- School starts Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2028 and ends Monday, June 18, 2029, an early release day, as planned. It can fall anywhere from Thursday, June 14 to Monday, June 18: June 18 with all three built-in emergency days used; if they are not needed, schools may close June 18, June 15 and May 25 in that order, so the last day can be as early as June 14.
- Thanksgiving break: Nov. 23 to 24. Students are out Thursday, Nov. 23 to Sunday, Nov. 26, back Monday, Nov. 27.
- Winter break: Dec. 25 to Jan. 1. Students are out Saturday, Dec. 23 to Monday, Jan. 1, back Tuesday, Jan. 2.
- Spring break: March 26 to 30. Students are out Saturday, March 24 to Sunday, April 1, back Monday, April 2.
- Six early release days for every school, plus two for some schools. Details below.
The WPS 2028-29 calendar
This is the district's own calendar, as WPS publishes it. Tap it to open the full-size image.
Add the WPS 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.
WPS vacations and holidays, 2028-29
Every day with no school for students, from the first day to the last: 10 entries and 21 weekdays in all.
| Day off | Dates | Days of the week | School days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosh Hashanah Holiday | Sept. 21 | Thu | 1 |
| Columbus Day Holiday | Oct. 9 | Mon | 1 |
| Staff in-service (no school for students) Staff day | Oct. 17 | Tue | 1 |
| November days off Break | Nov. 9 to 10 | Thu to Fri | 2 |
| Thanksgiving break Break | Nov. 23 to 24 | Thu to Fri | 2 |
| Winter break Break | Dec. 25 to Jan. 1 | Mon to Mon | 6 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday | Jan. 15 | Mon | 1 |
| Presidents' Day Holiday | Feb. 19 | Mon | 1 |
| Spring break Break | March 26 to 30 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 28 | Mon | 1 |
WPS early release days
Eight early release days in all. Six are for every school. The other two are for some schools only.
| Date | Day | What | Dismissal | Who |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 6 | Mon | Early dismissal for parent-teacher conferences | Early dismissal, time not printed | Pre-K to grade 5 only |
| Nov. 7 | Tue | Early dismissal for parent-teacher conferences | Early dismissal, time not printed | Pre-K to grade 5 only |
| Nov. 8 | Wed | Early dismissal, staff in-service | Early dismissal, time not printed | All schools (PK-12) |
| Nov. 22 | Wed | Early dismissal before Thanksgiving | Early dismissal, time not printed | All schools (PK-12) |
| Dec. 22 | Fri | Early dismissal before winter break | Early dismissal, time not printed | All schools (PK-12) |
| April 20 | Fri | Early dismissal, staff in-service | Early dismissal, time not printed | All schools (PK-12) |
| June 15 | Fri | Early dismissal | Early dismissal, time not printed | All schools (PK-12) |
| June 18 | Mon | Last day of school, early dismissal | Early dismissal, time not printed | All schools (PK-12) |
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. 7 to Monday, Oct. 9. Columbus Day. Back Tuesday, Oct. 10.
- 4.5-day weekend: Wednesday, Nov. 8 at early dismissal to Sunday, Nov. 12. Early dismissal, staff in-service and November days off. Back Monday, Nov. 13.
- 4.5-day weekend: Wednesday, Nov. 22 at early dismissal to Sunday, Nov. 26. Early dismissal before Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving break. Back Monday, Nov. 27.
- 10.5 days off in a row: Friday, Dec. 22 at early dismissal to Monday, Jan. 1. Early dismissal before winter break and winter break. Back Tuesday, Jan. 2.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Jan. 13 to Monday, Jan. 15. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Back Tuesday, Jan. 16.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Feb. 17 to Monday, Feb. 19. Presidents' Day. Back Tuesday, Feb. 20.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, March 24 to Sunday, April 1. Spring break. Back Monday, April 2.
- 2.5-day weekend: Friday, April 20 at early dismissal to Sunday, April 22. Early dismissal, staff in-service. Back Monday, April 23.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, May 26 to Monday, May 28. Memorial Day. Back Tuesday, May 29.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, June 15 at early dismissal to Sunday, June 17. Early dismissal. Monday, June 18, an early release day.
Two early releases on a Friday or Monday make a 2.5-day weekend.
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. 4 | 4 | Before the first day |
| Sept. 18 | 4 | Rosh Hashanah |
| Oct. 9 | 4 | Columbus Day |
| Oct. 16 | 4 | Staff in-service (no school for students) |
| Nov. 6 | 3 | November days off |
| Nov. 20 | 3 | Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 25 | 0 | Winter break |
| Jan. 1 | 4 | Winter break |
| Jan. 15 | 4 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb. 19 | 4 | Presidents' Day |
| March 26 | 0 | Spring break |
| May 28 | 4 | Memorial Day |
| June 18 | 1 | After the last 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.
