For the 2026–2027 school year, Wayland Public Schools 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 Wayland Public Schools before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for Wayland Public Schools. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Wayland Public Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
- 6th and 9th Grade OrientationAug 28, 2026Event
- First Day of Classes for Pre-K and Grades 1-12Aug 31, 2026School Opens
- First Day of KindergartenSep 2, 2026School Opens
- Schools ClosedSep 4, 2026No School
- Schools ClosedSep 7, 2026No School
- Schools ClosedSep 21, 2026No School
- Schools ClosedOct 12, 2026No School
- Schools ClosedNov 11, 2026No School
- Super Early Release – Grab and Go LunchNov 25, 2026Early Release
- Schools ClosedNov 26 — Nov 27No School
- Schools ClosedDec 23 — Dec 31No School
- Schools ClosedJan 1, 2027No School
- School ClosedJan 18, 2027Event
- Schools ClosedFeb 15 — Feb 20No School
- Schools ClosedMar 26, 2027No School
- Schools ClosedApr 19 — Apr 23No School
- Schools ClosedMay 31, 2027No School
- WHS GraduationJun 4, 2027Event
- Last Day of School (180th Day) – Super Early Release and Grab and Go LunchJun 16, 2027School Closes
- Last Day for TeachersJun 17, 2027School Closes
- Schools ClosedJun 18, 2027No School
- 185th Day of School – Super Early Release if Five Snow Days Are Used and Grab and Go LunchJun 24, 2027Early Release
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for Wayland Public Schools WPS.
Who This Calendar Applies To
Schools Covered by This Calendar
The 2026–2027 Wayland Public Schools academic calendar applies district-wide to all 6 schools.
Early Childhood & Pre-K Centers1
- The Children's Way Preschool (PK)
Elementary Schools3
- Claypit Hill School (K–5)
- Happy Hollow School (K–5)
- Loker School (K–5)
Middle & Junior High Schools1
- Wayland Middle School (6–8)
High Schools1
- Wayland 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 Wayland 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 Wayland Public Schools published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against wayland.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 Wayland Public Schools before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Wayland Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of classes for Pre-K and students in Grades 1-12 is Monday, August 31, 2026.
The first day of kindergarten is Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
Spring break is from Monday, April 19 through Friday, April 23, 2027. Schools will be closed during this period.
Christmas break begins on Wednesday, December 23, 2026, and continues through Friday, January 1, 2027.
Winter break is from Monday, February 15 through Saturday, February 20, 2027. Schools will be closed during this period.
Thanksgiving break is Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27, 2026. There will also be a super early release with Grab and Go lunch on Wednesday, November 25, 2026.
The scheduled last day of school is Wednesday, June 16, 2027. It is the 180th school day and will include a super early release with Grab and Go lunch.
The last day for teachers is Thursday, June 17, 2027.
Wayland High School graduation is scheduled for Friday, June 4, 2027.
Schools will be closed on Friday, September 4 and Monday, September 7, 2026.
Yes. Wayland Public Schools will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Yes. Schools will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Yes. Schools will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2027.
Yes. Schools will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2027.
If all five snow days are used, the 185th school day will be Thursday, June 24, 2027. It will be a super early release day with Grab and Go lunch.
On super early release days, elementary schools dismiss at 11:30 a.m., the high school dismisses at 12:15 p.m., and the middle school dismisses at 12:20 p.m.
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