Beacon City School District Calendar 2026–2027

Complete school year calendar for Beacon City SD, Dutchess County. Includes all holidays, breaks, half days, and important dates from September 2026 through June 2027.

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

Key Dates at a Glance

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Key dates for Beacon City School District 2026-2027 school year
Event Date(s) Status
Superintendent Conference Days Sep 2–3, 2026 (Wed–Thu) No School
First Day of School September 8, 2026 (Tue) School Opens
Yom Kippur Sep 21, 2026 (Mon) No School
Indigenous Peoples' Day / Italian-American Heritage Day Oct 12, 2026 (Mon) No School
Superintendent Conference Day (Election Day) Nov 3, 2026 (Tue) No School
Veterans Day (Observed) Nov 11, 2026 (Wed) No School
Parent-Teacher Conferences Nov 23–24, 2026 (Mon–Tue) Half Day
Thanksgiving Recess Nov 25–27, 2026 (Wed–Fri) No School
Winter Recess Eve Dec 23, 2026 (Wed) Half Day
Winter Recess Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 No School
MLK Day Jan 18, 2027 (Mon) No School
Presidents' Day Feb 15, 2027 (Mon) No School
Eid al-Fitr Mar 10, 2027 (Wed) No School
Spring Recess Mar 22–26, 2027 (Mon–Fri) No School
Superintendent Conference Day Apr 16, 2027 (Fri) No School
Memorial Day Weekend May 28 & 31, 2027 (Fri & Mon) No School
Juneteenth (Observed) Jun 18, 2027 (Fri) No School
Last Days (Elem/MS) Jun 23–24, 2027 (Wed–Thu) Half Day
Last Day of School / Rating Day June 25, 2027 (Fri) School Closes

Beacon 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

Beacon District Overview

The Beacon City School District manages the 2026-2027 educational timeline for roughly 2,600 students in the heart of the Hudson Valley. The calendar was officially approved by the Board of Education on March 23, 2026 and includes 182 student days and 187 teacher days.

Beacon's calendar highlights essential Superintendent Conference Days, which the district heavily utilizes to train staff on progressive, trauma-informed educational models. The district is highly transparent with its emergency weather contingencies, with 5 built-in snow days. Beacon is one of the more inclusive districts, observing Eid al-Fitr as a school holiday alongside traditional holidays.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The first day of school is Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Superintendent Conference Days are September 2–3.
Winter Recess runs from December 23, 2026 (half day) through January 1, 2027. Students return on Monday, January 4.
Spring Recess is Monday, March 22 through Friday, March 26, 2027.
The last day of school is Friday, June 25, 2027 (Rating Day). Elementary and middle school students have half days on June 23–24.
Approximately 2,600 students.
Beacon is a Hudson River arts city home to Dia:Beacon and a vibrant creative community.
Yes — Eid al-Fitr (March 10, 2027) is a school holiday in Beacon for the 2026-2027 school year.
Regents Exams are scheduled for January 26–29, 2027 (winter) and June 15–25, 2027 (spring).
Beacon is located in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Nearby school districts include Wappingers, Newburgh and Poughkeepsie. Each district sets its own academic calendar, though break schedules in the same region often align.

About This Calendar

Data Source: Official Beacon City School District calendar publication.

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Beacon City School District or the New York State Education Department (NYSED). For the most current and official calendar, please visit www.beaconk12.org.

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

Last updated: March 24, 2026