Below are important dates for 2026-2027, along with links to a printable PDF of the academic calendar.

A reminder that early departures for vacations are strongly discouraged and should be avoided except for the most urgent of situations. Transportation to and from Bradley Airport and Union Station in Hartford on the days before and at the end of break is provided for those who sign up in advance with the Dean of Students. For information on transportation, please contact Director of Residential Life and Student Activities Mallory Pasquariello at mpasquariello@ethelwalker.org or +1-860-408-4237.

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Dates are subject to change. Last updated Summer 2026.

2026-2027

October 2026

Friday, October 16-Saturday, October 17	Family Weekend
Saturday, October 17-Tuesday, October 20	Fall Long Weekend – Dorms Close at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17
Wednesday, October 21	Classes Resume

November 2026

Friday, November 20-Monday, November 30

Thanksgiving Break – Dorms Close at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 20

December 2026/January 2027

Tuesday, December 1	Classes Resume
Monday, December 14-Thursday, December 17	Semester 1 Assessments
Friday, December 18-Monday, January 4	Winter Break – Dorms Close at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 18
Tuesday, January 5	Classes Resume

February 2027

Thursday, February 4-Monday, February 8	Winter Long Weekend – Dorms Close at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 4
Tuesday, February 9	Classes Resume

March 2027

Monday, March 1-Friday, March 5	Lacuna
Friday, March 5-Monday, March 22	Spring Break – Dorms Close at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 5
Tuesday, March 23	Classes Resume

April 2027

Friday, April 16

Spring Holiday – No Classes

May 2027

Monday, May 24-Thursday, May 27	Semester 2 Assessments
Friday, May 28	Middle School Promotion
Saturday, May 29	Baccalaureate and Prize Night
Sunday, May 30	Commencement