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 2026 through June 2027.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | September 9, 2026 (Wed) | School Opens |
| Rosh Hashanah | September 14, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Yom Kippur | September 21, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | October 12, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 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 |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Recess | March 29 – April 5, 2027 | 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) | School Closes |
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.
The Arlington Central School District operates the educational timeline for roughly 8,000 students in Dutchess County during the 2026-2027 academic year. Given that the district spans multiple towns including Poughkeepsie, LaGrange, and Beekman, its calendar is an absolutely essential planning document for Hudson Valley families.
Unlike tightly packed downstate districts, Arlington's calendar is highly sensitive to the regional climate. The calendar purposefully schedules Superintendent Conference Days around periods of historic winter weather to minimize instructional disruption. Parents should pay exceptionally close attention to the district's published snow give-back policy, as the sprawling bus routes often dictate delays that can quickly trigger usage of these emergency days before the vital June Regents testing window.
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.
Data Source: This calendar is based on projected dates derived from historical Arlington Central School District scheduling patterns.
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.
Dates are subject to change. Religious holiday dates are approximate and based on projected lunar calendar calculations.
Last updated: March 17, 2026