Boston dates worth knowing

Sun, Sep 6

City & living

MBTA fall service changes take effect

New fall schedules for subway and bus begin September 6. Red and Blue Line frequency improves, and some bus routes such as Route 65 change routing and hours. Recheck bus times on your commute.

Mon, Sep 7

Holidays

Labor Day (federal holiday)

A federal holiday on which Federal Reserve Banks are closed. Bank wires do not settle and real estate closings are not scheduled, so send funds from Korea a day early.

Tue, Sep 8

Academic calendar

Boston Public Schools first day of school

Boston Public Schools · Boston, MA

Grades 1–12 start on September 8 and Pre-K and Kindergarten start on September 10. Families arriving in early September can plan school enrollment around these dates.

Wed, Sep 9

Academic calendar

MIT fall term classes begin

Massachusetts Institute of Technology · Cambridge, MA

Registration Day is September 8 and classes begin September 9. September 7, Labor Day, is a holiday.

Wed, Sep 9

Academic calendar

Northeastern fall semester classes begin

Northeastern University · Boston, MA

Full-semester classes begin September 9. Welcome Week for new students starts September 6, so first-year families can plan arrival for the weekend before.

Thu, Sep 10 – Mon, Sep 14

City & living

MBTA Orange Line suspended between Forest Hills and Back Bay

Orange Line, Forest Hills–Back Bay · Boston, MA

Orange Line service between Forest Hills and Back Bay is suspended September 10–14, with free shuttle buses replacing trains. Commuter Rail on that stretch is fare-free during the closure.

Tue, Sep 15

Housing

Heating season begins for rental housing

From September 15 through June 15, landlords must keep rental units at a minimum of 68°F from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. and no lower than 64°F at other hours. Tenants without heat can report it to Boston Inspectional Services (617-635-5300).

Tue, Sep 15

16:30-18:30

Housing

Boston Home Center homeownership drop-in session

26 Court Street, MOH Constituent Center · Boston, MA

Tuesday, September 15, 4:30–6:30 p.m. at 26 Court Street. Boston Home Center staff answer questions about city homeownership resources. Sessions repeat on the third Tuesday of each month.

Sat, Sep 19

09:30

Korean community

Korean School of New England fall 2026 semester begins

Oak Hill Middle School, 130 Wheeler Rd · Newton, MA

The Saturday Korean school's fall semester runs September 19, 2026 through January 23, 2027 at Oak Hill Middle School in Newton, with classes from 9:30 a.m. New-student orientation is September 5 at 10 a.m.

Sat, Sep 19 – Sun, Sep 20

City & living

MBTA weekend closures: Red Line, Green Line, Commuter Rail

On the weekend of September 19–20, the Red Line (JFK/UMass–Ashmont), the central Green Line, and Commuter Rail service toward Framingham, Needham, and Braintree are all suspended. Allow extra time for airport trips or campus visits that weekend.

Fri, Sep 25 – Sun, Sep 27

Academic calendar

Boston College Family Weekend

Boston College · Chestnut Hill, MA

Family Weekend runs Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27. Parents planning a visit can book flights and lodging around this weekend.

Sat, Sep 26

10:00-17:00

Korean community

Chuseok Festival at the Peabody Essex Museum

Peabody Essex Museum · Salem, MA

Saturday, September 26, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, supported by the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Boston. All activities are included with museum admission.

Sat, Sep 26 – Sun, Oct 4

City & living

MBTA Green Line central tunnel suspension

Green Line, North Station–Kenmore/Babcock St/Heath St · Boston, MA

From September 26 through October 4, Green Line service between North Station and Kenmore (Babcock St on the B branch, Heath St on the E branch) is suspended for signal work. Routes 39 and 57 are fare-free, and trips may take at least 20 minutes longer than usual.

Sat, Sep 26

08:30-12:00

City & living

City of Boston Zero Waste Day drop-off

Central DPW Facility, 400 Frontage Road · Roxbury, MA

Saturday, September 26, 8:30 a.m.–noon at the Central DPW Facility on Frontage Road in Roxbury. Free, for Boston residents only; bring a photo ID, utility bill, or lease as proof of residency.

