Planning family vacations, scheduling appointments, or simply trying to coordinate childcare — Greenwich Public Schools parents need a reliable calendar reference. Here's your guide to the GPS calendar for the 2026-27 school year.
Every date below comes from the official Greenwich Public Schools 2026-27 district calendar published at greenwichschools.org. Dates can change, so confirm against the district's current published calendar before booking travel.
Looking for a school-specific guide? See our detailed Julian Curtiss School 2026-2027 calendar.
The Year at a Glance
- Teachers report: Monday, August 24, 2026
- First Day of School (all students): Friday, August 28, 2026
- Last Day of School (students): Tuesday, June 22, 2027 (Early Release)
The published last day includes the district's five built-in snow days. If fewer are used, the year can end earlier.
Fall 2026
August
- Monday, August 24: First day for teachers
- Tuesday-Wednesday, August 25-26: Professional learning days (no students)
- Thursday, August 27: Grades 6 and 9 orientation – Early Release
- Friday, August 28: First Day of School for all students
September
- Monday, September 7: Labor Day – Schools Closed
- Friday, September 11: Rosh Hashanah – Schools OPEN this year
- Monday, September 21: Yom Kippur – Schools Closed
October
- Monday, October 12: Columbus Day – Schools OPEN (regular schedule)
- Tuesday, October 20: Teacher Collaboration Day – Early Release
November
- Tuesday, November 3: Election Day – Schools Closed
- Wednesday, November 25: Thanksgiving Eve – Early Release
- Thursday-Friday, November 26-27: Thanksgiving Break – Schools Closed
December
- Monday, December 7: Professional Learning Day – Schools Closed for students; K-8 conferences
- Tuesday, December 8: K-8 Conferences – Early Release
- Thursday, December 10: Elementary evening conferences
- Tuesday, December 22: Early Release, then Holiday Recess
- Wednesday, December 23 - Friday, January 1: Holiday Recess – Schools Closed
Note that Columbus Day is a regular school day in Greenwich — different from some neighboring districts — and Rosh Hashanah falls on a regular school day for 2026-27.
Winter 2027
January
- Monday, January 4: School resumes after Holiday Recess
- Monday, January 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Schools Closed
- Tuesday, January 26: Teacher Collaboration Day – Early Release
February
- Monday, February 8 - Friday, February 12: Winter Recess – Schools Closed
- Monday, February 15: Presidents' Day – Schools Closed
- Students return Tuesday, February 16
March
- Monday, March 8: K-5 Conferences – Early Release
- Wednesday, March 17: K-5 Conferences – Early Release
- Tuesday, March 23: Teacher Collaboration Day – Early Release
- Friday, March 26: Good Friday – Schools Closed
Spring 2027
April
- Monday, April 12 - Friday, April 16: Spring Recess – Schools Closed
May
- Friday, May 28: Early Release
- Monday, May 31: Memorial Day – Schools Closed
June
- Tuesday, June 22: Last Day of School – Early Release
Understanding Early Release Days
Early dismissal days are particularly important for working parents to track. Greenwich Public Schools schedules them throughout the year for teacher collaboration, parent-teacher conferences, and the days before Thanksgiving and the holiday recess. Dismissal times vary by school level; check your school's communications for exact times on each date.
How Snow Days Affect the Calendar
The 2026-27 calendar includes five built-in snow days, and the published June 22 last day already accounts for them:
- If all five snow days are used, the year ends June 22 as published
- Unused snow days can mean an earlier last day
- The district announces closures through its alert system, website, and local media
Differences Between Schools
While all Greenwich Public Schools follow the district calendar for major holidays, individual schools have their own start and dismissal times, school-specific events, and traditions. Always check your specific school's website and newsletters for complete information.
Getting Official Calendar Updates
For the most current information:
- District Website: greenwichschools.org
- School Websites: Each school maintains its own calendar
- Email Alerts: Sign up for district communications
A Smarter Way to Track It All
Between district-wide holidays, school-specific events, and classroom activities, there's a lot to keep track of. Many Greenwich parents spend significant time each week just searching through emails to find dates.
Schoolwise was built to solve exactly this problem. Instead of hunting through your inbox, you can ask questions like "When is the next day off school?" or "Is there early dismissal this week?" and get instant answers grounded in your school's actual communications.
Related Reading for Greenwich Parents
- Julian Curtiss School Calendar 2026-2027
- Back to School in Greenwich CT
- How to Keep Track of School Events
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