Bensalem School Calendar 2025-2026

Bensalem School District Calendar 2025-2026

Last Updated: January 25, 2026 | Board Approved: March 25, 2025

The Bensalem Township School District has released its complete calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. Students will have 180 instructional days beginning August 25, 2025 and ending June 11, 2026.

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Quick Reference: Important Dates

First Day of School: August 25, 2025
Last Day of School: June 11, 2026
Winter Break: December 24, 2025 – January 2, 2026
Spring Break: April 2-3, 6, 2026
Parent-Teacher Conferences: November 25-26, 2025

August 2025 – School Year Begins

August 11-14, 18: New Teacher Orientation
August 19-22: Professional Development
August 25: First Day of School for All Students (K-12)
August 29: Labor Day Holiday – Schools and Offices Closed

September 2025

September 1: Labor Day Holiday – Schools and Offices Closed
September 23-24: Rosh Hashanah – Schools and Offices Closed
September 30: Interim Progress Report Available on Sapphire Community Portal (Day 23)

October 2025

October 2: Yom Kippur – Schools and Offices Closed
October 15: PSAT Exam
October 20: Diwali – Schools and Offices Closed

November 2025 – First Marking Period Ends

November 3: End of Marking Period #1 (Day 45)
November 4: Election Day – Professional Development – Schools Closed, Offices Open
November 11: Veterans’ Day Holiday – Schools and Offices Closed
November 12: Report Card #1 Available on Sapphire Community Portal
November 25-26: Act 80 Day – Parent/Teacher Conferences – Schools Closed, Offices Open
November 27: Thanksgiving Day Holiday – Schools and Offices Closed
November 28: Thanksgiving Holiday (Local Holiday) – Schools and Offices Closed

December 2025 – Winter Break

December 3-17: Keystone Exams Testing Window
December 12: Interim Progress Reports Available on Sapphire Community Portal (Day 68)
December 24-31: Winter Recess – Schools and Offices Closed (December 24 & 26 are Local Holidays)

January 2026 – Second Marking Period Ends

January 1-2: Winter Recess Continues – Schools and Offices Closed
January 5: Schools Reopen
January 19: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Schools and Offices Closed
January 26: End of Marking Period #2 (Day 90)

February 2026

February 2: Report Card #2 Available on Sapphire Community Portal
February 9: Professional Development – Schools Closed, Offices Open
February 16: Presidents’ Day – Schools and Offices Closed

March 2026

March 2: Interim Progress Reports Available on Sapphire Community Portal (Day 113)
March 20: Eid-al-Fitr – Schools and Offices Closed

April 2026 – Spring Break & Third Marking Period Ends

April 2-3: Spring Break – Schools and Offices Closed
April 6: Spring Break (Local Holiday) – Schools and Offices Closed
April 7: End of Marking Period #3 (Day 135)
April 14: Report Card #3 Available on Sapphire Community Portal
April 20-24: PSSA English Language Arts Testing (Grades 3-8)
April 27-May 1: PSSA Mathematics and Science Testing (Grades 3-8, 5 and 8)

May 2026 – Testing and Memorial Day

May 4-8: PSSA Make-up Testing
May 8: Interim Progress Reports Available on Sapphire Community Portal (Day 158)
May 11-22: Keystone Exams Testing Window
May 19: Election Day – Professional Development – Schools Closed, Offices Open
May 25: Memorial Day – Schools and Offices Closed

June 2026 – School Year Ends

June 11: Last Day of School (Day 180)

Standardized Testing Schedule 2025-2026

PSAT

October 15, 2025

Keystone Exams

December 3-17, 2025
May 11-22, 2026

PSSA Testing

English Language Arts (Grades 3-8): April 20-24, 2026
Mathematics (Grades 3-8): April 27-May 1, 2026
Science (Grades 5 and 8): April 27-May 1, 2026
Make-up Testing: May 4-8, 2026

AP Exams

To Be Determined

Report Card & Progress Report Schedule

Marking Period End Dates

Marking Period #1: November 3, 2025 (Day 45)
Marking Period #2: January 26, 2026 (Day 90)
Marking Period #3: April 7, 2026 (Day 135)
Marking Period #4: June 11, 2026 (Day 180)

