2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar

August 2026

• CPS: Back-to-School Staff In-Service

  Tue, Aug 25, 2026 - Thu, Aug 27, 2026

  Back-to-School Staff In-Service. No school for all students.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

September 2026

• CPS: School Committee Meeting

  Tue, Sep 1, 2026

  School Committee Meeting

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: First Day of School - Gr. 1-12+

  Tue, Sep 1, 2026

  First Day of School - Gr. 1-12+

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, Sep 2, 2026

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: First Day of School - K & CPP

  Thu, Sep 3, 2026

  First Day of School - K & CPP

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: No School, Labor Day

  Mon, Sep 7, 2026

  Labor Day. No School & CPS Offices Closed.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, Sep 9, 2026

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Rosh Hashanah

  Fri, Sep 11, 2026 - Sun, Sep 13, 2026

  Rosh Hashanah. Religious & Cultural Holiday; school is in session.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: School Committee Meeting

  Tue, Sep 15, 2026

  School Committee Meeting

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, Sep 16, 2026

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: No School, Yom Kippur

  Mon, Sep 21, 2026

  Yom Kippur. No School & CPS Offices Closed.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, Sep 23, 2026

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, Sep 30, 2026

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

October 2026

• CPS: School Committee Meeting

  Tue, Oct 6, 2026

  School Committee Meeting

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, Oct 7, 2026

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: No School, Indigenous Peoples Day

  Mon, Oct 12, 2026

  Indigenous Peoples Day. No School & CPS Offices Closed.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, Oct 14, 2026

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: School Committee Meeting

  Tue, Oct 20, 2026

  School Committee Meeting

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, Oct 21, 2026

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, Oct 28, 2026

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

November 2026

• CPS: No School for Students, Election Day & Staff PD Day

  Tue, Nov 3, 2026

  Election Day & Staff PD Day. No School for All Students / Staff Professional Development Day.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, Nov 4, 2026

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Diwali Begins

  Sun, Nov 8, 2026

  Diwali begins. Religious & Cultural Holiday; school is in session.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: No School, Veterans Day

  Wed, Nov 11, 2026

  Veterans Day. No School & CPS Offices Closed.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: School Committee Meeting

  Tue, Nov 17, 2026

  School Committee Meeting

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, Nov 18, 2026

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: 4-Hour School Day - All Grades

  Wed, Nov 25, 2026

  4-Hour School Day - All Grades

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: No School, Thanksgiving Break

  Thu, Nov 26, 2026 - Fri, Nov 27, 2026

  Thanksgiving Break. No School & CPS Offices Closed.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

December 2026

• CPS: School Committee Meeting

  Tue, Dec 1, 2026

  School Committee Meeting

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, Dec 2, 2026

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Hanukkah

  Fri, Dec 4, 2026 - Sat, Dec 12, 2026

  Hanukkah. Religious & Cultural Holiday; school is in session.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, Dec 9, 2026

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: School Committee Meeting

  Tue, Dec 15, 2026

  School Committee Meeting

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, Dec 16, 2026

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: 4-Hour School Day - All Grades

  Wed, Dec 23, 2026

  4-Hour School Day - All Grades

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: No School, Winter Break

  Thu, Dec 24, 2026 - Fri, Jan 1, 2027

  Winter Break. Includes Christmas and New Year's; CPS offices closed for Christmas and New Year's.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

January 2027

• CPS: No School for Students, Staff PD Day

  Mon, Jan 4, 2027

  Staff PD Day. No School for All Students / Staff Professional Development Day.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: School Committee Meeting

  Tue, Jan 5, 2027

  School Committee Meeting

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Three Kings Day/Epiphany

  Wed, Jan 6, 2027

  Three Kings Day/Epiphany. Religious & Cultural Holiday; school is in session.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, Jan 6, 2027

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, Jan 13, 2027

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: No School, Dr. MLK, Jr. Day

  Mon, Jan 18, 2027

  Dr. MLK, Jr. Day. No School & CPS Offices Closed.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: School Committee Meeting

