City School District of Albany Calendar 2026–2027

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 2026 through June 2027.

Official dates — These dates are based on the approved City School District of Albany 2026-2027 board calendar.

Key Dates at a Glance

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Key dates for City School District of Albany 2026-2027 school year
Event Date(s) Status
First Day of School September 4, 2026 (Fri) School Opens
Labor Day September 7, 2026 (Mon) No School
Yom Kippur September 21, 2026 (Mon) No School
Columbus / Indigenous Peoples' Day October 12, 2026 (Mon) No School
Veterans Day November 11, 2026 (Wed) No School
Thanksgiving Recess Nov 25–27, 2026 (Wed–Fri) No School
Holiday Recess Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 No School
Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 18, 2027 (Mon) No School
Winter Recess February 15–19, 2027 (Mon–Fri) No School
Spring Recess Mar 26 – Apr 2, 2027 (Fri–Fri) No School
Memorial Day May 31, 2027 (Mon) No School
Juneteenth (observed) June 18, 2027 (Fri) No School
Last Day of School June 25, 2027 (Fri) Early Dismissal

Albany School Calendar 2026–2027

Complete month-by-month calendar from September 2026 to June 2027. 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 (CSD Albany) is the public school system serving New York State's capital city. With approximately 9,000 students across 18 schools, the district navigates a critical space at the intersection of state government and public education.

Albany's status as the state capital ensures its school calendar mirrors the absolute latest NYSED directives and strict testing requirements. The calendar integrates traditional federal holidays with carefully placed Superintendent Conference Days for staff development. Given its location in the upper Hudson Valley, the district also accounts for Capital Region winter weather limits.

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 2026-2027 school year for the City School District of Albany begins on Friday, September 4, 2026, following Labor Day.
Holiday Recess is runs from Thursday, December 24, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. Students return on Monday, January 4.
Spring Recess is Monday, March 29 through Friday, April 2, 2027.
The last day of the 2026-2027 school year is Friday, June 25, 2027, pending any weather-related extensions.
No. Albany operates its own independent calendar set by the Albany Board of Education. While both systems observe major federal holidays, their specific schedules and break dates are different.
Thanksgiving Recess for Albany is Wednesday–Friday, November 25–27, 2026. Students typically also have early dismissal on the day before Thanksgiving.
NY State Regents Examination periods for City School District of Albany: January Regents: 01/26 – 01/29. June Regents: 06/15 – 06/25. These are statewide exams taken by high school students.
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