Elmira City School District Calendar 2026–2027

Complete school year calendar for Elmira City School District. Includes all holidays, breaks, half days, and important dates from September 2026 through June 2027.

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

Key Dates at a Glance

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Key dates for Elmira City School District 2026-2027 school year
Event Date(s) Status
First Day of School September 8, 2026 (Tue) School Opens
Labor Day September 7, 2026 (Mon) No School
Columbus / Indigenous Peoples' Day October 12, 2026 (Mon) No School
Veterans Day November 11, 2026 (Wed) No School
Thanksgiving Recess Nov 25–27, 2026 (Wed–Fri) No School
Winter Recess Dec 23, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 No School
Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 18, 2027 (Mon) No School
Mid-Winter Recess February 15–19, 2027 (Mon–Fri) No School
Good Friday March 26, 2027 (Fri) No School
Spring Recess April 5–9, 2027 (Mon–Fri) No School
Memorial Day May 31, 2027 (Mon) No School
Last Day of School June 24, 2027 (Thu) School Closes

Elmira 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

Elmira District Overview

The Elmira City School District oversees the 2026-2027 academic progression for roughly 5,500 students in the Southern Tier. Its calendar is the primary organizational hub for this historically significant Chemung County city.

Elmira's calendar is designed with absolute geographical pragmatism. It features extended marking periods and strategically scheduled conference days. Due to the area's intense susceptibility to extreme winter weather dropping down from the Finger Lakes, the district clearly outlines a robust protocol for snow day utilization and end-of-year Regents review schedules.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Projected: Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Projected: December 23, 2026 – January 1, 2027.
Projected: April 5–9, 2027.
Projected: Friday, June 25, 2027.
The Elmira Express compete in Section IV athletics. The district has strong programs in football, swimming, and track.
Yes. Elmira partners with GST BOCES (Greater Southern Tier) for career and technical education pathways.
Elmira is part of the Twin Tiers, the border region straddling New York and Pennsylvania. This unique geographic position influences the community's demographics and economy.
Elmira is located in the Southern Tier. Nearby school districts include Binghamton, Ithaca and Rochester. Each district sets its own academic calendar, though break schedules in the same region often align.

About This Calendar

Data Source: Official Elmira City School District calendar publication.

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

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

Last updated: March 23, 2026