Dover School District Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Dover School District for the 2026-2027 academic year. Official district website
School Year Timeline
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | September 1, 2026 (Tue) | School Opens |
| Labor Day Recess | September 4, 2026 - September 7, 2026 | No School |
| Columbus Day | October 12, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Veterans’ Day | November 11, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 25, 2026 - November 27, 2026 | No School |
| Holiday Recess | December 24, 2026 - January 1, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Winter Recess | February 22, 2027 - February 26, 2027 | No School |
| Spring Recess | April 26, 2027 - April 30, 2027 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 16, 2027 (Wed) | School Closes |
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Extended Time Off
| Window | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Day Recess Window | Sep 4–8, 2026Districtwide no-school: Sep 4–8, 2026 | 5 days |
| Columbus Day Window | Oct 9–12, 2026Districtwide no-school: Oct 9, 2026; Oct 12, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Oct 10–11, 2026 | 4 days |
| Thanksgiving Recess Window | Nov 25–29, 2026Districtwide no-school: Nov 25–27, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Nov 28–29, 2026 | 5 days |
| Holiday Recess Window | Dec 24, 2026–Jan 3, 2027Districtwide no-school: Dec 24, 2026–Jan 1, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Jan 2–3, 2027 | 11 days |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Day Window | Jan 15–18, 2027Districtwide no-school: Jan 15, 2027; Jan 18, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Jan 16–17, 2027 | 4 days |
| Winter Recess Window | Feb 20–28, 2027Districtwide no-school: Feb 22–26, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Feb 20–21, 2027; Feb 27–28, 2027 | 9 days |
| Spring Recess Window | Apr 24–May 2, 2027Districtwide no-school: Apr 26–30, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Apr 24–25, 2027; May 1–2, 2027 | 9 days |
| Memorial Day Window | May 28–31, 2027Districtwide no-school: May 28, 2027; May 31, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: May 29–30, 2027 | 4 days |
Dover School District Calendar 2026-2027 newhampshireschoolcalendar.com
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Dover School District
Dover School District structures community schooling across Garrison, Woodman Park, and Frances G. Hopkins Elementary at Horne Street for grades K–4, Dover Middle School for grades 5–8, and Dover High School for grades 9–12. High school students can pursue career-technical certifications at the Dover Career Technical Center or individualized learning pathways at Bellamy Academy.
The district utilizes a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to address academic progress, behavioral growth, and student health. Parents verify neighborhood school assignments with the registrar, access student academic records through the district portal, and coordinate bus routes and cafeteria services on individual campus sites.
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Dover School District lists 1 early-release or half-day item that may affect pickup times even when school is in session.
Dover School District lists 7 teacher, planning, or student-holiday items beyond the headline break periods.
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About This Calendar
Data Source: DOVER SCHOOL DISTRICT SAU 11 - ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2026–2027 — School Board Approved - December 8, 2025 How we verify dates
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