Regional School Unit 71 (RSU 71) Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Regional School Unit 71 (RSU 71) 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 |
| Indigenous People's Day | October 12, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 24, 2026 - November 27, 2026 | No School |
| Holiday Break | December 23, 2026 - January 1, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Winter Break | February 15, 2027 - February 19, 2027 | No School |
| Spring Break | April 19, 2027 - April 23, 2027 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 9, 2027 (Wed) | School Closes |
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Extended Time Off
| Window | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Day Window | Sep 4–7, 2026Districtwide no-school: Sep 4, 2026; Sep 7, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Sep 5–6, 2026 | 4 days |
| Indigenous People's Day Window | Oct 9–12, 2026Districtwide no-school: Oct 9, 2026; Oct 12, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Oct 10–11, 2026 | 4 days |
| Thanksgiving Break Window | Nov 21–29, 2026Districtwide no-school: Nov 23–27, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Nov 21–22, 2026; Nov 28–29, 2026 | 9 days |
| Holiday Break Window | Dec 23, 2026–Jan 3, 2027Districtwide no-school: Dec 23, 2026–Jan 1, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Jan 2–3, 2027 | 12 days |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Window | Jan 15–18, 2027Districtwide no-school: Jan 15, 2027; Jan 18, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Jan 16–17, 2027 | 4 days |
| Winter Break Window | Feb 13–21, 2027Districtwide no-school: Feb 15–19, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Feb 13–14, 2027; Feb 20–21, 2027 | 9 days |
| Spring Break Window | Apr 17–25, 2027Districtwide no-school: Apr 19–23, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Apr 17–18, 2027; Apr 24–25, 2027 | 9 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| First Quarter ends (All K-12 students in Regional School Unit 71 (RSU 71)) | October 30, 2026 (Fri) |
| Second Quarter ends (All K-12 students in Regional School Unit 71 (RSU 71)) | January 22, 2027 (Fri) |
| Third Quarter ends (All K-12 students in Regional School Unit 71 (RSU 71)) | April 2, 2027 (Fri) |
| Fourth Quarter ends (All K-12 students in Regional School Unit 71 (RSU 71)) | June 9, 2027 (Wed) |
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Regional School Unit 71 (RSU 71)
Regional School Unit 71 (RSU 71) serves Belfast, Belmont, Morrill, Searsmont, and Swanville through town elementary schools that converge at Troy Howard Middle School (grades 6–8) and Belfast Area High School (grades 9–12).
Because elementary pathways vary by municipality, families confirm attendance zones through the district registration guide. Parents complete annual student verification updates online, monitor bus transit routes, and subscribe to superintendent newsletters for districtwide announcements.
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Regional School Unit 71 (RSU 71) lists 11 early-release or half-day items that may affect pickup times even when school is in session.
Regional School Unit 71 (RSU 71) ends on this date; Regional School Unit 61 / Maine School Administrative District 61 (RSU 61 / MSAD 61) (June 11, 2027) and Regional School Unit 75 / Maine School Administrative District 75 (RSU 75 / MSAD 75) (June 14, 2027) close on different dates in the related calendar set.
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Data Source: Regional School Unit 71 2026-2027 School Calendar — Approved: 12.08.2025 Updated: 08.12.2026 How we verify dates
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