For the 2026–2027 school year, Quincy Public Schools publishes its official academic calendar for Massachusetts. Classes begin Sep 3 and end Jun 4. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Quincy Public Schools before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for Quincy Public Schools. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Quincy Public Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
- First Day for Professional StaffSep 3, 2026School Opens
- Labor Day Observed - No SchoolSep 7, 2026No School
- First Day of School for Grades 1-9Sep 9, 2026School Opens
- First Day of School for Grades 10-12Sep 10, 2026School Opens
- Kindergarten and Pre-K OrientationSep 11, 2026Event
- First Day of School for Kindergarten and Pre-KSep 14, 2026School Opens
- PK-5 Early ReleaseSep 9 — Sep 30Early Release
- Grades 6-8 Early ReleaseSep 16 — Sep 30Early Release
- Grades 9-12 and LEAP Early ReleaseSep 16, 2026Early Release
- PK-5 Early ReleaseOct 7 — Oct 28Early Release
- Columbus Day Observed - No SchoolOct 12, 2026No School
- Grades 6-8 Early ReleaseOct 14 — Oct 28Early Release
- Grades 9-12 and LEAP Early ReleaseOct 14, 2026Early Release
- Election Day and Staff Professional Development - No SchoolNov 3, 2026No School
- PK-5 Early ReleaseNov 4 — Nov 25Early Release
- Veterans Day Observed - No SchoolNov 11, 2026No School
- Grades 6-8 Early ReleaseNov 18 — Nov 25Early Release
- Grades 9-12 and LEAP Early ReleaseNov 18 — Nov 25Early Release
- Thanksgiving Recess - No SchoolNov 26 — Nov 27No School
- PK-5 Early ReleaseDec 2 — Dec 23Early Release
- Grades 6-8 Early ReleaseDec 9 — Dec 23Early Release
- Grades 9-12 and LEAP Early ReleaseDec 9, 2026Early Release
- Winter Recess - No SchoolDec 24 — Jan 1No School
- Christmas Day ObservedDec 25, 2026No School
- New Year's Day Observed - No SchoolJan 1, 2027No School
- PK-5 Early ReleaseJan 6 — Jan 27Early Release
- Grades 6-8 Early ReleaseJan 13 — Jan 27Early Release
- Grades 9-12 and LEAP Early ReleaseJan 13 — Jan 27Early Release
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Observed - No SchoolJan 18, 2027No School
- PK-5 Early ReleaseFeb 3 — Feb 24Early Release
- Lunar New Year ObservedFeb 6, 2027No School
- Grades 6-8 Early ReleaseFeb 10 — Feb 24Early Release
- Grades 9-12 and LEAP Early ReleaseFeb 10, 2027Early Release
- February Recess - No SchoolFeb 13 — Feb 21No School
- Presidents Day Observed - No SchoolFeb 15, 2027No School
- PK-5 Early ReleaseMar 3 — Mar 31Early Release
- Grades 6-8 Early ReleaseMar 10 — Mar 24Early Release
- Grades 9-12 and LEAP Early ReleaseMar 10, 2027Early Release
- Good Friday Observed - No SchoolMar 26, 2027No School
- PK-5 Early ReleaseApr 7 — Apr 28Early Release
- Grades 6-8 Early ReleaseApr 14 — Apr 28Early Release
- Grades 9-12 and LEAP Early ReleaseApr 14, 2027Early Release
- April Recess - No SchoolApr 17 — Apr 25No School
- Patriots Day Observed - No SchoolApr 19, 2027No School
- PK-5 Early ReleaseMay 5 — May 26Early Release
- Grades 6-8 Early ReleaseMay 12 — May 26Early Release
- Grades 9-12 and LEAP Early ReleaseMay 12, 2027Early Release
- Memorial Day - No SchoolMay 31, 2027No School
- PK-5 Early ReleaseJun 2 — Jun 23Early Release
- Last Day of School for High School Seniors - Day 168Jun 4, 2027School Closes
- Grades 6-8 Early ReleaseJun 9 — Jun 23Early Release
- Quincy High School GraduationJun 14, 2027Event
- North Quincy High School GraduationJun 15, 2027Event
- Juneteenth Observed - No SchoolJun 18, 2027No School
- JuneteenthJun 19, 2027Event
- Last Day of School for Students and Staff - Day 180; Early Release for Elementary and Middle School StudentsJun 23, 2027School Closes
- Adjusted Last Day of School if One School Day Is CancelledJun 24, 2027School Closes
- Adjusted Last Day of School if Two School Days Are CancelledJun 25, 2027School Closes
- Adjusted Last Day of School if Three School Days Are CancelledJun 28, 2027School Closes
- Adjusted Last Day of School if Four School Days Are CancelledJun 29, 2027School Closes
- Adjusted Last Day of School if Five School Days Are CancelledJun 30, 2027School Closes
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for Quincy Public Schools QPS.
