The Waterbury Times|Waterbury Public Schools|July 29, 2026

Waterbury- Waterbury Public Schools has released its 2026–2027 school year calendar, giving families a look ahead at the first day of school, holidays, professional development days, early dismissals, and scheduled breaks.

The new school year will officially begin on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The district calendar includes 181 school daysfor students, with the final day of school scheduled for Thursday, June 10, 2027, which will be an early dismissal day, unless changes are required due to weather-related cancellations.

Summer Meals Continue Across Waterbury as School Break Reaches Second Half

Before students return, Waterbury Public Schools will host several summer programs, professional learning opportunities, and staff preparation days.

Important Dates Before the School Year Begins

Summer Programs

• July 6–31: Summer school programs continue for eligible students
• Programs include elementary extended school year services, special education extended school year programs, high school credit recovery, and middle school summer programs.

August 2026

• August 13–17: Administration Professional Learning
• August 18–19: New Teacher Orientation
• August 20: Professional Development Day
• August 21: Professional Development Day
• August 24: Professional Development Day
• August 25: First Day of School

September 2026 Highlights

• September 7: Labor Day — No School
• September 9: Commissioner’s Network Early Dismissal / Professional Development Day
• September 11: Rosh Hashanah — No School
• September 16: Elementary and High School Open Houses (5–7 PM) — Early Dismissal
• September 16: Middle School Early Dismissal — Teacher Collaboration/Professional Development
• September 21: Yom Kippur — No School
• September 23: Middle School Open House (5–7 PM) — Early Dismissal
• September 23: High School and Elementary Early Dismissal — Teacher Collaboration/Professional Development
• September 30: Professional Development Day — No School

Scheduled School Breaks

Thanksgiving Recess

• November 26–27, 2026 — No School

Winter Recess

• December 24–31, 2026 — No School

Spring Recess

• April 12–16, 2027 — No School

Additional No School Dates

• October 12: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples Day
• November 3: Election Day
• November 11: Veterans Day
• January 1: New Year’s Day
• January 6: Three Kings Day (Observed)
• January 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• February 15: Presidents Day
• March 9: Eid al-Fitr — Muslim Holiday
• March 26: Good Friday
• May 31: Memorial Day

Marking Period Dates

First Marking Period

• Ends: October 29, 2026
• Report Cards Distributed: November 16, 2026

Second Marking Period

• Ends: January 19, 2027
• Report Cards Distributed: February 3, 2027

Third Marking Period

• Ends: March 29, 2027
• Report Cards Distributed: April 20, 2027

End of School Year

The last day of school is scheduled for June 10, 2027, and will be an early dismissal day. The district notes that the final date may be adjusted depending on weather-related school cancellations.

The Waterbury Board of Education approved the 2026–2027 school year calendar on December 18, 2025.

Families are encouraged to review the calendar throughout the year for scheduled early dismissals, professional development days, and school closures.