Vacation Planning Guide
The Dorchester School District Two Board of Trustees believes that attendance is a key factor in student achievement, and any absence from school represents an educational learning loss to the student.
Dorchester School District Two also recognizes that time with family and friends is an additional key factor in a student's success and well-being.
Please review this Family Vacation Planning Guide to help ensure that planned trips are aligned with major breaks in the school calendar.
| School Break | Dates |
|---|---|
| Labor Day Weekend | September 5-7, 2026 Students Return September 8, 2026 |
| Fall Break | October 7-12, 2026 Staff Day October 12, 2026 Students Return October 13, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 21 - 29, 2026 Students Return November 30, 2026 |
| Winter Break | December 19, 2026 - January 4, 2027 Half Day December 18, 2026 Staff Day January 4, 2027 Students Return January 5, 2027 |
| MLK Weekend | January 16-18, 2027 Students Return January 19, 2027 |
| President's Day Weekend | February 12-15, 2027 Staff Day February 12, 2027 Students Return February 16, 2027 |
| Extended March Weekend | March 13-15, 2027 Staff Day March 15, 2027 Students Return March 16, 2027 |
| Spring Break | March 27, 2027 - April 4, 2027 Students Return April 5, 2027 |