Complete school year calendar for Great Neck Public Schools — a nationally recognized Long Island district with a large and engaged Asian-American 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 27–28, 2025 (Thu–Fri) | No School |
| Holiday Recess | Dec 24, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Winter Recess | February 16–20, 2026 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Spring Break | April 1–10, 2026 (Wed–Fri) | 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 Great Neck Public Schools 2025-2026 school year runs from September 3, 2025 to June 26, 2026. Located on Long Island's prestigious North Shore alongside Manhasset and Roslyn, Great Neck serves approximately 6,800 students and is ranked among the top 10 districts on Long Island.
Great Neck features two highly ranked high schools (North and South) and one of the most culturally diverse communities on Long Island, with large Chinese, Korean, and Iranian-American populations. The district observes Lunar New Year as an official school holiday.
The first day for Great Neck Public Schools is Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Holiday Recess runs from December 24, 2025 – January 2, 2026.
Spring Recess runs from April 2–10, 2026.
The last day is Friday, June 26, 2026.
Yes. Great Neck observes Lunar New Year on February 17, 2026. The district has a large Chinese, Korean, and Iranian community, making it one of the most culturally diverse districts on Long Island's North Shore.
Yes. Great Neck has North High School and South High School, both of which are ranked among the top public high schools in New York State. This dual-high-school structure is shared by only a few districts on Long Island.
Great Neck is ranked in the top 10 school districts on Long Island, known for exceptional college placement rates (including Ivy League), strong arts programs, and nationally competitive academic teams.
Data Source: This calendar is based on projected dates derived from historical Great Neck Public Schools scheduling patterns.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Great Neck Public Schools or the New York State Education Department (NYSED). For the most current and official calendar, please visit www.greatneck.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