- Tuesday, Oct. 17: staff in-service (no school for students)
Makeup days
First emergency makeup day (if needed), Monday, March 26 (only if more than the three built-in emergency days are needed), Second emergency makeup day (if needed), Tuesday, March 27 (only if more than the three built-in emergency days are needed) and Third emergency makeup day (if needed), Wednesday, March 28 (only if more than the three built-in emergency days are needed).
Also worth knowing
- The school calendar prints no testing dates. The district lists them in its Academic Calendar, not yet posted for 2028-29.
- The last day can move. June 18 with all three built-in emergency days used; if they are not needed, schools may close June 18, June 15 and May 25 in that order, so the last day can be as early as June 14. The planned last day is Monday, June 18; it can fall from Thursday, June 14 to Monday, June 18.
First and last day of school
The first day of school is Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2028. The last day is Monday, June 18, 2029, with early dismissal, as planned. It can fall anywhere from Thursday, June 14 to Monday, June 18: June 18 with all three built-in emergency days used; if they are not needed, schools may close June 18, June 15 and May 25 in that order, so the last day can be as early as June 14.
Teachers start sooner. Staff days before school run Aug. 30 to 31.
What the district notes
- The calendar schedules 184 student days, including three "inclement weather days". If those days are not needed, schools may close Monday, June 18, then Friday, June 15, then Friday, May 25.
- Westfield High School graduation is Monday, June 18, the last day.
- Page 2 of the calendar lists federal, state, religious and cultural observances. School is open on those days unless the calendar closes it.
Common questions
When does WPS start in 2028?
The first day of school for Westfield Public Schools is Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2028.
When is the last day of school for WPS in 2029?
The last day for students is Monday, June 18, 2029. It is an early release day, as planned. It can fall from Thursday, June 14 to Monday, June 18: June 18 with all three built-in emergency days used; if they are not needed, schools may close June 18, June 15 and May 25 in that order, so the last day can be as early as June 14.
When is winter break for WPS?
Winter break runs Monday, Dec. 25 to Monday, Jan. 1. Counting weekends, students are out Saturday, Dec. 23 to Monday, Jan. 1 and go back Tuesday, Jan. 2.
When is spring break for WPS?
Spring break runs Monday, March 26 to Friday, March 30. Counting weekends, students are out Saturday, March 24 to Sunday, April 1 and go back Monday, April 2.
When is Thanksgiving break for WPS?
Thanksgiving break runs Thursday, Nov. 23 to Friday, Nov. 24. Counting weekends, students are out Thursday, Nov. 23 to Sunday, Nov. 26 and go back Monday, Nov. 27.
Does WPS have early release days in 2028-29?
Yes. Wednesday, Nov. 8 (early dismissal, time not printed), Wednesday, Nov. 22 (early dismissal, time not printed), Friday, Dec. 22 (early dismissal, time not printed), Friday, April 20 (early dismissal, time not printed), Friday, June 15 (early dismissal, time not printed) and Monday, June 18 (early dismissal, time not printed) are for every school. Pre-K to grade 5 only: Monday, Nov. 6 and Tuesday, Nov. 7 (early dismissal, time not printed).
How do I put the WPS 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 our count of every school day against the day counts the district prints. They match.
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. 5: Westfield Public Schools 2028-2029 School Calendar, BOE adopted 10/13/2026 (PDF), page 1, September 2028 grid, 5 circled; list "Sep 5 FIRST DAY FOR STUDENTS".
- Last day, June 18: Westfield Public Schools 2028-2029 School Calendar, BOE adopted 10/13/2026 (PDF), page 1, June 2029 grid, 18 half shaded; list "Jun 15 & 18 Student Early Dismissal (PK-12)", "18 LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS/ WHS Graduation".
- When the last day can move, June 14 to 18: Westfield Public Schools 2028-2029 School Calendar, BOE adopted 10/13/2026 (PDF), page 1, note "There are three days built into the calendar for emergency closing. Should extra days be needed, they will be added to the calendar in this order: March 26, March 27 & March 28. If these three days are not needed, schools may close on June 18, June 15, and May 25, in that order.".
- Staff days before school, Aug. 30 to 31: Westfield Public Schools 2028-2029 School Calendar, BOE adopted 10/13/2026 (PDF), page 1, list "Aug 30 Teachers & Paraprofessionals Return", "31 Staff In-Services"; Number of Scheduled Days: Aug, Students 0, Teachers 2.
- Labor Day, Sept. 4: Westfield Public Schools 2028-2029 School Calendar, BOE adopted 10/13/2026 (PDF), page 1, September 2028 grid, 4 shaded; list "Sep 4 District Closed"; page 2 "4 - Labor Day (F)".
- Rosh Hashanah, Sept. 21: Westfield Public Schools 2028-2029 School Calendar, BOE adopted 10/13/2026 (PDF), page 1, September 2028 grid, 21 shaded; list "21 Schools Closed"; page 2 "20-22 - Rosh Hashanah (begins sundown) (R)".
