Complete school year calendar for the Garden City UFSD — a prestigious, top-ranked Nassau County district known for academic excellence and a strong community. Includes all holidays, breaks, half days, and important dates from September 2025 through June 2026.
| 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 |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2025 (Tue) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 26–28, 2025 (Wed–Fri) | No School |
| Holiday Recess | Dec 24, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Lunar New Year | February 17, 2026 (Tue) | No School |
| Winter Recess | February 16–20, 2026 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Spring Recess | April 2–10, 2026 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 26, 2026 (Fri) | School Closes |
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.
The Garden City Union Free School District 2025-2026 school year runs from September 3, 2025 to June 26, 2026. Garden City serves approximately 3,800 students across 7 schools and is ranked in the top 15 districts on Long Island.
Garden City is one of America's first planned communities, founded in 1869, and maintains a distinctive village character. The district has a century-long tradition of academic excellence, competitive athletics (especially lacrosse), and strong community engagement in education.
The first day for Garden City UFSD is Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Holiday Recess runs from December 24, 2025 – January 2, 2026.
Spring Recess runs from April 6–10, 2026.
The last day is Friday, June 26, 2026.
Schools are closed from Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28, 2025.
Yes. Garden City UFSD is consistently ranked in the top 15 school districts on Long Island and top 25 statewide. The district is especially known for high Regents scores, strong college placement, and a tradition of academic excellence dating back over a century.
Garden City was designed as a planned community in 1869 by department store magnate A.T. Stewart, making it one of the first planned suburbs in America. The village maintains a distinctive English garden village character. The UFSD serves approximately 3,800 students across 7 schools.
Data Source: This calendar is based on projected dates derived from historical Garden City Union Free School District scheduling patterns.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Garden City Union Free School District or the New York State Education Department (NYSED). For the most current and official calendar, please visit www.gardencity.k12.ny.us.
Dates are subject to change. Religious holiday dates are approximate and based on projected lunar calendar calculations.
Last updated: March 11, 2026