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.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for Chester School District. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Chester School District's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for Chester School District SD.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Chester 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 Chester School District published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against chester-nj.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 Chester School District before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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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