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When Is Summer Break for Philadelphia Public Schools? (2026 Dates)

  • Writer: Spencer Costanzo
    Spencer Costanzo
  • Dec 28, 2025
  • 2 min read

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If you’re planning travel, childcare, or summer work, here are the key School District of Philadelphia (SDP) summer break dates for the end of the 2025–2026 school year.



When is the SDP Summer Break 2025–2026?


  • Last day of school for students: Friday, June 12, 2026 (listed as the last day; students have a 3-hour early dismissal). 

  • First day back (start of 2026–2027 school year): Monday, August 24, 2026 

  • Summer break for students (in between): Saturday, June 13, 2026 through Sunday, August 23, 2026 (the days between the last day and the first day back). 



Official calendar hub: https://www.philasd.org/calendar/ 



Philadelphia summer break dates (SDP) at a glance

What you’re planning around

Date

Last day of school (students)

Friday, June 12, 2026 

Summer break starts

Saturday, June 13, 2026 

Summer break ends

Sunday, August 23, 2026 

First day of school (students)

Monday, August 24, 2026 


How long is summer break in Philadelphia?


From June 13 to August 23, 2026, SDP’s student summer break is 72 days (about 10 weeks). 


A simple way to visualize it:


  • School ends: Fri 6/12

  • “No school” stretch: Sat 6/13 → Sun 8/23

  • School starts: Mon 8/24




Important nuance: the last day is an early dismissal


SDP’s calendar labels June 12, 2026 as the last day of school and notes a 3-hour early dismissal for students (staff full day). 


If you’re a substitute, that matters for:


  • Day-of pay expectations (some schools treat the day as a full assignment, but hours on-site can be shorter)

  • Transit + pickup timing (early release traffic patterns are real)




Are there SDP summer programs during the break?


SDP’s calendar explicitly notes no summer programming on Friday, July 3, 2026 (Independence Day observed). 


That implies summer programming can exist on other dates, but availability varies by school/program year-to-year. If you’re trying to work during summer, the practical play is: treat mid-June → mid-August as your “summer-opportunity window,” then verify specific programs.



If you want to work during summer break


Summer is often when districts and schools need coverage for:


  • summer school / credit recovery

  • ESY (extended school year) services

  • admin support roles

  • camps and enrichment programs



SubstituteTeacher.com is built to help you find flexible assignments during the school year and beyond. If you want to keep earning through summer (or line up work for August), make sure your profile is active and your preferred locations are set.



FAQ


Do Philadelphia charter schools follow the same summer break dates?


Not always. Many Philadelphia charters set their own calendars, so the district dates above apply to SDP. Use the charter’s published calendar for exact dates.



Can these dates change?


Yes. Calendars can be updated (weather closures, make-up days, etc.). The safest source is SDP’s calendar page and PDFs.


Disclaimer: School calendars can change. While we use the most recent School District of Philadelphia (SDP) calendar available at the time of publishing, dates may shift due to weather closures, emergencies, or district updates. Always confirm the latest official dates on SDP’s calendar page before making travel, childcare, or work plans.

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