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Hartford's School Calendar For 2025-26: What You Need To Know

The summer of 2025 is rapidly ending, with local students ready to fill the hallways for the 2025-26 school year.

HARTFORD, CT — Summer is almost over for Hartford students, with the first day of school for most students being Tuesday, Aug. 26.

Here are some of the important 2025-26 school year dates for the Hartford School System:

Start date: Tuesday, Aug. 26

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Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 4

Thanksgiving break: Thursday, Nov. 27, through Friday, Nov. 28

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Winter break: Wednesday, Dec. 24, through Tuesday, Jan. 6

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, Jan. 19

Presidents' Day Recess: Monday, Feb. 16, to Tuesday, Feb. 17

Spring break: Monday, April 13, to Friday, April 17

Last day of school (tentative): Tuesday, June 16

For the full Hartford School District calendar, click on this link.

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