East Meadow Union Free School District Calendar 2025–2026

Complete school year calendar for East Meadow Union Free School District (Long Island). One of NY's most culturally diverse school calendars — includes Diwali, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Rosh Hashanah, and more. Includes all holidays, breaks, half days, and important dates from September 2025 through June 2026.

Official dates — These dates are based on the approved East Meadow Union Free School District 2025-2026 board calendar.

Key Dates at a Glance

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Key dates for East Meadow Union Free School District 2025-2026 school year
Event Date(s) Status
First Day of School September 2, 2025 (Tue) School Opens
Labor Day September 1, 2025 (Mon) No School
Rosh Hashanah September 23–24, 2025 (Tue–Wed) No School
Yom Kippur October 2, 2025 (Thu) No School
Columbus Day October 13, 2025 (Mon) No School
Diwali October 21, 2025 (Tue) No School
Veterans Day November 11, 2025 (Tue) No School
Thanksgiving Recess November 27–28, 2025 (Thu–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
Eid al-Fitr March 20, 2026 (Fri) No School
Spring Recess April 2–10, 2026 No School
Memorial Day May 25, 2026 (Mon) No School
Eid al-Adha May 27, 2026 (Wed) No School
Juneteenth June 19, 2026 (Fri) No School
Last Day of School June 26, 2026 (Fri) School Closes

East Meadow 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

East Meadow District Overview

The East Meadow Union Free School District 2025-2026 school year serves nearly 8,000 students across 9 schools. Located centrally in Nassau County, it is a bustling, highly regarded suburban district.

East Meadow boasts a rich tradition in academics and the arts. Like many large Long Island districts, its calendar is tightly woven around state assessments, extensive music department dates, and athletic tournaments. The calendar specifically highlights early release days required for intensive teacher professional development.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The first day is Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Holiday Recess runs from December 24, 2025 – January 2, 2026.
Spring Recess runs from April 6–13, 2026. East Meadow typically has one of the longer spring breaks among Nassau County districts.
The last day is Friday, June 26, 2026.
Schools are closed Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28, 2025.
Yes. Mid-Winter Recess runs from February 16–20, 2026. This is standard for most Nassau County districts.
East Meadow UFSD serves approximately 7,000 students across 8 schools in one of Nassau County's most established communities. The district is home to Eisenhower Park, one of the largest public parks in the New York metropolitan area.
East Meadow is located in Long Island. Nearby school districts include Massapequa, Garden City and Farmingdale. Each district sets its own academic calendar, though break schedules in the same region often align.

About This Calendar

Data Source: Official East Meadow Union Free School District calendar publication.

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to East Meadow Union Free School District or the New York State Education Department (NYSED). For the most current and official calendar, please visit www.eastmeadow.k12.ny.us.

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

Last updated: March 17, 2026