Massachusetts School Holidays (2026)

School holidays in Massachusetts include term dates and breaks such as spring, winter, and Thanksgiving break. The first day of school usually starts in late August and ends mid-June.

For more updated information on school holidays in Massachusetts, United States, please visit individual school websites.

When are the school holidays in Massachusetts?

Which are the public holidays in Massachusetts?

New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is the start of the year according to the Gregorian calendar. In Massachusetts, city offices are closed, as well as public libraries.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates the life of the famed human rights activist, celebrated every third Monday of January.

Presidents Day
This is a holiday held annually on the third Monday of February, in honor of the former Presidents of the United States.

Patriots Day
Celebrated in April, Patriots Day commemorates the Battles of Lexington and Concord. These were the first battles of the American Revolutionary War.

Memorial Day
A federal holiday in the United States, Memorial Day remembers the people who died serving the Armed Forces of the United States.

Independence Day
Celebrated every 4th of July in honor of the United States’ independence in 1776.

Labor Day
This holiday honors the American labor movements and is celebrated every first Monday in September.

Columbus Day
This day marks the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americas in 1492.

Veterans Day
This holiday honors the United States Armed Forces military veterans.

Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day is a special time to give thanks for the blessings of a bountiful year.

Christmas Day
Christmas Day celebrates the birth of Jesus. It is a festive holiday, marked by giving gifts and spending time with loved ones.