  Tue, Jan 19, 2027

  School Committee Meeting

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, Jan 20, 2027

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, Jan 27, 2027

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

February 2027

• CPS: School Committee Meeting

  Tue, Feb 2, 2027

  School Committee Meeting

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, Feb 3, 2027

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Lunar New Year

  Sat, Feb 6, 2027

  Lunar New Year. Religious & Cultural Holiday.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Ramadan

  Sun, Feb 7, 2027 - Mon, Mar 8, 2027

  Ramadan. Religious & Cultural Holiday; school is in session.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, Feb 10, 2027

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: No School, February Break

  Mon, Feb 15, 2027 - Fri, Feb 19, 2027

  February Break. Includes President's Day (No School & CPS Offices Closed).

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, Feb 24, 2027

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

March 2027

• CPS: School Committee Meeting

  Tue, Mar 2, 2027

  School Committee Meeting

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, Mar 3, 2027

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: No School, Eid al-Fitr (Subject to Change)

  Wed, Mar 10, 2027

  Eid al-Fitr (subject to change). No School & CPS Offices Closed.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: School Committee Meeting

  Tue, Mar 16, 2027

  School Committee Meeting

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, Mar 17, 2027

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, Mar 24, 2027

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: No School for Students, Staff PD Day

  Thu, Mar 25, 2027

  Staff PD Day. No School for All Students / Staff Professional Development Day.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: No School, Good Friday

  Fri, Mar 26, 2027

  Good Friday. No School & CPS Offices Closed.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Easter

  Sun, Mar 28, 2027

  Easter. Religious & Cultural Holiday.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, Mar 31, 2027

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

April 2027

• CPS: School Committee Meeting

  Tue, Apr 6, 2027

  School Committee Meeting

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, Apr 7, 2027

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, Apr 14, 2027

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: No School, April Break

  Mon, Apr 19, 2027 - Fri, Apr 23, 2027

  April Break. Includes Patriot's Day (No School & CPS Offices Closed).

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Passover

  Thu, Apr 22, 2027 - Wed, Apr 28, 2027

  Passover. Religious & Cultural Holiday; school is in session on weekdays outside April Break.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, Apr 28, 2027

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

May 2027

• CPS: Orthodox Easter

  Sun, May 2, 2027

  Orthodox Easter. Religious & Cultural Holiday.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: School Committee Meeting

  Tue, May 4, 2027

  School Committee Meeting

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, May 5, 2027

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, May 12, 2027

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Eid al-Adha (Subject to Change)

  Mon, May 17, 2027

  Eid al-Adha (subject to change). Religious & Cultural Holiday; school is in session.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: School Committee Meeting

  Tue, May 18, 2027

  School Committee Meeting

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, May 19, 2027

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, May 26, 2027

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: No School, Memorial Day

  Mon, May 31, 2027

  Memorial Day. No School & CPS Offices Closed.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

June 2027

• CPS: School Committee Meeting

  Tue, Jun 1, 2027

  School Committee Meeting

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, Jun 2, 2027

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: CRLS Graduation

  Thu, Jun 3, 2027

  CRLS Graduation

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, Jun 9, 2027

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: School Committee Meeting

  Tue, Jun 15, 2027

  School Committee Meeting

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Early Release Wednesday - Grades Preschool-8 Only

  Wed, Jun 16, 2027

  Early Release Wednesday, Grades Preschool-8 Only. 30 minutes early dismissal; FMA & MLK has 2-hour early dismissal.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: No School, Juneteenth (Observed)

  Fri, Jun 18, 2027

  Juneteenth (observed). No School & CPS Offices Closed.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Last Day of School & 4-Hour School Day (If 0 Snow Days)

  Tue, Jun 22, 2027

  Last Day of School & 4-Hour School Day (if 0 snow days). All grades.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.

• CPS: Last Day of School & 4-Hour School Day (If 5 Snow Days)

  Tue, Jun 29, 2027

  Last Day of School & 4-Hour School Day (if 5 snow days). All grades.

  Created from the 2026-27 Cambridge Public Schools Calendar, Cambridge, MA.