Hackensack Public Schools School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

HSD is a suburban school district with 6 schools. Hackensack High School, established in 1894, uses the Latin motto "Scientia Terras Irradiamus" — meaning "We irradiate the Earth with knowledge." Calendar dates are confirmed for part of the year; the rest of the 2026-2027 calendar isn't available yet — check back soon.

Source: Hackensack Public Schools

Also known as HSD.

Schools in Hackensack Public Schools

Hackensack High School (High)
Nellie K. Parker (Elementary)
Fairmount (Elementary)
Fanny Meyer Hillers (Elementary)
Jackson Avenue (Elementary)
Hackensack Middle School (Middle)

Hackensack Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-24 to 2026-08-27 — New Teachers Orientation
2026-09-01 — Opening Day - All Staff 1:00pm Dismissal
2026-09-02 — PD for Staff - No Students
2026-09-03 — First day for students
2026-09-07 — Labor Day - Schools Closed
2026-09-14 — Back to School Night - ECDC 12:30pm Dismissal Students Only
2026-09-15 — Back to School Night - Elementary 12:30pm Dismissal Students Only
2026-09-16 — Back to School Night - Middle 12:30pm Dismissal Students Only
2026-09-17 — Back to School Night - High School 12:30pm Dismissal Students Only
2026-09-21 — Yom Kippur - Schools Closed
2026-10-12 — Indigenous Peoples Day - Schools Closed
2026-10-20 — PD Staff - 1:30-3:00pm 12:30pm Dismissal for Students Only
2026-11-03 — PD for Staff - No Students
2026-11-05 to 2026-11-06 — NJEA Convention - Schools Closed
2026-11-16 to 2026-11-20 — Parent/Teacher Conference - Elementary 12:30pm Dismissal Students Only
2026-11-25 — 12:30pm Dismissal for Staff & Students
2026-11-26 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving - Schools Closed
2026-11-30 — Parent/Teacher Conference - ECDC 12:30pm Dismissal Students Only
2026-12-01 to 2026-12-04 — Parent/Teacher Conference - ECDC 12:30pm Dismissal Students Only
2026-12-09 to 2026-12-11 — Parent/Teacher Conference - High School 12:30pm Dismissal Students Only
2026-12-14 to 2026-12-18 — Parent/Teacher Conference - Middle 12:30pm Dismissal Students Only
2026-12-18 — 12:30pm Dismissal for Staff & Students
2026-12-24 to 2026-12-31 — Holiday Recess - Schools Closed
2027-01-01 — New Year's Day - Schools Closed
2027-01-18 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Schools Closed
2027-01-19 — PD Staff - 1:30-3:00pm 12:30pm Dismissal for Students Only
2027-02-15 to 2027-02-16 — Winter Recess - Schools Closed
2027-02-23 — PD Staff - 1:30-3:00pm 12:30pm Dismissal for Students Only
2027-03-10 — Eid al-Fitr - Schools Closed
2027-03-16 — PD Staff - 1:30-3:00pm 12:30pm Dismissal for Students Only
2027-03-26 — Good Friday - Schools Closed
2027-03-29 to 2027-03-31 — Spring Recess - Schools Closed
2027-04-01 to 2027-04-02 — Spring Recess - Schools Closed
2027-04-20 — PD Staff - 1:30-3:00pm 12:30pm Dismissal for Students Only
2027-05-31 — Memorial Day - Schools Closed
2027-06-17 — 12:30pm Dismissal for Staff & Students
2027-06-18 — Juneteenth - Schools Closed
2027-06-21 — 12:30pm Dismissal Students Only
2027-06-22 — Middle School Moving Up Ceremony 12:30pm Dismissal Staff & Students
2027-06-23 — High School Graduation 12:30pm Dismissal for Staff & Students
2027-06-23 — Last Day of School 12:30pm Dismissal for Students & Staff