School calendar 2026 – 2027 — New York City
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.
Verified Nov 2, 2026 Source: NYC Public Schools
School year dates
Download ICS| Dates | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2026 | First day of school | School |
| September 21, 2026 | Yom Kippur — schools closed | School |
| October 12, 2026 | Italian Heritage / Indigenous Peoples’ Day — closed | School |
| November 11, 2026 | Veterans Day — schools closed | School |
| November 26 – 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 – 19, 2027 | Midwinter Recess — schools closed | Break |
| March 9, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr — schools closed | School |
| March 26, 2027 | Good Friday — schools closed | School |
| April 22 – 30, 2027 | Spring Recess — schools closed | Break |
| May 17, 2027 | Eid al-Adha — schools closed | School |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day — schools closed | School |
| June 8, 2027 | Clerical Day — no classes | School |
| June 10, 2027 | Anniversary Day / Chancellor’s Conference Day | School |
| June 28, 2027 | Last day of school | 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 New York City?
Classes start on September 10, 2026.
When is winter break in New York City?
Winter break runs December 24, 2026 – January 1, 2027.
When is spring break in New York City?
Spring break runs April 22–30, 2027.
When is the last day of school in New York City?
The last day is June 28, 2027.
Does New York City close for Thanksgiving?
Schools are closed November 26–27, 2026.
Where do these dates come from?
They come from NYC Public Schools, checked on November 2, 2026. A district can revise its calendar during the year, so confirm with your school before booking travel.