School calendar 2026 – 2027 — Buffalo
School starts September 3, 2026; winter recess runs December 24 to January 1; mid-winter break runs February 16–19, 2027; spring recess runs March 30 to April 2; the last day is June 24, 2027.
Verified Nov 3, 2026 Source: Buffalo Public Schools
School year dates
Download ICS| Dates | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Superintendent conference day — no students | School |
| September 2, 2026 | Teacher day — no students | School |
| September 3, 2026 | First day for students | School |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day — schools closed | School |
| October 12, 2026 | Indigenous Peoples’ & Italian Heritage Day — closed | School |
| November 3, 2026 | Election Day — schools closed | School |
| November 11, 2026 | Veterans Day — schools closed | School |
| November 25 – 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving recess — schools closed | Break |
| Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | Winter recess — schools closed | Break |
| January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day — closed | School |
| February 15, 2027 | Presidents Day — schools closed | School |
| February 16 – 19, 2027 | Mid-winter break — schools closed | Break |
| March 10, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr — schools closed | School |
| March 26, 2027 | Good Friday — schools closed | School |
| March 29, 2027 | Easter (observed) — schools closed | School |
| Mar 30, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027 | Spring recess — schools closed | Break |
| May 12, 2027 | Early release day | School |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day — schools closed | School |
| June 19, 2027 | Juneteenth (observed) — schools closed | School |
| June 24, 2027 | Last day for students | School |
School-level events (conferences, report cards) may differ from this district calendar. Check with your school for those dates.
What this calendar does not cover
The calendar published by the district applies to public schools. Private schools, charter schools and child care programs set their own dates.
Weather closure days are not known in advance. The decision is announced that morning, and make-up days can shift the end of the year.
How to use the ICS file
The download link produces an .ics file that works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook. Each event covers the whole day, which avoids time zone shifts on import.
Questions parents ask
When does school start in Buffalo?
Classes start on September 3, 2026.
When is winter break in Buffalo?
Winter break runs December 24, 2026 – January 1, 2027.
When is spring break in Buffalo?
Spring break runs March 30, 2027 – April 2, 2027.
When is the last day of school in Buffalo?
The last day is June 24, 2027.
Does Buffalo close for Thanksgiving?
Schools are closed November 25–27, 2026.
Where do these dates come from?
They come from Buffalo Public Schools, checked on November 3, 2026. A district can revise its calendar during the year, so confirm with your school before booking travel.