Franklin Township Public School District School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

FTDPS is a suburban school district with 10 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin September 3 and end June 23. Franklin Township Public Schools serves over 7,300 students across 10 schools in Somerset County, with its mascot being the Warriors. This calendar includes 12 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as FTDPS.

Schools in Franklin Township Public School District

Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus (Middle)
Claremont Elementary School (Elementary)
Franklin High School (High)
Conerly Road School (Elementary)
Elizabeth Avenue School (Elementary)
Franklin Park School (Elementary)
Hillcrest School (Elementary)
MacAfee Road School (Elementary)
Pine Grove Manor School (Elementary)
Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus (Middle)

Franklin Township Public School District 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-09-01 — First Day for Teachers (closed)
2026-09-01 to 2026-09-02 — Teacher In-Service, No school for students (closed)
2026-09-03 — First day for Students K-12 (in session)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day (closed)
2026-09-08 — First day for Pre-K (in session)
2026-09-21 — Fall Recess (closed)
2026-11-05 to 2026-11-06 — N.J.E.A. Convention (closed)
2026-11-13 — Teacher In-Service, No school for students (closed)
2026-11-25 — Minimum Session, All Students (partial)
2026-11-26 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Recess (closed)
2026-11-30 — Minimum session for elementary teachers then reporting achievement (closed)
2026-12-04 — Minimum Session, PK - 12 (partial)
2026-12-07 to 2026-12-11 — Minimum Session, PK-12 (Parent/Teacher conf.) (partial)
2026-12-23 — Minimum Session, PK - 12 (partial)
2026-12-24 to 2027-01-01 — Winter Recess (closed)
2027-01-01 — Winter Recess (closed)
2027-01-15 — Teacher In-Service, No school for students (closed)
2027-01-18 — Martin L. King's Birthday (closed)
2027-02-15 — President's Day (closed)
2027-03-04 to 2027-03-05 — Minimum Session 9-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences (partial)
2027-03-10 — Spring Recess (closed)
2027-03-11 to 2027-03-12 — Minimum Session 6-8 Parent/Teacher Conferences (partial)
2027-03-19 — Minimum Session, PK - 12 (partial)
2027-03-26 — Spring Recess (closed)
2027-04-19 to 2027-04-23 — Spring Break (closed)
2027-05-17 — Spring Recess (closed)
2027-05-31 — Memorial Day (closed)
2027-06-11 — Minimum Session, PK - 12 (partial)
2027-06-16 to 2027-06-17 — Minimum Session FHS (partial)
2027-06-18 — Juneteenth (closed)
2027-06-21 — Minimum Session FHS (partial)
2027-06-22 to 2027-06-23 — Minimum Session, All Students (partial)
2027-06-23 — Last day of school (partial)