NYC Public Schools calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Thursday, September 10, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Thursday, September 10, 2026 | |
| Yom Kippur | September 21, 2026 | 1 day |
| Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples' Day | October 12, 2026 | 1 day |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 26–27, 2026 | 2 days |
| Winter Recess | December 24, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | 9 days |
| Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Midwinter Recess | February 15–19, 2027 | 5 days |
| Eid al-Fitr | March 9, 2027 | 1 day |
| Good Friday | March 26, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Recess | April 22–30, 2027 | 9 days |
| Eid al-Adha | May 17, 2027 | 1 day |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | 1 day |
| Clerical Day (no classes for 3-K/Pre-K, elementary, middle, K-12, and standalone D75; high school students attend) | June 8, 2027 | 1 day |
| Anniversary Day/Chancellor's Conference Day (staff development) | June 10, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Monday, June 28, 2027 |
Worth knowing: Election Day, November 3, is a remote learning day rather than a day off, and on February 1 only high school and 6–12 students stay home.
Source: NYC Public Schools 2026–27 academic calendar, adopted Released April 2026. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
The 2027–28 calendar hasn't been adopted yet. NYC Public Schools typically starts early-to-mid September; school boards usually approve the following year's calendar between January and May. This page will be updated when the district publishes it.
Questions parents ask
When does school start for NYC Public Schools in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Thursday, September 10, 2026.
When is NYC Public Schools' Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 26–27, 2026.
When is NYC Public Schools' winter break?
Winter break runs December 24, 2026 – January 1, 2027. Students return Monday, January 4, 2027.
When is NYC Public Schools' spring break in 2027?
Spring break is April 22–30, 2027.
When is the last day of school for NYC Public Schools?
The 2026–27 school year ends Monday, June 28, 2027.
Has NYC Public Schools released its 2027–28 calendar?
Not yet. School boards usually approve the following year's calendar between January and May; this page will be updated when the district publishes it.
About NYC Public Schools
New York City Public Schools serves about 900,000 students in New York City. Official site: schools.nyc.gov.
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