Portland Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Portland Public Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year. Official district website
School Year Timeline
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Yom Kippur | September 21, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Indigenous Peoples’ Day | October 12, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Veterans’ Day | November 11, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 25, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Holidays | November 26, 2026 (Thu); November 27, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Winter Break | December 23, 2026 - December 31, 2026 | No School |
| New Year’s Day | January 1, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents’ Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| February Break | February 16, 2027 - February 19, 2027 | No School |
| Patriot’s Day | April 19, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| April Break | April 20, 2027 - April 23, 2027 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 11, 2027 (Fri) | School Closes |
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Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Quarter 1 begins (Students following the quarter calendar) | August 31, 2026 (Mon) |
| Semester 1 begins (Students following the semester calendar) | August 31, 2026 (Mon) |
| Trimester 1 begins (Students following the trimester calendar) | August 31, 2026 (Mon) |
| Quarter 1 ends (Students following the quarter calendar) | November 6, 2026 (Fri) |
| Quarter 2 begins (Students following the quarter calendar) | November 9, 2026 (Mon) |
| Trimester 1 Report Cards Available (Students following the trimester calendar and their families) | November 9, 2026 - November 20, 2026 |
| Trimester 1 ends (Students following the trimester calendar) | November 24, 2026 (Tue) |
| Trimester 2 begins (Students following the trimester calendar) | November 30, 2026 (Mon) |
| Quarter 2 ends (Students following the quarter calendar) | January 22, 2027 (Fri) |
| Semester 1 ends (Students following the semester calendar) | January 22, 2027 (Fri) |
| Quarter 3 begins (Students following the quarter calendar) | January 25, 2027 (Mon) |
| Semester 2 begins (Students following the semester calendar) | January 25, 2027 (Mon) |
| Trimester 2 ends (Students following the trimester calendar) | March 5, 2027 (Fri) |
| Trimester 3 begins (Students following the trimester calendar) | March 8, 2027 (Mon) |
| Trimester 2 Report Cards Available (Students following the trimester calendar and their families) | March 15, 2027 - March 26, 2027 |
| Quarter 3 ends (Students following the quarter calendar) | April 2, 2027 (Fri) |
| Quarter 4 begins (Students following the quarter calendar) | April 5, 2027 (Mon) |
| Quarter 4 ends (Students following the quarter calendar) | June 11, 2027 (Fri) |
| Semester 2 ends (Students following the semester calendar) | June 11, 2027 (Fri) |
| Trimester 3 ends (Students following the trimester calendar) | June 11, 2027 (Fri) |
| Trimester 3 Report Cards Available (Students following the trimester calendar and their families) | June 11, 2027 (Fri) |
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Portland Public Schools
Portland Public Schools provides diverse educational options across Maine's largest city. Elementary language pathways feature Spanish immersion at Lyseth Elementary and Spanish language instruction within Ocean Avenue's International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme. At Lyseth, students learn academic content while developing Spanish and English literacy; placement follows program-specific enrollment priorities and a lottery when applications exceed available spaces.
High school placement operates entirely through citywide school choice rather than neighborhood zones. Eighth graders preparing to enter high school rank preferences among Casco Bay High School (an expeditionary learning academy), Deering High School (utilizing a 4x4 block schedule with extensive AP electives), and Portland High School (anchored by a supportive Ninth Grade Academy). The Family Welcome Center coordinates multilingual registrations, language assessments, and ongoing academic tracking through Infinite Campus.
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Portland Public Schools lists February Break as 4 weekdays off. This named block is worth tracking separately for childcare, appointments, travel, and shared household calendars.
Portland Public Schools lists 34 early-release or half-day items that may affect pickup times even when school is in session.
Portland Public Schools ends on this date; Oxford Hills School District (MSAD 17 / RSU 17) (June 10, 2027) and Regional School Unit 1 (RSU 1 / LKRSU) (June 14, 2027) close on different dates in the related calendar set.
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