Back To School: Stamford 2026-27 School Calendar

STAMFORD, CT — Summer is starting to wind down as the first day of school in Stamford is quickly approaching.

Students will return to the classroom in Stamford on Tuesday, Aug. 25.

Heading into the upcoming school year, some dates are subject to change. View the full calendar for more details on district happenings.

Here is the list of dates to know for this school year:

Stamford Public Schools

• First Day: Aug. 25
• Labor Day: Sept. 7, Schools Closed
• Open School Night, high schools: Sept. 17
• Yom Kippur: Sept. 21, Schools Closed
• Early Release for students: Sept. 23
• Open School Night, elementary schools: Sept. 24
• Columbus Day: Oct. 12, Schools Closed
• Early Release for students, parent-teacher conferences: Oct. 14-16
• Early Release for students: Oct. 28
• Election Day: Nov. 3, Schools Closed
• Veterans Day: Nov. 11, Schools Closed
• Early Release, students and staff: Nov. 25
• Thanksgiving Recess: Nov. 26-27
• Early Release, students and staff: Dec. 23
• Winter Break: Dec. 24 through Jan. 1, 2027. Classes resume Jan. 4.
• MLK Jr. Day: Jan. 18, Schools Closed
• Early Release for students: Jan. 27
• Early Release for students, parent-teacher conferences: Feb. 10-12
• Mid-Winter Break: Feb. 15-Feb. 19, classes resume Feb. 22
• Early Release for students: Feb. 24
• Eid-al-Fitr: March 10, Schools Closed
• Early Release for students: March 24
• Good Friday: March 26, Schools Closed
• Spring Break: April 12-16, classes resume March 19
• Early Release for students: April 28
• Early Release for students: May 26
• Early Release for students: June 23
• Memorial Day: May 31, Schools Closed
• Last Day of School: TBD