Arlington Central School District Calendar 2025–2026

Complete school year calendar for Arlington CSD — the largest school district in Dutchess County, serving greater Poughkeepsie. Includes all holidays, breaks, half days, and important dates from September 2025 through June 2026.

Official dates — These dates are based on the approved Arlington Central School District 2025-2026 board calendar.

Key Dates at a Glance

Found an error? Report here
Key dates for Arlington Central School District 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 / Indigenous Peoples' 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
Winter Recess Dec 24, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026 No School
Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 19, 2026 (Mon) No School
Regents Exams (January) January 20–23, 2026 Regents
Presidents' Day February 16, 2026 (Mon) No School
Spring Recess March 30 – April 6, 2026 (Mon–Mon) No School
Memorial Day May 25, 2026 (Mon) No School
Juneteenth June 19, 2026 (Fri) No School
Last Day of School (Half Day) June 25, 2026 (Thu) Half Day
Regents Exams (June) June 17–26, 2026 Regents

Arlington 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

Arlington District Overview

The Arlington Central School District 2025-2026 school year serves approximately 8,000 students across a massive 114-square-mile suburban and rural footprint in Dutchess County. As one of the largest school districts in the Hudson Valley by true geographic size, the official Arlington calendar is a massive logistical undertaking.

Arlington's sprawling geography means that transportation logistics and winter weather protocols heavily influence the school calendar. Snow delays or emergency closures are frequently implemented due to icy tertiary roads, meaning families must budget for several built-in snow makeup days typically appended to the end of the spring semester. The district boasts a phenomenally strong comprehensive high school (Arlington High School) whose massive marching band and sprawling athletic schedules dominate the early fall marking periods.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The first day is Thursday, September 4, 2025. Arlington starts 2 days later than most Westchester and Long Island districts.
Winter Recess runs from December 24, 2025 – January 2, 2026.
Spring Recess runs from March 30 – April 6, 2026 — an 8-day break.
The last day is Thursday, June 25, 2026 (half day for elementary and middle school). June 26 is a rating/staff day.
No. Arlington CSD and Poughkeepsie CSD are completely separate districts. Arlington covers the suburban Town of Poughkeepsie and Town of LaGrange, while Poughkeepsie CSD covers the city only. This is the #1 source of confusion for families in the area.
Arlington is one of the largest districts in the Hudson Valley, serving approximately 10,000 students across 12 schools, including two comprehensive high schools: Arlington High School and John Jay High School.
Arlington uses the designation Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day on October 13, 2025, recognizing both names.
NY Regents: January 20–23, 2026 (midyear) and June 17–26, 2026 (end-of-year). Arlington's June Regents window is wider than many districts, spanning nearly 10 days.
Arlington builds 4 emergency/snow days into its calendar, more than most districts (which typically have 2-3). Unused emergency days are not added to the end of the year.
Arlington is located in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Nearby school districts include Poughkeepsie, Wappingers and Hyde Park. Each district sets its own academic calendar, though break schedules in the same region often align.

About This Calendar

Data Source: Official Arlington Central School District calendar publication.

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

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

Last updated: March 17, 2026