For the 2026–2027 school year, West Hartford Public Schools publishes its official academic calendar for Connecticut. Classes begin Aug 26 and end Jun 8. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with West Hartford Public Schools before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for West Hartford Public Schools. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
West Hartford Public Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
- Teacher In-service DaysAug 24 — Aug 25Teacher Day
- First Day of SchoolAug 26, 2026School Opens
- Labor DaySep 7, 2026No School
- Yom KippurSep 21, 2026Event
- Indigenous Peoples' DayOct 12, 2026No School
- Election Day - Teacher In-service, No School for StudentsNov 3, 2026No School
- Veterans Day - School in SessionNov 11, 2026No School
- Thanksgiving RecessNov 26 — Nov 27No School
- Holiday RecessDec 24 — Jan 1No School
- Martin Luther King, Jr. DayJan 18, 2027No School
- Winter RecessFeb 15 — Feb 16No School
- Good FridayMar 26, 2027No School
- Spring RecessApr 12 — Apr 16No School
- Memorial DayMay 31, 2027No School
- Last Day of SchoolJun 8, 2027School Closes
- Juneteenth DayJun 18, 2027Event
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for West Hartford Public Schools WHPS.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 West Hartford Public Schools calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar West Hartford Public Schools published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against whps.org.
- ✓Board-approved version is used where the district marks one.
- ✓First and last day match the published calendar.
- ✓Breaks and holidays are listed with their full date ranges.
- ✓Teacher / no-school days are included where the district lists them.
- ✓Changes happen. Districts amend calendars mid-year — confirm with West Hartford Public Schools before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
West Hartford Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school in West Hartford Public Schools is August 26, 2026.
Spring Recess in West Hartford Public Schools is from April 12 through April 16, 2027.
Christmas Break, listed as Holiday Recess, is from December 24, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Winter Recess in West Hartford Public Schools is February 15-16, 2027, and includes Presidents' Day on February 15.
Thanksgiving Recess in West Hartford Public Schools is November 26-27, 2026.
The scheduled last day of school in West Hartford Public Schools is June 8, 2027. Snow or emergency days will be made up after this date if needed.
Teacher In-service Days are August 24-25, 2026. There is also a Teacher In-service Day on November 3, 2026, with no school for students.
Labor Day is September 7, 2026.
Yom Kippur is September 21, 2026.
Indigenous Peoples' Day is October 12, 2026.
Election Day is November 3, 2026. It is a Teacher In-service Day, and there is no school for students.
Yes. Veterans Day is November 11, 2026, and school is in session.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is January 18, 2027.
Good Friday is March 26, 2027.
Memorial Day is May 31, 2027.
Statewide Summative Assessments are scheduled from March through May 2027.
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