City School District of Albany Calendar 2025–2026

Complete school year calendar for the City School District of Albany — New York's state capital school system serving over 9,000 students. Includes all holidays, breaks, half days, and important dates from September 2025 through June 2026.

Official dates — These dates are based on the approved City School District of Albany 2025-2026 board calendar.

Key Dates at a Glance

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Key dates for City School District of Albany 2025-2026 school year
Event Date(s) Status
First Day of School September 4, 2025 (Thu) School Opens
Labor Day September 1, 2025 (Mon) No School
Rosh Hashanah September 23, 2025 (Tue) No School
Yom Kippur October 2, 2025 (Thu) No School
Columbus Day October 13, 2025 (Mon) No School
Veterans Day November 11, 2025 (Tue) No School
Thanksgiving Recess November 26–28, 2025 (Wed–Fri) No School
Holiday Recess Dec 24, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026 No School
Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 19, 2026 (Mon) No School
Winter Recess February 16–20, 2026 (Mon–Fri) No School
Spring Recess April 3–10, 2026 (Fri–Fri) No School
Memorial Day May 25, 2026 (Mon) No School
Juneteenth June 19, 2026 (Fri) No School
Last Day of School June 26, 2026 (Fri) School Closes

Albany School Calendar 2025–2026

Complete month-by-month calendar from September 2025 to June 2026. Every day is color-coded so you can see school days, holidays, and breaks at a glance.

School Day
Weekend
Holiday (No School)
School Break
First / Last Day
Important Date

Albany District Overview

The City School District of Albany 2025-2026 school year runs from September 3, 2025 to June 25, 2026. As the capital city school district of New York State, Albany CSD serves approximately 9,000 students across 18 schools in the broader Capital Region.

Albany's physical proximity to the NY State Education Department (NYSED) headquarters means its calendar is meticulously aligned with state mandates, especially regarding state testing blocks and Regents Examinations. The district features strong STEM magnet programs and navigates the unique transportation and scheduling dynamics of an urban core situated in the upper Hudson Valley.

For easy reference, use the button at the top of this page to download a free, color-coded printable Albany school calendar for your fridge or classroom.

Frequently Asked Questions

The first day of school for the City School District of Albany is Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Holiday Recess runs from December 24, 2025 through January 2, 2026.
Spring Recess runs from April 6–10, 2026.
The last day of school is Friday, June 26, 2026.
Schools are closed from Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28, 2025.
NY State Regents Examinations are scheduled for January 20–23, 2026 (midyear) and June 9–19, 2026 (end-of-year). These are state-mandated exams required for high school graduation.
Albany CSD is the capital city school district of New York State, serving approximately 9,000 students across 18 schools. Being located in the state capital, the district has close ties to NYSED (NY State Education Department) and often serves as an early adopter for state education initiatives.
Albany is located in the Capital District. Nearby school districts include Troy, Schenectady and Baldwinsville. Each district sets its own academic calendar, though break schedules in the same region often align.

About This Calendar

Data Source: Official City School District of Albany calendar publication.

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to City School District of Albany or the New York State Education Department (NYSED). For the most current and official calendar, please visit www.albanyschools.org.

Official calendars can still change. Always confirm updates with the district before making plans.

Last updated: March 17, 2026