Two opening dates
Grades 1–12 start August 24. Kindergarten interview days are August 24–26, followed by the first kindergarten school day on August 27. Ask the school for your interview appointment.
Source: Official academic calendar
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School District of Philadelphia 2026–2027: Kindergarten, Conferences & Spring Recess
The School District of Philadelphia (SDP) begins the 2026–2027 school year on August 24 for grades 1–12, while kindergarten begins August 27. Use the revised SDP calendar when arranging childcare, travel and end-of-year plans. For all dates and downloads, see the School District of Philadelphia 2026-2027 calendar.
Full conference days need a care plan
November 16, January 29 and April 16 are full report card conference days with school closed for students. These dates differ from the half-day pattern in older versions of the calendar.
Source: Current district calendar
Include the Monday after spring recess
March 22–25 is spring recess; March 26 is Good Friday. March 29 is a full staff professional development day with school closed for students, so students do not return that Monday.
Source: March academic dates
Use the current June finish
The current webpage lists June 9 as the last student day, a full day. June 10 is for staff reorganization. May 18 Election Day remains tentative; verify it before booking time away.
Source: District calendar and updates
Sources and calendar review
This guide uses the district materials reviewed for our calendar record on November 11, 2026. The article publication date is separate from that source review. District notices may change the schedule; check the current downloads before making firm arrangements.
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