South Windsor Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
The South Windsor Public Schools Calendar for 2026-2027 runs August 26 to about June 10. All the scattered days off, sorted by date and ready to sync to your phone.
- First / last day
- Break
- No school
- Early release
South Windsor Public Schools Calendar 2026-27 Key Dates
The whole South Windsor Public Schools year fits in about 41 weeks, August 26 through June 10. The long breaks are the weeks to book early, before everyone else on the same calendar does.
| Event | Date | Days off |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 26–27 | 2 weekdays |
| Winter Break | December 24, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | 7 weekdays |
| Spring Break | April 12–16 | 5 weekdays |
| Last day of school | Thursday, June 10, 2027 (tentative) |
The School Year by the Numbers
Add up the dates on the South Windsor Public Schools Calendar and the 2026-27 year comes to roughly 183 weekdays in class against 24 weekdays off, with 38 shortened days on top.
| Measure | 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Weeks from first to last day | 41 |
| Weekdays of school (approx.) | 183 |
| Weekdays off for students | 24 |
| Early release / conference days | 38 |
| Mondays and Fridays off outside breaks | 8 |
| Short weeks | 12 |
What Stands Out on the South Windsor Public Schools Calendar
Compared with the other Connecticut districts on this site, using the same official calendars:
- School is in session on Veterans Day 2026 (November 11), while 16 of the 27 Connecticut districts we cover close.
- 183 days in the school year by our count of the calendar; Connecticut districts we cover range from 177 to 185.
- Winter break 2026 of 7 weekdays, the shortest among the Connecticut districts we cover (they range from 7 to 8).
- Closed for Yom Kippur, as are 16 other Connecticut districts we cover.
- 38 early release days, the most of any Connecticut district we cover.
First Day of School 2026
The first day of school on the South Windsor Public Schools Calendar is Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Teachers report earlier, starting August 24. Summer ends here for every family in the district at once, so the trip home and the final week of camp both have to fit before it.
Because classes begin on a Wednesday, the opening week is only 3 days long. The first full week of school starts Monday, August 31.
Breaks on the South Windsor Public Schools Calendar: Fall, Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring
These are the South Windsor Public Schools breaks to plan around first. Each line gives the weekdays off and the full travel window with weekends added, which is the stretch airlines and rentals price.
Thanksgiving Break 2026: November 26–27
The South Windsor Public Schools Calendar gives 2 weekdays with no school; classes resume Monday, November 30. The travel window with weekends added runs Thu, Nov 26 – Sun, Nov 29, 4 days.
Winter Break 2026: December 24, 2026 – January 1, 2027
The South Windsor Public Schools Calendar gives 7 weekdays with no school; classes resume Monday, January 4. The travel window with weekends added runs Thu, Dec 24 – Sun, Jan 3, 11 days.
Spring Break 2027: April 12–16
The South Windsor Public Schools Calendar gives 5 weekdays with no school; classes resume Monday, April 19. The travel window with weekends added runs Sat, Apr 10 – Sun, Apr 18, 9 days.
Single Days Off and Short Weeks on the South Windsor Public Schools Calendar
Outside the long breaks, students here have 10 single days off during the school year, and 12 weeks are shortened, either by one of those days or by part of a longer break. In total that is 24 weekdays with no school between August 26 and June 10.
2 of those single days are teacher workdays; they are listed in the teacher workday section further down.
6 Mondays and 2 Fridays are off outside the breaks, which turns them into long weekends. The rest land mid-week, which is when parents most often need a sitter or a day of leave.
- Labor Day: Mon, Sep 7
- Yom Kippur: Mon, Sep 21
- Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Mon, Oct 12
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Mon, Jan 18
- February Break: Fri, Feb 12
- Presidents’ Day: Mon, Feb 15
- Good Friday: Fri, Mar 26
- Memorial Day: Mon, May 31
| Weekday | Days off (outside long breaks) |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6 |
| Tuesday | 2 |
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Thursday | 0 |
| Friday | 2 |
Long Weekends to Plan Around
Beyond the main breaks, the South Windsor Public Schools Calendar sets up 7 long weekends of three days or more. These are the easiest short trips of the year because no school days are missed.
- Sat, Sep 5 – Mon, Sep 7 (3 days)
- Sat, Sep 19 – Mon, Sep 21 (3 days)
- Sat, Oct 10 – Mon, Oct 12 (3 days)
- Sat, Jan 16 – Mon, Jan 18 (3 days)
- Fri, Feb 12 – Mon, Feb 15 (4 days)
- Fri, Mar 26 – Sun, Mar 28 (3 days)
- Sat, May 29 – Mon, May 31 (3 days)
Teacher Workdays on the South Windsor Public Schools Calendar
2 days during the school year are set aside for teacher training or planning with no students in class. Buildings are open for staff but not for children, so plan care for these the same way you would a holiday.
