Jackson, NJ – Jackson – The Jackson School District has officially released its 2026–2027 academic calendar, outlining the full schedule of school days, holidays, and breaks for students and teachers. The new year will begin right after Labor Day and include several scheduled shortened days, state holidays, and mid-year breaks for staff development and conferences.
The school year begins on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, when all students report for the first day of class. Staff will return earlier, on September 1–2, for preparation days. The calendar provides 180 instructional days for students and 184 workdays for teachers.
Key dates and holidays
September 2026
- Sept. 1–2: Staff report, no students
- Sept. 7: Schools closed for Labor Day
- Sept. 8: First day for students
- Sept. 21: Schools closed for holiday
October 2026
- Oct. 12: Schools closed for Columbus Day
November 2026
- Nov. 2–4: Shortened days for Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Nov. 5–6: Schools closed for NJEA Convention
- Nov. 25: Shortened day before break
- Nov. 26–27: Schools closed for Thanksgiving Break
December 2026
- Dec. 7: Shortened day for All Students / Staff PD
- Dec. 23: Shortened day before break
- Dec. 24–31: Schools closed for Winter Break
January 2027
- Jan. 1: Schools closed for New Year’s Day
- Jan. 18 (tentative): Schools closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Jan. 26–27 (tentative): High school students only – exam shortened days
- Jan. 28: Schools closed for teacher reports and transition day
February 2027
- Feb. 12 & 15 (tentative): Schools closed for Presidents’ Day Weekend
March 2027
- Mar. 8: Shortened day for All Students / Staff PD
- Mar. 25: Shortened day before Spring Break
- Mar. 26–31: Schools closed for Spring Break
April 2027
- Apr. 1 & 2 (tentative): Continuation of Spring Break
May 2027
- May 10: Shortened day for All Students / Staff PD
- May 28: Shortened day before Memorial Day
- May 31: Schools closed for Memorial Day
June 2027
- June 14–18 (tentative): Shortened days for students’ final week
- June 18: Last day for students
- June 21: Schools closed for Juneteenth
Additional notes
The district noted that if any emergency closings occur due to weather or unforeseen events, days will be made up in the following order:
- Feb. 12
- Apr. 2
- Apr. 1
- Additional days beginning June 22, 2027
The school year will conclude for students on Friday, June 18, 2027, while teachers will remain for an in-service day through June 21, unless additional days are added.
Key Points: Jackson School District releases 2026–2027 academic calendar – Jackson
- First day for students: September 8, 2026; last day: June 18, 2027.
- Major breaks include Winter Break (Dec. 24–31) and Spring Break (Mar. 26–Apr. 2).
- Holidays include Labor Day, Columbus Day, MLK Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, and Juneteenth.
- Emergency makeup days may extend the school year beyond June 18 if needed.