Paramus School Closures Coming Soon: What Families Need To Know

Paramus Public Schools students have three days off this week, with additional schedule changes later in November.

By Dani Sepe, Patch Staff

Nov 2, 2026 1:47 PM EST

Paramus Public Schools has upcoming closures for Election Day, the NJEA Convention and Thanksgiving. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

PARAMUS, NJ — Families with children attending Paramus Public Schools have several school closures coming up this week.

According to the district's 2026-27 school calendar, schools will be closed to students Tuesday, Nov. 3, for Election Day, while staff will participate in professional development.

Schools will also be closed Thursday, Nov. 5, and Friday, Nov. 6, for the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) Convention.

Additionally, the district has scheduled a minimum day for Wednesday, Nov. 25, ahead of Thanksgiving.

Schools will then be closed Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27, for Thanksgiving break.

Families can find the complete academic calendar, including upcoming school breaks and other scheduled events, on the Paramus Public Schools website.

The district also offers instructions for subscribing to school calendars and receiving weekly event summaries.

For additional information, families can contact the district office at 201-261-7800.

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