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.
| 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 |
| Diwali | November 9, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 26–27, 2026 (Thu–Fri) | No School |
| Holiday Recess | Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 | No School |
| Mid-Winter Recess | February 15–19, 2027 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Eid al-Fitr | March 10, 2027 (Wed, est.) | No School |
| Spring Recess (Passover/Easter) | April 2–9, 2027 (Fri–Fri) | No School |
| Eid al-Adha | May 17, 2027 (Mon, est.) | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Juneteenth | June 18, 2027 (Fri, observed) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 25, 2027 (Fri) | School Closes |
Complete month-by-month calendar for East Meadow UFSD. Every day is color-coded so you can see school days, holidays, and breaks at a glance.
The East Meadow Union Free School District is an engaging and diverse public education system in Nassau County, Long Island. Serving an enrollment of approximately 7,700 students across 9 schools—including two high schools, two middle schools, and five elementary buildings—the district demonstrates a strong commitment to academic excellence and community integration. The official school calendar serves as the central planning tool for nearly eight thousand families.
East Meadow has distinguished itself by offering one of the most culturally inclusive calendars among Long Island school districts. The district officially observes major cultural and religious holidays, including Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and Diwali, directly reflecting the rich diversity of its student body. While the district’s core schedule typically aligns with broader New York State testing periods, these localized observances and tailored weather emergency policies make referring to the specific East Meadow calendar absolutely essential.
The 2026-2027 school year for East Meadow UFSD is projected to begin on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The district typically starts 1–2 days after Labor Day.
Yes. East Meadow is one of the few New York school districts that observes Diwali as an official school holiday. In 2026, Diwali falls on Sunday, November 8, so the projected school closure is Monday, November 9, 2026.
Yes. East Meadow UFSD observes both Islamic holidays. Eid al-Fitr is projected for Wednesday, March 10, 2027, and Eid al-Adha for Monday, May 17, 2027. Note that exact Islamic holiday dates depend on moon sighting and may shift by a day.
Spring Recess is projected to run from Friday, April 2 through Friday, April 9, 2027, aligned with Passover (April 1–9) and Easter. East Meadow historically aligns its spring break with the Passover/Easter period.
The last day of the 2026-2027 school year is projected to be Friday, June 25, 2027. East Meadow typically ends its school year in the last week of June.
Yes. East Meadow UFSD is among the progressive Long Island districts that officially observe Diwali. When the Festival of Lights falls on a regular instructional weekday, schools are closed. This inclusive policy ensures that students and staff can celebrate with their families without missing critical classroom instruction.
Data Source: This calendar is based on projected dates derived from East Meadow UFSD's historical scheduling patterns (2024-2025 and 2025-2026 academic years).
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with East Meadow UFSD. For the most current and official calendar, please visit emufsd.us.
Dates are subject to change. Islamic holiday dates (Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are approximate and depend on lunar calendar observation.
Last updated: March 6, 2026