Report Card Availability (Sapphire Community Portal)

Report Card #1: November 12, 2025
Report Card #2: February 2, 2026
Report Card #3: April 14, 2026

Interim Progress Reports (Sapphire Community Portal)

First Interim: September 30, 2025 (Day 23)
Second Interim: December 12, 2025 (Day 68)
Third Interim: March 2, 2026 (Day 113)
Fourth Interim: May 8, 2026 (Day 158)

Professional Development Days (Schools Closed for Students)

August 19-22, 2025: Pre-school year professional development
November 4, 2025: Election Day – Offices Open
February 9, 2026: Mid-year professional development – Offices Open
May 19, 2026: Election Day – Offices Open

School Holidays 2025-2026

The following dates are official holidays when both schools and district offices are closed:

Federal & State Holidays

Labor Day: September 1, 2025
Veterans’ Day: November 11, 2025
Thanksgiving: November 27-28, 2025
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: January 19, 2026
Presidents’ Day: February 16, 2026
Memorial Day: May 25, 2026

Religious Observances

Rosh Hashanah: September 23-24, 2025
Yom Kippur: October 2, 2025
Diwali: October 20, 2025
Eid-al-Fitr: March 20, 2026

School Breaks

Winter Recess: December 24, 2025 – January 2, 2026
Spring Break: April 2-3, 6, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

When does school start in Bensalem for 2025-2026?

The first day of school for all students (K-12) in Bensalem Township School District is Monday, August 25, 2025.

When is the last day of school in Bensalem 2025-2026?

The last day of school for the 2025-2026 school year is Wednesday, June 11, 2026 (Day 180).

When is winter break for Bensalem schools 2025-2026?

Winter break runs from December 24, 2025 through January 2, 2026. Schools reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026.

When is spring break for Bensalem schools 2026?

Spring break is April 2-3, 2026, with an additional local holiday on April 6, 2026. Schools resume on April 7, 2026.

When are parent-teacher conferences in Bensalem 2025-2026?

Parent-teacher conferences (Act 80 Day) are scheduled for November 25-26, 2025. Schools are closed, but offices remain open.

When are PSSA tests in Bensalem 2026?

PSSA English Language Arts (Grades 3-8) testing is April 20-24, 2026. PSSA Mathematics and Science (Grades 3-8, 5 and 8) testing is April 27-May 1, 2026. Make-up tests are scheduled for May 4-8, 2026.

When do report cards come out in Bensalem schools?

Report cards are available on the Sapphire Community Portal (SCP) on the following dates: Report Card #1 – November 12, 2025; Report Card #2 – February 2, 2026; Report Card #3 – April 14, 2026.

Is school closed on Election Day in Bensalem?

Yes, schools are closed for students on Election Day (November 4, 2025 and May 19, 2026) for professional development. District offices remain open on these days.

When is Thanksgiving break for Bensalem schools 2025?

Thanksgiving break is November 27-28, 2025. Schools and offices are closed both days.

How many school days are in the 2025-2026 calendar?

There are 180 instructional days for students in the 2025-2026 school year, ending on June 11, 2026.

What happens if school is closed due to emergencies?

All days missed due to emergency closings will be made up at the end of the school year.

What is the Sapphire Community Portal (SCP)?

The Sapphire Community Portal is the online system where parents and students can access report cards, interim progress reports, attendance information, and other student data.

Important Notes

SCP = Sapphire Community Portal
Dates marked with * are Official Section 1502 Local Holidays
All days missed due to emergency closings will be made up at the end of the school year
This calendar was approved by the school board on March 25, 2025

Download Official Calendar

–Download the official Bensalem Township School District 2025-2026 Calendar (PDF)

Contact Information

Bensalem Township School District

3000 Donallen Dr
Bensalem, PA 19020
BTSD Website

This calendar is subject to change. Please check the official Bensalem Township School District website for the most current information. Bensalem Weekly is not affiliated with Bensalem Township School District.