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 2026 through June 2027.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | September 2, 2026 (Wed) | School Opens |
| Supt. Conference Day | September 1, 2026 (Tue) | Supt. Conf. Day |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Yom Kippur | September 21, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Columbus Day | October 12, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Election Day | November 3, 2026 (Tue) | Supt. Conf. Day |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 26–27, 2026 (Thu–Fri) | No School |
| Holiday Recess | Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | No School |
| Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Winter Recess | February 15–19, 2027 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Eid al-Fitr | March 9, 2027 (Tue) | Supt. Conf. Day |
| Easter Recess | March 25–26, 29, 2027 (Thu–Fri, Mon) | No School |
| Passover / Spring Recess | April 22–30, 2027 (Thu–Fri) | No School |
| Eid al-Adha | May 17, 2027 (Mon) | 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 East Meadow Union Free School District educates approximately 8,000 students in the heart of Nassau County. Its comprehensive K-12 calendar is the central planning document for thousands of local families.
The district is known for observing a diverse array of holidays to match its community, and it strictly maps out built-in emergency days to account for winter weather. If snow days exceed the allotted cushion, the district utilizes clear contingency dates from its spring recess schedule.
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.
Sep 2, 2026.
Jun 25, 2027.
Dec 24 – Jan 1. Students return the next school day.
Mar 30 – Apr 3, 2027.
Feb 16-20, 2027.
182 student days. Approved March 5, 2026 (revised).
Yes. The calendar was revised on March 5, 2026 to adjust dates. Always check the district website for the latest version.
East Meadow does not have a separate Lunar New Year holiday, but may include cultural celebrations in school programming.
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.
Data Source: This calendar is based on projected dates derived from historical East Meadow Union Free School District scheduling patterns.
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.
Dates are subject to change. Religious holiday dates are approximate and based on projected lunar calendar calculations.
Last updated: March 17, 2026