Garden City Union Free School District Calendar 2025–2026

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.

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

Key Dates at a Glance

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Key dates for Garden City 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
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

Garden City 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

Garden City District Overview

The Garden City Public Schools 2025-2026 school year is the academic blueprint for approximately 4,000 students in one of Nassau County's most prestigious and historic suburban communities.

Because Garden City places an immense premium on both elite academics and highly competitive athletics (particularly lacrosse and field hockey), the school calendar is heavily utilized by families to navigate state testing and sports seasons. The district maintains relatively traditional recess periods, prioritizing instructional continuity while integrating essential professional development half-days.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Garden City is located in Long Island. Nearby school districts include East Meadow, Rockville Centre and Herricks. Each district sets its own academic calendar, though break schedules in the same region often align.

About This Calendar

Data Source: Official Garden City Union Free School District calendar publication.

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.

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

Last updated: March 17, 2026