For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 28,000 students across 50 schools in New Jersey. Classes begin September 8, 2026 and end June 24, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Paterson Public Schools before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for Paterson Public Schools. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Paterson Public Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for Paterson Public Schools PPS.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Paterson 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 Paterson Public Schools published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against paterson.k12.nj.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 Paterson Public Schools before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Paterson Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school is September 8, 2026.
Spring break is from March 29 to April 2, 2027.
Christmas break falls during winter recess from December 24 to December 31, 2026.
Winter break is from December 24 to December 31, 2026.
Thanksgiving break is from November 26 to November 27, 2026.
The last day of school for students is June 23, 2027.
Summer school begins on July 6, 2026.
The February winter break is from February 15 to February 16, 2027.
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027, and schools are closed.
Juneteenth is observed on June 18, 2027.
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