Back To School: Salem 2025-26 School Calendar

SALEM, MA — Back-to-school planning has already begun in Salem, with calendars available to help parents prepare for the first day in the Salem Public Schools District.

The first day of school for most students in Salem is Aug. 28.

Heading into the upcoming school year, some dates are subject to change.

Here is the list of dates to know for this school year:

Calendar

First Day: Aug. 27 (Grade 9); Aug. 28 (Grades 1-8, 10-12)

Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 27-28

Winter Break: Dec. 22-Jan. 2

February Break: Feb. 16-20

April Break: April 20-24

Last Day: June 16

See here for the full calendar.