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 2026 through June 2027.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | September 1, 2026 (Tue) | School Opens |
| 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 / P/T Conferences | November 3, 2026 (Tue) | Supt. Conf. Day |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 25–27, 2026 (Wed–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 |
| P/T Conferences | March 5, 2027 (Fri) | Supt. Conf. Day |
| Easter Recess | March 25–26, 2027 (Thu–Fri) | No School |
| Spring Recess | April 22–30, 2027 (Thu–Fri) | 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 Garden City Union Free School District 2026-2027 school year runs from September 1, 2026 to June 25, 2027. This calendar was approved January 22, 2026 and amended March 10, 2026. Garden City is one of Long Island's most prestigious districts, serving about 3,800 students across 7 schools, consistently ranked among the top districts in Nassau County.
The calendar features Easter (March 25-26) and Spring Recess (April 22-30) as separate breaks, with 181 student days. Parent/Teacher Conference days replace Election Day and a March Friday.
Sep 1, 2026.
Jun 25, 2027.
Dec 24 – Jan 2. Students return the next school day.
Mar 30 – Apr 3, 2027.
Feb 15-19, 2027.
181 student days. Approved January 22, 2026 (amended March 10).
Yes. Originally approved January 22, 2026, it was amended on March 10, 2026 to adjust specific dates.
Yes. Garden City schedules Superintendent's Conference Days and parent-teacher conference half days throughout the year.
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 13, 2026