Jersey City Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Jersey City Public Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year. Official district website
School Year Timeline
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| First Day of School | September 10, 2026 (Thu) | School Opens |
| Yom Kippur | September 21, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | October 12, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Election Day | November 3, 2026 (Tue) | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 26, 2026 - November 27, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Recess | December 24, 2026 - January 1, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Good Friday | March 26, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Spring Recess | March 29, 2027 - April 2, 2027 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Juneteenth | June 18, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Independence Day | July 5, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
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Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Elementary Schools Open House | September 22, 2026 (Tue) |
| Middle Schools Open House | September 23, 2026 (Wed) |
| High Schools Open House | September 24, 2026 (Thu) |
| JC Arts Open House | September 30, 2026 (Wed) |
| Marking Period 1 Progress Reports Due | October 14, 2026 (Wed) |
| National PSAT Day | October 28, 2026 (Wed) |
| End of Marking Period 1 | November 20, 2026 (Fri) |
| Middle Schools Open House | December 1, 2026 (Tue) |
| High Schools Open House | December 2, 2026 (Wed) |
| Elementary Schools Open House | December 3, 2026 (Thu) |
| JC Arts Open House | December 9, 2026 (Wed) |
| Marking Period 2 Progress Reports Due | December 22, 2026 (Tue) |
| Elementary, Middle, and High School Midterm Exams | January 25, 2027 - January 29, 2027 |
| End of Marking Period 2 | February 5, 2027 (Fri) |
| High Schools Open House | February 16, 2027 (Tue) |
| Elementary Schools Open House | February 17, 2027 (Wed) |
| Middle Schools Open House | February 18, 2027 (Thu) |
| JC Arts Open House | February 23, 2027 (Tue) |
| Marking Period 3 Progress Reports Due | March 9, 2027 (Tue) |
| Sneak-A-Peek | March 15, 2027 - March 19, 2027 |
| End of Marking Period 3 | April 21, 2027 (Wed) |
| Elementary Schools Report Card | May 4, 2027 (Tue) |
| Middle Schools Report Card | May 5, 2027 (Wed) |
| High Schools Report Card | May 6, 2027 (Thu) |
| JC Arts Report Card | May 13, 2027 (Thu) |
| Marking Period 4 Progress Reports Due | May 20, 2027 (Thu) |
| Parents as Partners Conference | May 27, 2027 (Thu) |
| Elementary and Middle Schools Finals | June 3, 2027 - June 10, 2027 |
| High School Finals | June 7, 2027 - June 11, 2027 |
Jersey City Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027 www.newjerseyschoolcalendar.com
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About Jersey City Public Schools
Jersey City has two major selective-entry cycles before graduation. Around grades five and six, eligible residents can apply to the Accelerated Enrichment Program, including children then attending district, private, charter, or home-school settings. Infinity Institute offers a selective grades 6–12 route and requires an assessment.
High-school entry creates the second selection cycle. McNair Academic, Infinity Institute, and Innovation High School use separate application procedures within the district’s broader registration system. Some eighth graders complete admissions testing or submit additional materials, while comprehensive schools remain available through the regular enrollment process.
A student may begin in a neighborhood elementary school, apply to an accelerated or selective setting in the middle grades, and face another application decision in eighth grade. The school finder identifies available campuses; the admissions pages identify testing, eligibility review, and additional materials.
Compared With Related Districts
Selected highlights from this district calendar and related district calendar pages.
Jersey City Public Schools uses this Spring Break week, while Hunterdon Central Regional High School (March 26, 2027 - April 2, 2027) and Hamilton Township School District (March 25, 2027 - March 30, 2027) use different windows in the related calendar set.
Jersey City Public Schools starts on this date; Hunterdon Central Regional High School (September 2, 2026) and Kearny School District (September 8, 2026) use different first-day dates in the related calendar set.
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