For the 2026–2027 school year, Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District publishes its official academic calendar for Massachusetts. Classes begin Aug 31 and end Jun 16. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
- No School - New Year's Day ObservedJan 1, 2027No School
- School ReopensJan 4, 2027Event
- Grades 9-12 Early ReleaseJan 14, 2027Early Release
- PreK-12 Early ReleaseJan 15, 2027Early Release
- No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. DayJan 18, 2027No School
- PreK-8 Early ReleaseFeb 9, 2027Early Release
- No School - Presidents DayFeb 15, 2027No School
- No School - February BreakFeb 16 — Feb 19No School
- No School - Good FridayMar 26, 2027No School
- No School - Patriots DayApr 19, 2027No School
- No School - Spring BreakApr 20 — Apr 23No School
- PreK-12 Early ReleaseMay 28, 2027Early Release
- No School - Memorial DayMay 31, 2027No School
- Minnechaug GraduationJun 4, 2027Event
- Last Day of School - Early ReleaseJun 16, 2027School Closes
- No School - Juneteenth ObservedJun 18, 2027No School
- 185th Day (with 5 Cancellation Days) - Early ReleaseJun 24, 2027Early Release
- Professional Learning 1/2 Day Unit A, Full Day Unit CAug 26, 2026Event
- Professional Learning DayAug 27, 2026Event
- Grades 1-12 First Day of SchoolAug 31, 2026School Opens
- Kindergarten First Day of SchoolSep 3, 2026School Opens
- No School - Labor DaySep 7, 2026No School
- PreK First Day of SchoolSep 10, 2026School Opens
- PreK-8 Early ReleaseSep 24, 2026Early Release
- PreK-5 Early ReleaseOct 9, 2026Early Release
- No School - Columbus DayOct 12, 2026No School
- PreK-12 Early ReleaseOct 30, 2026Early Release
- PreK-5 Early ReleaseNov 2, 2026Early Release
- No School for Students - Conferences and Professional Development for StaffNov 3, 2026No School
- No School - Veterans DayNov 11, 2026No School
- No School - Thanksgiving BreakNov 25 — Nov 27No School
- PreK-8 Early ReleaseDec 10, 2026Early Release
- No School - Winter BreakDec 23 — Dec 31No School
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District HWRSD.
Who This Calendar Applies To
Schools Covered by This Calendar
The 2026–2027 Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District academic calendar applies district-wide to all 6 schools.
Elementary Schools2
- Mile Tree Elementary School (PK–1)
- Stony Hill School (2–3)
Middle & Junior High Schools2
- Soule Road School (4–5)
- Wilbraham Middle School (6–8)
High Schools1
- Minnechaug Regional High School (9–12)
Combined & Specialized Campuses1
- Green Meadows Elementary School (PK–8)
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 Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against hwrsd.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 Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in Grades 1-12 is Monday, August 31, 2026. Kindergarten students begin on Thursday, September 3, 2026, and PreK students begin on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Spring Break is from Tuesday, April 20 through Friday, April 23, 2027. Schools are also closed for Patriots Day on Monday, April 19, 2027.
Christmas break is included in Winter Break, which begins on Wednesday, December 23, 2026, and continues through Thursday, December 31, 2026.
Winter Break is from Wednesday, December 23 through Thursday, December 31, 2026. Schools remain closed for New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027, and reopen on Monday, January 4, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break is from Wednesday, November 25 through Friday, November 27, 2026.
The scheduled last day of school is Wednesday, June 16, 2027, and students will have an early release. The school year may be extended because of school cancellations.
February Break is from Tuesday, February 16 through Friday, February 19, 2027. Schools are also closed for Presidents Day on Monday, February 15, 2027.
Schools are closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Schools are closed for Columbus Day on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Schools are closed for Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Schools are closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 18, 2027.
Schools are closed for Good Friday on Friday, March 26, 2027.
Schools are closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 31, 2027.
Minnechaug graduation is scheduled for Friday, June 4, 2027.
Early-release days include September 24, October 9, October 30, November 2, December 10, 2026, January 14, January 15, February 9, May 28, and June 16, 2027. Early-release schedules vary by grade level.
There is no school for students on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, because of conferences and professional development for staff.
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