Stay up to date with the school year. Find important dates, including school calendars, early release days, holidays, and other key events, all in one place.
The school year calendar is your go-to resource for important dates and events throughout the academic year. Families can find information on school holidays, early release days, professional development days, School Committee meetings, vacation periods, and other key district events to help plan ahead. To support our multilingual community, the calendar is available for download in four languages, ensuring that all families have easy access to the information they need for a successful school year.
All Wednesdays during the school year are early release days to provide educators with dedicated Common Planning Time (CPT). This structured collaboration time allows educators across schools, grade levels, and departments to plan instruction, analyze student data, strengthen curriculum implementation, and develop strategies to better support all learners.
To preserve instructional time, the daily classroom start time will move from 8:25 a.m. to 8:20 a.m. The district anticipates that CPT will strengthen teaching practices, increase collaboration, and support improved student outcomes over time.
Somerville is a vibrant, multicultural community enriched by the many cultures, traditions, and beliefs represented among our students, families, and staff. Recognizing and honoring important religious and cultural observances throughout the year helps foster belonging, respect, and understanding across our schools. The following list highlights some of the significant observances celebrated by members of our diverse community. While it is not an exhaustive list, it reflects our ongoing commitment to acknowledging and celebrating the experiences and traditions that make Somerville Public Schools a welcoming community for all.
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September |
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September 11–13, 2026 |
Rosh Hashanah (Judaism) |
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September 20–21, 2026 |
Yom Kippur (Judaism) |
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September 25–October 2, 2026 |
Sukkot (Judaism) |
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October |
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October 2–4, 2026 |
Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah (Judaism) |
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November |
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November 1, 2026 |
All Saints’ Day (Christianity) |
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November 2, 2026 |
All Souls’ Day (Christianity) |
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November 8, 2026 |
Diwali (Hindu/Sikh/Jain) |
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November 10–11, 2026 |
Birth of the Báb & Bahá’u’lláh (Bahá’í) |
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November 24, 2026 |
Guru Nanak Jayanti (Sikhism) |
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November 24, 2026 |
Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur (Sikhism) |
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November 26, 2026 |
Day of the Covenant (Bahá’í) |
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December |
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December 8, 2026 |
Immaculate Conception (Catholic) / Bodhi Day (Buddhist) |
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December 4–12, 2026 |
Hanukkah (Judaism) |
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December 25, 2026 |
Christmas (Christianity) |
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