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- First Day of School (Except Kindergarten)
- First Day of Kindergarten
2026–2027OfficialUpdated
Pittsburgh Public Schools School Calendar 2026–2027
The Pittsburgh Public Schools calendar includes holidays, school breaks, early dismissals and important dates from August 2026 through June 2027. Dates are checked against the district’s published calendar. Printable PDF and Google/Apple Calendar sync options are available below.
School Year Timeline
School Year at a Glance
- First Day of SchoolAug 24, 2026
- Thanksgiving BreakNov 26, 2026 - Nov 27, 2026
- Winter BreakDec 24, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
- Spring BreakMar 22, 2027 - Mar 26, 2027
- Last Day of SchoolJun 8, 2027
- Today
School year dates
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School (Except Kindergarten) | School opens | |
| First Day of Kindergarten | School opens | |
| Labor Day | Schools closed | |
| Yom Kippur | Schools closed | |
| Veterans Day | Schools closed | |
| Thanksgiving Recess | through | Schools closed |
| Winter Break | through | No school |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Schools closed | |
| Eid al-Fitr | Schools closed | |
| Spring Break | through | No school |
| Election Day | Schools closed | |
| Memorial Day | Schools closed | |
| Last Day of School | School closes |
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Extended Time Off
Extended no-school periods for Pittsburgh Public Schools 2026-2027
| Period | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Recess Window | Nov 26 – 29, 2026 Districtwide no-school: Nov 26 – 27, 2026 Adjacent weekend: Nov 28 – 29, 2026 | 4 days |
| Winter Break Window | Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 Districtwide no-school: Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 Adjacent weekend: Jan 2 – 3, 2027 | 11 days |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Window | Jan 16 – 20, 2027 Districtwide no-school: Jan 18 – 20, 2027 Adjacent weekend: Jan 16 – 17, 2027 | 5 days |
| Spring Break Window | Mar 20 – 28, 2027 Districtwide no-school: Mar 22 – 26, 2027 Adjacent weekend: Mar 20 – 21, 2027 · Mar 27 – 28, 2027 | 9 days |
Planning windows include weekends; they are not counts of school days missed. Conditional and grade-specific closures are excluded.
For students and families
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Take a Child to School Day | |
| Quarter Interim Progress Report | |
| Parent-Teacher Conferences (Secondary and specified schools) — 6–12 and 9–12 schools; Special schools; South Hills; EHS | |
| Parent-Teacher Conferences (Early childhood and other listed schools) — Early Childhood, PreK–5, PreK–8 and 6–8 schools | |
| Quarter 1 Ends | |
| Quarter 2 Begins | |
| Report Card Distribution | |
| CAS Application Window | through |
| Quarter Interim Progress Report | |
| Winter Keystone Testing Window — Students assigned these assessments by their school | through |
| First Semester / Second Report Card Period Ends | |
| Second Semester / Third Report Card Period Begins | |
| Early Childhood Application Window | through |
| Report Card Distribution | |
| CAS Application Deadline | |
| Quarter Interim Progress Report | |
| Early Childhood Application Deadline | |
| Quarter 3 Ends | |
| Quarter 4 Begins | |
| Report Card Distribution | |
| PSSA English Language Arts Window — Students assigned these assessments by their school | through |
| PSSA Math, Science and Make-Up Window — Students assigned these assessments by their school | through |
| Optional PSSA Math, Science and Make-Up Window — Students assigned these assessments by their school | through |
| Quarter Interim Progress Report | |
| Take a Father to School Day | |
| Spring Keystone Testing Window — Students assigned these assessments by their school | through |
Month by month
Monthly Calendar
Highlighted dates follow the published calendar; grouped or inferred entries are labelled. Today is determined in Eastern Time (America/New_York).
- School Day
- Weekend
- Holiday (No School)
- School Break
- First / Last Day
September 2026
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- Labor Day
- Take a Child to School Day
- Professional Development (Half Day)
- Yom Kippur
October 2026
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- Quarter Interim Progress Report
- Professional Development (Half Day)
- Parent-Teacher Conferences (Secondary and specified schools)
- Parent-Teacher Conferences (Early childhood and other listed schools)
- Professional Development (Half Day)
- Quarter 1 Ends
- Quarter 2 Begins
November 2026
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- Election Day / Professional Development
- Veterans Day
- Report Card Distribution
- Professional Development (Half Day)
- Thanksgiving Recess
December 2026
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- CAS Application Window Application period; not a daily appointment.
- Quarter Interim Progress Report
- Professional Development (Half Day)
- Winter Break
January 2027
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- CAS Application Window Application period; not a daily appointment.
- Winter Break
- Winter Keystone Testing Window Testing window; school assigns individual dates.
- First Semester / Second Report Card Period Ends
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Clerical Day
- Professional Development
- Second Semester / Third Report Card Period Begins
February 2027
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- CAS Application Window Application period; not a daily appointment.
- Report Card Distribution
- Early Childhood Application Window Application period; not a daily appointment.
- CAS Application Deadline
- Professional Development (Half Day)
- Professional Development (Half Day)
March 2027
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- Early Childhood Application Window Application period; not a daily appointment.
- Quarter Interim Progress Report
- Eid al-Fitr
- Professional Development (Half Day)
- Early Childhood Application Deadline
- Spring Break
April 2027
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- Quarter 3 Ends
- Quarter 4 Begins
- Report Card Distribution
- PSSA English Language Arts Window Testing window; school assigns individual dates.
May 2027
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- PSSA Math, Science and Make-Up Window Testing window; school assigns individual dates.
- Optional PSSA Math, Science and Make-Up Window Testing window; school assigns individual dates.
- Quarter Interim Progress Report
- Take a Father to School Day
- Spring Keystone Testing Window Testing window; school assigns individual dates.
- Election Day
- Memorial Day
June 2027
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- Last Day of School
About Pittsburgh Public Schools
Pittsburgh Public Schools opens August 24, 2026 for all grades except kindergarten, which begins August 27. Students finish June 8, 2027. Eight dates are marked Half Day PD in the parent-friendly PDF: September 18, October 9 and 23, November 20, December 18, February 12 and 26, and March 12. February 26 is a half day, not a full student closure. Schools provide their own dismissal and pickup times.
October conferences are split by school configuration. October 12 applies to the listed secondary and special-school group, including South Hills and EHS. October 16 applies to Early Childhood, PreK–5, PreK–8 and 6–8. South Hills is specifically named in the October 12 group, so families should follow their school’s notice rather than choosing a date from its grade span alone. These are separate dates, not a weeklong districtwide break.
Thanksgiving closes schools November 26–27; November 25 remains a school day. Winter break runs December 24 through January 1, with students scheduled back January 4. January 18–20 brings three different closures: the MLK holiday, a clerical day and professional development. Spring break covers March 22–26, with classes scheduled to resume March 29. Testing, application and graduation windows identify periods for individual assignments or deadlines; they do not add daily attendance requirements.
About This Calendar
Data source: Based on the district calendar and supporting sources listed below.
- Pittsburgh Public Schools 2026–2027 Parent Friendly Calendar (PDF)
- Pittsburgh Public Schools official calendar and key dates
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Pittsburgh Public Schools, any state education authority, or any official district body. While we strive for accuracy, always verify important dates with the official district website.
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