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Common Questions
RUTHERFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students is Thursday, September 3, 2026[cite: 1, 12].
Spring Recess is scheduled from April 19 to April 23, 2027[cite: 32, 41].
Holiday Recess begins on December 24, 2026, and runs through January 1, 2027. Schools reopen on Monday, January 4, 2027[cite: 6, 7, 21, 22].
Winter Recess takes place on Friday, February 12 and Monday, February 15, 2027[cite: 28, 29].
Schools are closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27, 2026[cite: 5, 19]. There is a one-session day on Wednesday, November 25[cite: 4, 18].
The last day of school for students and teachers is Tuesday, June 22, 2027[cite: 40, 52].
Union School Graduation is on Monday, June 21, 2027 [cite: 39, 50], and High School Graduation is on Tuesday, June 22, 2027[cite: 40, 51].
Yes, schools are closed for Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 [cite: 3, 16], and for the NJEA Convention on Thursday and Friday, November 5 and 6, 2026[cite: 4, 17].
There are 184 total days for students in grades 7-12 and 183 total days for students in grades PreK-6[cite: 53].
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