- Columbus Day, Oct. 9: Westfield Public Schools 2028-2029 School Calendar, BOE adopted 10/13/2026 (PDF), page 1, October 2028 grid, 9 shaded; list "Oct 9 Schools Closed"; page 2 "9 - Columbus Day (F & S)".
- Staff in-service (no school for students), Oct. 17: Westfield Public Schools 2028-2029 School Calendar, BOE adopted 10/13/2026 (PDF), page 1, October 2028 grid, 17 shaded; list "17 Schools Closed - Staff In-Service".
- November days off, Nov. 9 to 10: Westfield Public Schools 2028-2029 School Calendar, BOE adopted 10/13/2026 (PDF), page 1, November 2028 grid, 9 and 10 shaded; list "9-10 District Closed".
- Thanksgiving break, Nov. 23 to 24: Westfield Public Schools 2028-2029 School Calendar, BOE adopted 10/13/2026 (PDF), page 1, November 2028 grid, 23 and 24 shaded; list "23-24 District Closed"; page 2 "23 - Thanksgiving Day (F & S)".
- Winter break, Dec. 25 to Jan. 1: Westfield Public Schools 2028-2029 School Calendar, BOE adopted 10/13/2026 (PDF), page 1, December 2028 grid, 25 to 29 shaded; list "Dec 25, 29 District Closed", "26-28 Schools Closed"; January 2029 grid, 1 shaded; list "Jan 1 District Closed".
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 15: Westfield Public Schools 2028-2029 School Calendar, BOE adopted 10/13/2026 (PDF), page 1, January 2029 grid, 15 shaded; list "15 District Closed"; page 2 "15 - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day (F)".
- Presidents' Day, Feb. 19: Westfield Public Schools 2028-2029 School Calendar, BOE adopted 10/13/2026 (PDF), page 1, February 2029 grid, 19 shaded; list "Feb 19 District Closed"; page 2 "19 - Presidents' Day (F & S)".
- Spring break, March 26 to 30: Westfield Public Schools 2028-2029 School Calendar, BOE adopted 10/13/2026 (PDF), page 1, March 2029 grid, 26 to 30 shaded; list "Mar 26-29 Schools Closed", "30 District Closed".
- Memorial Day, May 28: Westfield Public Schools 2028-2029 School Calendar, BOE adopted 10/13/2026 (PDF), page 1, May 2029 grid, 28 shaded; list "May 28 District Closed"; page 2 "28 - Memorial Day (F)".
- Early dismissal for parent-teacher conferences, Nov. 6: Westfield Public Schools 2028-2029 School Calendar, BOE adopted 10/13/2026 (PDF), page 1, November 2028 grid, 6 half shaded; list "Nov 6-7 Student Early Dismissal (PK-5) Parent Teacher Conferences".
- Early dismissal for parent-teacher conferences, Nov. 7: Westfield Public Schools 2028-2029 School Calendar, BOE adopted 10/13/2026 (PDF), page 1, November 2028 grid, 7 half shaded; list "Nov 6-7 Student Early Dismissal (PK-5) Parent Teacher Conferences".
- Early dismissal, staff in-service, Nov. 8: Westfield Public Schools 2028-2029 School Calendar, BOE adopted 10/13/2026 (PDF), page 1, November 2028 grid, 8 half shaded; list "8 Student Early Dismissal (PK-12) Staff In-Services".
- Early dismissal before Thanksgiving, Nov. 22: Westfield Public Schools 2028-2029 School Calendar, BOE adopted 10/13/2026 (PDF), page 1, November 2028 grid, 22 half shaded; list "22 Student Early Dismissal (PK-12)".
- Early dismissal before winter break, Dec. 22: Westfield Public Schools 2028-2029 School Calendar, BOE adopted 10/13/2026 (PDF), page 1, December 2028 grid, 22 half shaded; list "Dec 22 Student Early Dismissal (PK-12)".
- Early dismissal, staff in-service, April 20: Westfield Public Schools 2028-2029 School Calendar, BOE adopted 10/13/2026 (PDF), page 1, April 2029 grid, 20 half shaded; list "Apr 20 Student Early Dismissal (PK-12) Staff In-Services".
- Early dismissal, June 15: Westfield Public Schools 2028-2029 School Calendar, BOE adopted 10/13/2026 (PDF), page 1, June 2029 grid, 15 half shaded; list "Jun 15 & 18 Student Early Dismissal (PK-12)".
- Last day of school, early dismissal, June 18: Westfield Public Schools 2028-2029 School Calendar, BOE adopted 10/13/2026 (PDF), page 1, June 2029 grid, 18 half shaded; list "Jun 15 & 18 Student Early Dismissal (PK-12)", "18 LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS/ WHS Graduation".