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2026–2027 school calendar
New York City Public Schools
School starts September 10, 2026; winter recess runs December 24 to January 1; spring recess runs April 22–30, 2027; the last day is June 28, 2027.
2026 – 2027
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Thanksgiving break 2026: school closures district by district
Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026. Some districts close for two days, others for the whole week: here is the break in every district we track.
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Winter break 2026–2027: Christmas holiday dates by school district
Christmas 2026 falls on a Friday and New Year’s Day 2027 on the next Friday. Most districts close for about two weeks, but start and return dates differ: here they are, district by district.
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Federal holidays 2027: the complete calendar
The eleven federal holidays of 2027, with the observed date when a holiday falls on a weekend — and what that changes for schools and businesses.
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Spring break 2027: why the dates vary so much
From one district to the next, spring break can fall in early March or late April. The reason is local, not a national rule.
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