- Prof. Development: Tue, Nov 3, Tue, Mar 2
Early Release Days on the South Windsor Public Schools Calendar
South Windsor Public Schools has 38 early release or conference days on the 2026-27 calendar, and 26 of them fall on a Wednesday. Pickup moves earlier on these days, so after-school care has to start sooner.
- Early Dismissal Days - Elementary: Wed, Sep 16, Wed, Sep 23, Wed, Sep 30, Wed, Oct 7, Wed, Oct 14, Wed, Oct 21, Wed, Oct 28, Wed, Nov 4, Wed, Nov 11, Wed, Apr 21, Wed, Apr 28, Wed, May 5, Wed, May 12, Wed, May 19, Wed, May 26, Wed, Jun 2
- Early Dismissal Days - High School: Mon, Oct 5, Mon, Oct 26, Mon, Nov 16, Mon, Dec 14, Mon, Feb 8, Mon, Mar 1, Mon, May 3, Mon, May 24
- Conferences: Wed, Nov 18, Wed, Dec 2, Wed, Dec 9, Wed, Dec 16, Wed, Mar 17, Wed, Mar 24, Wed, Mar 31, Wed, Apr 7
- Early Dismissal Days - All District: Wed, Nov 25, Wed, Dec 23, Thu, Jun 10
- Early Dismissal TEMS Conferences: Tue, Dec 1, December 3–4
Last Day of School 2027 on the South Windsor Public Schools Calendar
The last day of school at South Windsor Public Schools is tentatively Thursday, June 10, 2027. The district labels it tentative, which usually means weather closures can push it later.
Since the year wraps up on a Thursday, the final week has 4 school days, and summer starts that Friday.
Printable South Windsor Public Schools Calendar: Month by Month
Each month of the South Windsor Public Schools Calendar is drawn below, with days off, breaks and early releases colored in. The table counts the weekdays with no school and the early release days per month, which is the quickest way to see when you will need extra childcare.
December is the busiest month, with 6 weekdays off and 8 early releases, so it is the one to line up cover for first.
| Month | Weekdays off | Early releases |
|---|---|---|
| August | 0 | 0 |
| September | 2 | 3 |
| October | 1 | 6 |
| November | 3 | 5 |
| December | 6 | 8 |
| January | 2 | 0 |
| February | 2 | 1 |
| March | 2 | 4 |
| April | 5 | 3 |
| May | 1 | 6 |
| June | 0 | 2 |
How the South Windsor Public Schools Calendar Compares in Connecticut
South Windsor Public Schools opens after 5 other districts in Connecticut and on the same day as 5. The earliest start in the state is Stamford Public Schools on August 25; the latest is Glastonbury Public Schools on September 2.
6 other Connecticut districts on this site finish earlier, starting with West Hartford Public Schools on June 8.
Winter break here is 7 weekdays, the same as most Connecticut districts on this site.
26 other districts share the same spring break week, including Stamford Public Schools, Bridgeport Public Schools, Fairfield Public Schools. That matters if cousins or split households cross district lines.
Across the school year it gives 24 weekdays off; the typical Connecticut district here gives 26. It has 38 early release or conference days, more than the usual 14.
Where the South Windsor Public Schools Calendar Dates Come From
We read the calendar South Windsor Public Schools posted on southwindsorschools.org and copied each date as printed. The version used here was approved by the school board on January 28, 2026.
The link below opens the district’s own file, so any date here can be confirmed in one click. Add the calendar file to your phone once and the whole South Windsor Public Schools year sits next to your work meetings instead of in a file you have to dig up again.
Updated · official calendar file · southwindsorschools.org
More Connecticut School Calendars
Comparing districts nearby? See every district side by side on the Connecticut School Calendars 2026-2027 page. Planning a trip? Compare spring break 2027 dates across every district we track, or see how long Thanksgiving break is in each state.
South Windsor Public Schools Calendar FAQ
When does South Windsor Public Schools start in 2026?
- Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Summer trips and camps need to wrap up before then.
When is the last day of school for South Windsor Public Schools in 2027?
- The last day of school is tentatively Thursday, June 10, 2027.
When is South Windsor Public Schools spring break 2027?
- April 12–16, 5 weekdays off.
Does South Windsor Public Schools get the whole week of Thanksgiving off?
- No: Thanksgiving break runs November 26–27, 2 weekdays.
How long is South Windsor Public Schools winter break?
- December 24, 2026 – January 1, 2027: 7 weekdays off. Counting the weekends around it, that is 11 days in a row without school, Thu, Dec 24 – Sun, Jan 3.
When are South Windsor Public Schools early release days?
- There are 38 early release or conference days, most often on a Wednesday. Each date is in the early release section above, so after-school pickup can be arranged before the week arrives.
How many days off does South Windsor Public Schools have outside the breaks?
- 10 single days spread across the year, with 12 shortened weeks; each one is listed above by date.
Will snow days extend the South Windsor Public Schools school year?
- The published calendar does not list make-up days, so any added days would come from a later district announcement.