When is the First Day of School?

Dates for some of the largest school districts in New England

Below is information on the first day of school in some of the largest school districts in New England. For local dates, check your school district's website:

Connecticut
Hartford - Aug. 25
Waterbury - Aug. 26
Bridgeport - Aug. 27
New Haven - Aug. 31

Maine
RSU 23 (Saco, Dayton & Old Orchard Beach) - Aug. 31
Bonny Eagle School District - Aug. 31 & Sept. 1 (depending on grade)
Lewiston - Sept. 2 & 3 (depending on grade)
Portland - Sept. 2

Massachusetts
Springfield - Aug. 31
Brockton - Sept. 2
Boston - Sept. 8
Worcester - Sept. 8

New Hampshire
Derry - Aug. 26
Londonderry - Aug. 27
Nashua - Sept. 1
Manchester - Sept. 2

Rhode Island
Cranston - Aug. 26
Warwick - Aug. 27
Pawtucket - Sept. 1
Providence - Sept. 2

Vermont
South Burlington - Aug. 24 & 25 (depending on grade)
Burlington - Aug. 26
Rutland City - Aug. 26
Colchester - Aug. 26

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