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Massachusetts
Check public holidays and school term dates in Massachusetts (MA), United States. Below is a quick reference for region-wide holiday dates and school calendar periods.
Today in Massachusetts is Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
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Public holidays in Massachusetts (MA) 2026
Public holidays in Massachusetts include national dates such as New Year's Day and Christmas Day, along with region-specific holidays such as Patriots' Day and Juneteenth Independence Day.
HolidayDate
New Year's DayThursday, January 1
Martin Luther King Jr. DayMonday, January 19
Washington's BirthdayMonday, February 16
Patriots' DayMonday, April 20
Memorial DayMonday, May 25
Juneteenth Independence DayFriday, June 19
Independence DaySaturday, July 4
Labor DayMonday, September 7
Columbus DayMonday, October 12
Veterans' DayWednesday, November 11
Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 26
Christmas DayFriday, December 25
Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. Last checked: April 8, 2026.
School term dates in Massachusetts 2026
These school dates are provided as a region-wide reference for Massachusetts in 2026.
PeriodStartEndNotes
School calendarVaries by districtVaries by districtMassachusetts districts publish their own calendars. Use the official DESE School and District Profiles directory to find your district. Source
Winter breakVaries by districtVaries by districtCheck your district calendar through the Massachusetts School and District Profiles directory. Source
Spring breakVaries by districtVaries by districtCheck your district calendar through the Massachusetts School and District Profiles directory. Source
Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Last checked: April 8, 2026.