For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 2,800 students across 5 schools in Massachusetts. Classes begin September 2, 2026 and end June 21, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Dedham Public Schools before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for Dedham Public Schools. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Dedham Public Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for Dedham Public Schools DPS.
Who This Calendar Applies To
Schools Covered by This Calendar
The 2026–2027 Dedham Public Schools academic calendar applies district-wide to all 7 schools.
Early Childhood & Pre-K Centers1
- Early Childhood Center (PK–K)
Elementary Schools4
- Avery School (1–5)
- Greenlodge School (1–5)
- Oakdale School (1–5)
- Riverdale School (1–5)
Middle & Junior High Schools1
- Dedham Middle School (6–8)
High Schools1
- Dedham High School (9–12)
School list from the Massachusetts public school directory (MassGIS / DESE). Individual schools set their own start and dismissal times, and some may adjust specific dates — confirm with the school before planning around a date.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Dedham 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 Dedham Public Schools published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against dedham.k12.ma.us.
- ✓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 Dedham Public Schools before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Dedham Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for Grades 1-12 is September 2, 2026. Kindergarten starts on September 3, 2026.
Spring break (April Vacation) is from April 19 to April 23, 2027.
Christmas break is from December 24 to December 31, 2026.
Winter break (February Vacation) is from February 15 to February 19, 2027.
Thanksgiving break is on November 26 and November 27, 2026, with an early release on November 25, 2026.
The last day of school is June 21, 2027, assuming no additional make-up days are needed.
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and schools are closed.
Yes, professional development days include August 31, September 1, November 3, and several early release days throughout the school year.
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027, and schools are closed.
Juneteenth is observed on June 18, 2027, and schools are closed.
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