Great Neck Public Schools Calendar 2025–2026

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.

Official dates — These dates are based on the approved Great Neck Public Schools 2025-2026 board calendar.

Key Dates at a Glance

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Key dates for Great Neck Public Schools 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 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

Great Neck 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

Great Neck District Overview

The Great Neck Public Schools 2025-2026 school year runs from September 2, 2025 to June 26, 2026. Serving approximately 6,800 students on the North Shore of Long Island, Great Neck is famed for its immense academic resources and two highly competitive high schools (North and South).

Great Neck's school calendar is uniquely complex due to its profoundly diverse population. Few districts in the country officially observe as many cultural holidays—including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Diwali, Lunar New Year, and Eid. Tracking these widespread closures is essential for Nassau County parents managing childcare and travel.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Great Neck is located in Long Island. Nearby school districts include Manhasset, Port Washington and Herricks. Each district sets its own academic calendar, though break schedules in the same region often align.

About This Calendar

Data Source: Official Great Neck Public Schools calendar publication.

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.

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

Last updated: March 17, 2026