?
The first day of school for Hoboken Public Schools is Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026.
When is the last day of school for Hoboken in 2027?
The last day for students is Friday, June 18, 2027. It is an early release day, as planned. It can fall from Friday, June 18 to Thursday, June 24: June 18 if no snow days are used; June 22 with one snow day, June 23 with two and June 24 with three.
When is winter break for Hoboken?
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 Hoboken?
Spring break runs Friday, March 26 to Friday, April 2. Counting weekends, students are out Friday, March 26 to Sunday, April 4 and go back Monday, April 5.
When is Thanksgiving break for Hoboken?
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 Hoboken have early release days in 2026-27?
Yes. Wednesday, Oct. 21 (at 1 p.m.), Wednesday, Nov. 25 (at 1 p.m.), Wednesday, Dec. 23 (at 1 p.m.), Friday, Jan. 15 (at 1 p.m.), Thursday, Feb. 11 (at 1 p.m.), Thursday, March 25 (at 1 p.m.), Friday, May 28 (at 1 p.m.), Wednesday, June 16 (at 1 p.m., moves later in June if snow days are used), Thursday, June 17 (at 1 p.m., moves later in June if snow days are used) and Friday, June 18 (at 1 p.m.) are for every school.
How do I put the Hoboken 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 table, row by row, and took the image above from that table. Then we checked each one against the district's 26-27 BOE Approved Calendar page and the district's online 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. 8: 2026-2027 Hoboken Public School District Calendar, Final Update 4/27/26 (our screenshot of the district's calendar sheet), September grid, 8 in green; list "September 8: First day of School". Also: Hoboken Public School District Calendar (district events and iCal feed), "First Day of School" Sept. 8.
- Last day, June 18: 2026-2027 Hoboken Public School District Calendar, Final Update 4/27/26 (our screenshot of the district's calendar sheet), June grid, 18 in gold (list "Last Day of School - MS & HS Graduation"); "June (14)". Also: Hoboken Public School District Calendar (district events and iCal feed), "Last Day of School" June 18; "1pm Dismissal - Students (Only)" June 16 to 18.
- When the last day can move, June 18 to 24: 2026-2027 Hoboken Public School District Calendar, Final Update 4/27/26 (our screenshot of the district's calendar sheet), notes "1 snow day - ... last day of school on 6/22 (1/2 day)", "2 snow days - ... last day of school on 6/23 (1/2 day)", "3 snow days - ... last day of school on 6/24 (1/2 day)".
- Professional development days (no students), Sept. 1 to 3: 2026-2027 Hoboken Public School District Calendar, Final Update 4/27/26 (our screenshot of the district's calendar sheet), September grid, 1 to 3 in lavender; list "September 1, 2 & 3 :Professional Development Days (no students)". Also: Hoboken Public School District Calendar (district events and iCal feed), "Professional Development Days (No Students)" Sept. 1 to 3.
- Labor Day break, Sept. 4 to 7: 2026-2027 Hoboken Public School District Calendar, Final Update 4/27/26 (our screenshot of the district's calendar sheet), September grid, 4 and 7 in light yellow; list "September 4 & 7:Labor Day Break - Schools Closed". Also: Hoboken Public School District Calendar (district events and iCal feed), "Labor Day- Schools Closed" Sept. 4; "Labor Day-School Closed" Sept. 7.
- Yom Kippur, Sept. 21: 2026-2027 Hoboken Public School District Calendar, Final Update 4/27/26 (our screenshot of the district's calendar sheet), September grid, 21 in light yellow; list "September 21- Yom Kippur- Schools Closed". Also: Hoboken Public School District Calendar (district events and iCal feed), "Yom Kippur- Schools Closed" Sept. 21.
- Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day, Oct. 12: 2026-2027 Hoboken Public School District Calendar, Final Update 4/27/26 (our screenshot of the district's calendar sheet), October grid, 12 in light yellow; list "October 12- Indigenous People/Columbus Day- Schools Closed". Also: Hoboken Public School District Calendar (district events and iCal feed), "Columbus Day/ Indigenous People's Day-School Closed" Oct. 12.
- NJEA Convention, Nov. 5 to 6: 2026-2027 Hoboken Public School District Calendar, Final Update 4/27/26 (our screenshot of the district's calendar sheet), November grid, 5 and 6 in light yellow; list "November 5 & 6: NJEA Convention - Schools Closed". Also: Hoboken Public School District Calendar (district events and iCal feed), "NJEA Convention - Schools Closed" Nov. 5 and 6.
- Thanksgiving break, Nov. 26 to 27: 2026-2027 Hoboken Public School District Calendar, Final Update 4/27/26 (our screenshot of the district's calendar sheet), November grid, 26 and 27 in light yellow; list "November 26 & 27: Thanksgiving Recess - Schools Closed". Also: Hoboken Public School District Calendar (district events and iCal feed), "Thanksgiving Break-School Closed" Nov. 26 and 27.
- Winter break, Dec. 24 to Jan. 1: 2026-2027 Hoboken Public School District Calendar, Final Update 4/27/26 (our screenshot of the district's calendar sheet), December grid, 24, 25 and 28 to 31 in light yellow; January grid, 1 in light yellow; list "December 24 -Jan 1: Winter Break". Also: Hoboken Public School District Calendar (district events and iCal feed), "Winter Recess-Schools Closed" Dec. 24 to Jan. 1.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18: 2026-2027 Hoboken Public School District Calendar, Final Update 4/27/26 (our screenshot of the district's calendar sheet), January grid, 18 in light yellow; list "January 18: Dr. Martin Luther King Day". Also: Hoboken Public School District Calendar (district events and iCal feed), "Martin Luther King Jr. Day-School Closed" Jan. 18.