Fri, Oct 9 – Sat, Oct 10

Academic calendar

Tufts Parents and Family Weekend

Tufts University · Medford, MA

Held Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10. A registration link is on the overview page, so register before visiting.

Mon, Oct 12

Holidays

Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day (federal holiday)

Federal Reserve Banks are closed. Leave this date out of wire-transfer and closing schedules.

Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18

Academic calendar

Boston University Family & Friends Weekend

Boston University · Boston, MA

Runs October 16–18. The Head of the Charles Regatta takes place on the river the same weekend, so look into lodging early.

Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25

Academic calendar

Northeastern Family & Friends Weekend

Northeastern University · Boston, MA

Held October 23–25 on the Boston campus. Parents visiting that weekend can join campus programs.

Fri, Oct 23

20:00

Academic calendar

MIT Family Weekend Concert

Kresge Auditorium, MIT · Cambridge, MA

A free concert at Kresge Auditorium on Friday, October 23 at 8 p.m., held as part of MIT Family Weekend. Useful for parents planning a visit that weekend.

Sun, Nov 1

02:00

City & living

Daylight saving time ends

Clocks go back one hour at 2 a.m. on November 1. If you keep a regular call time with family in Korea, recheck it after this date.

Sun, Nov 1

Housing

Boston second-quarter property tax due

The FY2027 second-quarter tax bill is issued October 1 and due November 1. Since that date falls on a Sunday, the city's rule moves the deadline to the first business day after.

Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 22

Korean community

13th Annual KCSB Exhibition: Minhwa (Korean folk painting)

Nye Gallery, LexArt, 130 Waltham St · Lexington, MA

A Minhwa exhibition by three Korean-American artists at the Nye Gallery, LexArt in Lexington, November 7–22. A chance to see traditional Korean painting with your family.

Wed, Nov 11

Holidays

Veterans Day (federal holiday)

A Wednesday, but Federal Reserve Banks are closed. It is easy to overlook mid-week, so check dates if you have a wire or closing that week.

Wed, Nov 25 – Sun, Nov 29

Academic calendar

Boston University Thanksgiving recess

Boston University · Boston, MA

No classes November 25–29; classes resume Monday, November 30. Plan travel around these dates.

Wed, Nov 25 – Sun, Nov 29

Academic calendar

Harvard Griffin GSAS Thanksgiving recess

Harvard University · Cambridge, MA

Thanksgiving recess for Harvard Griffin GSAS runs November 25–29. Fall classes end December 4 and examinations begin December 10.

Wed, Nov 25

Academic calendar

Northeastern fall break (Thanksgiving)

Northeastern University · Boston, MA

Fall break begins Wednesday, November 25 and classes resume Monday, November 30. The last day of full-semester classes is December 13.

Wed, Nov 25 – Fri, Nov 27

Academic calendar

Boston College Thanksgiving Holidays

Boston College · Chestnut Hill, MA

Thanksgiving Holidays run Wednesday, November 25 through Friday, November 27. Plan short trips home or family travel around these dates.

Wed, Nov 25 – Sun, Nov 29

Academic calendar

Berklee Thanksgiving recess

Berklee College of Music · Boston, MA

Campuses are closed for Thanksgiving recess November 25–29. Campuses are also closed on Veterans Day, November 11.

Thu, Nov 26 – Fri, Nov 27

Academic calendar

MIT Thanksgiving holiday

Massachusetts Institute of Technology · Cambridge, MA

No classes Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving) and Friday, November 27 (Institute holiday). The last day of classes is December 10 and final exams run December 14–18.

Thu, Nov 26

Holidays

Thanksgiving Day (federal holiday)

Federal Reserve Banks are closed, so wires and closings do not go through. Universities are also on recess this week; see each school's entry for exact dates.

Mon, Nov 30

City & living

Boston daytime street sweeping season ends

Daytime street sweeping ends November 30 in most Boston neighborhoods; it continues through December 31 in the North End, South End, and Beacon Hill. Cars parked during sweeping hours can be towed, so keep checking posted signs until then.