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Download Chester School District's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 2 schools in New Jersey. Classes begin August 27, 2026 and end June 11, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Chester School District before scheduling around them.
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Chester School District Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in Chester School District for the 2026-2027 school year is August 27, 2026.
Spring Break in Chester School District runs from March 29 through April 2, 2027. Schools are closed during this period.
Christmas Break begins with an early dismissal on December 23, 2026. Schools are closed from December 24, 2026, through January 1, 2027, with classes resuming after the break.
Winter Break includes an early dismissal on December 23, 2026, followed by school closure from December 24, 2026, to January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break begins with an early dismissal on November 25, 2026. Schools are closed on November 26-27, 2026 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
The last day of school for students is June 11, 2027. It is an early dismissal day and also the 8th Grade Graduation.
Teachers report for professional development from August 24-26, 2026. Additional professional development days are scheduled on October 13, 2026 and January 19, 2027.
Chester School District will be closed for Labor Day on September 7, 2026.
Schools are closed for Columbus Day on October 12, 2026.
Schools are closed for the NJEA Convention on November 5-6, 2026.
Schools are closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 18, 2027.
Chester School District will be closed for Presidents' Day on February 15, 2027.
Schools are closed for Good Friday on March 26, 2027.
Schools are closed for Memorial Day on May 31, 2027.
Early dismissal for parent-teacher conferences is scheduled on November 2-4, 2026 and April 12-14, 2027.
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