Who This Calendar Applies To
Schools Covered by This Calendar
The 2026–2027 Quincy Public Schools academic calendar applies district-wide to all 20 schools — expand a category to see every school.
Early Childhood & Pre-K Centers1
- Amelio Della Chiesa Early Childhood Center (PK)
Elementary Schools11
- Atherton Hough School (K–5)
- Beechwood Knoll Elementary School (K–5)
- Charles A Bernazzani Elementary School (K–5)
- Clifford H Marshall Elementary School (K–4)
- Francis W Parker School (K–5)
- Lincoln-Hancock Community School (K–4)
- Merrymount School (K–5)
- Montclair School (K–5)
- Snug Harbor Community School (PK–5)
- Squantum School (K–5)
- Wollaston School (K–5)
Middle & Junior High Schools4
- Atlantic Middle School (6–8)
- Broad Meadows Middle School (6–8)
- Central Middle School (6–8)
- South West Middle School (5–8)
High Schools2
- North Quincy High School (9–12)
- Quincy High School (9–12)
Combined & Specialized Campuses2
- Dr. Rick DeCristofaro Learning Center (PK–8)
- Point Webster Middle 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 Quincy 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 Quincy Public Schools published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against quincypublicschools.com.
- ✓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 Quincy Public Schools before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Quincy Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in Grades 1-9 is September 9, 2026. Students in Grades 10-12 begin on September 10, 2026, while Kindergarten and Pre-K students begin on September 14, 2026.
Spring break, listed as April Recess, is from April 17 through April 25, 2027. Schools will be closed during this period.
Christmas break is part of Winter Recess, which runs from December 24, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Christmas Day is observed on December 25, 2026.
Winter Recess in Quincy Public Schools is from December 24, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Students return after the New Year's Day holiday.
Thanksgiving Recess is November 26 and November 27, 2026. Schools will be closed on both days.
The scheduled last day of school for students and staff is June 23, 2027, provided there are no school cancellations. Elementary and middle school students will have an early release.
The last day of school for high school seniors is June 4, 2027.
February Recess is from February 13 through February 21, 2027. Schools will be closed during this period.
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026. Schools will be closed.
Columbus Day is observed on October 12, 2026. There will be no school.
No. Schools will be closed on November 3, 2026, for Election Day and staff professional development.
Veterans Day is observed on November 11, 2026. Schools will be closed.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027. Schools will be closed.
Presidents Day is observed on February 15, 2027. It falls during February Recess, and schools will be closed.
Good Friday is observed on March 26, 2027. Schools will be closed.
Patriots Day is observed on April 19, 2027. It falls during April Recess, and schools will be closed.
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027. Schools will be closed.
Juneteenth is observed by Quincy Public Schools on June 18, 2027, and schools will be closed. Juneteenth falls on June 19, 2027.
Quincy High School graduation is scheduled for June 14, 2027, and North Quincy High School graduation is scheduled for June 15, 2027.
Yes. All cancelled school days must be made up. Depending on the number of cancellations, the last day may move to June 24, June 25, June 28, June 29, or June 30, 2027.
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