- Presidents' Day break, Feb. 12 to 15: 2026-2027 Hoboken Public School District Calendar, Final Update 4/27/26 (our screenshot of the district's calendar sheet), February grid, 12 and 15 in light yellow; list "February 12 & 15: President's Day Break". Also: Hoboken Public School District Calendar (district events and iCal feed), "President's Weekend-School Closed" Feb. 12 to 15.
- Spring break, March 26 to April 2: 2026-2027 Hoboken Public School District Calendar, Final Update 4/27/26 (our screenshot of the district's calendar sheet), March grid, 26 and 29 to 31 in light yellow; April grid, 1 and 2 in light yellow; list "March 26-April 2: Spring Break". Also: Hoboken Public School District Calendar (district events and iCal feed), "Spring Break-School Closed" March 26 to April 2.
- Memorial Day, May 31: 2026-2027 Hoboken Public School District Calendar, Final Update 4/27/26 (our screenshot of the district's calendar sheet), May grid, 31 in light yellow; list "May 31:Memorial Day". Also: Hoboken Public School District Calendar (district events and iCal feed), "Memorial Day-School Closed" May 31.
- 1 p.m. dismissal for students (K-5 conferences), Oct. 21: 2026-2027 Hoboken Public School District Calendar, Final Update 4/27/26 (our screenshot of the district's calendar sheet), October grid, 21 in teal; list "(1'o'clock dismissal students only)". Also: Hoboken Public School District Calendar (district events and iCal feed), "1pm Dismissal - Students Only" Oct. 21.
- 1 p.m. dismissal, Nov. 25: 2026-2027 Hoboken Public School District Calendar, Final Update 4/27/26 (our screenshot of the district's calendar sheet), November grid, 25 in blue; list "Nov. 25 - 1 o'clock Dismissal - Students and Staff". Also: Hoboken Public School District Calendar (district events and iCal feed), "1pm Dismissal - Students and Staff" Nov. 25.
- 1 p.m. dismissal, Dec. 23: 2026-2027 Hoboken Public School District Calendar, Final Update 4/27/26 (our screenshot of the district's calendar sheet), December grid, 23 in blue; list "Dec. 23 - 1 o'clock Dismissal - Students and Staff". Also: Hoboken Public School District Calendar (district events and iCal feed), "1pm Dismissal - Students and Staff" Dec. 23.
- 1 p.m. dismissal, Jan. 15: 2026-2027 Hoboken Public School District Calendar, Final Update 4/27/26 (our screenshot of the district's calendar sheet), January grid, 15 in blue; list "Jan. 15 - 1 o'clock Dismissal - Students and Staff". Also: Hoboken Public School District Calendar (district events and iCal feed), "1pm Dismissal - Students and Staff" Jan. 15.
- 1 p.m. dismissal, Feb. 11: 2026-2027 Hoboken Public School District Calendar, Final Update 4/27/26 (our screenshot of the district's calendar sheet), February grid, 11 in blue; list "Feb. 11 - 1 o'clock Dismissal - Students and Staff". Also: Hoboken Public School District Calendar (district events and iCal feed), "1pm Dismissal - Students and Staff" Feb. 11.
- 1 p.m. dismissal, March 25: 2026-2027 Hoboken Public School District Calendar, Final Update 4/27/26 (our screenshot of the district's calendar sheet), March grid, 25 in blue; list "March 25 - 1 o'clock Dismissal - Students and Staff". Also: Hoboken Public School District Calendar (district events and iCal feed), "1pm Dismissal - Students and Staff" March 25.
- 1 p.m. dismissal, May 28: 2026-2027 Hoboken Public School District Calendar, Final Update 4/27/26 (our screenshot of the district's calendar sheet), May grid, 28 in blue; list "May 28 - 1 o'clock Dismissal - Students and Staff". Also: Hoboken Public School District Calendar (district events and iCal feed), "1pm Dismissal - Students and Staff" May 28.
- 1 p.m. dismissal for students, June 16: 2026-2027 Hoboken Public School District Calendar, Final Update 4/27/26 (our screenshot of the district's calendar sheet), June grid, 16 in teal (the color of "1'o'clock dismissal students only" on Oct. 21). Also: Hoboken Public School District Calendar (district events and iCal feed), "1pm Dismissal - Students (Only)" June 16.
- 1 p.m. dismissal for students, June 17: 2026-2027 Hoboken Public School District Calendar, Final Update 4/27/26 (our screenshot of the district's calendar sheet), June grid, 17 in teal (the color of "1'o'clock dismissal students only" on Oct. 21). Also: Hoboken Public School District Calendar (district events and iCal feed), "1pm Dismissal - Students (Only)" June 17.
- Last day of school, 1 p.m. dismissal for students, June 18: 2026-2027 Hoboken Public School District Calendar, Final Update 4/27/26 (our screenshot of the district's calendar sheet), June grid, 18 in gold ("Last Day of School - MS & HS Graduation"); notes give the last day as a half day. Also: Hoboken Public School District Calendar (district events and iCal feed), "1pm Dismissal - Students (Only)" June 16 to 18; "Last Day of School" June 18.