Complete school year calendar for the Hempstead UFSD in Nassau County — one of Long Island's largest and most diverse districts, serving over 8,000 students with 181 student days and 183 teacher days. Includes all holidays, breaks, half days, and important dates from September 2026 through June 2027.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | September 3, 2026 (Thu) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Rosh Hashanah | September 21, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | October 12, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Half Days (Parent-Teacher Conferences) | November 17–19, 2026 (Tue–Thu) | Half Day |
| Half Day (Pre-Thanksgiving) | November 25, 2026 (Wed) | Half Day |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 26–27, 2026 (Thu–Fri) | No School |
| Holiday Recess | Dec 23, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Half Days (Parent-Teacher Conferences) | February 2–4, 2027 (Tue–Thu) | Half Day |
| Winter Recess | February 15–19, 2027 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Good Friday | March 26, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Spring Recess | April 26–30, 2027 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Half Days (Parent-Teacher Conferences) | May 4–6, 2027 (Tue–Thu) | Half Day |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Juneteenth (observed) | June 18, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Last Day of School (Early Dismissal) | 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 Hempstead Union Free School District 2026-2027 school year runs from September 3, 2026 to June 25, 2027, totaling 181 student-attendance days and 183 teacher days. Serving approximately 8,000 students across 10 schools, Hempstead remains one of the largest districts in Nassau County and on all of Long Island. The revised calendar was approved by the Board of Education on March 18, 2026.
A standout feature of Hempstead's 2026-2027 calendar is its unusually late spring recess: April 26–30, 2027. Most Long Island districts schedule spring break in late March or early April to coincide with Easter/Passover, but Hempstead pushes it almost to May. This means families get a break later in the spring semester, but it also means there's a very long uninterrupted stretch from mid-February through late April with no week-long breaks — something parents should plan for.
The district schedules three separate blocks of parent-teacher conference half days: November 17–19, February 2–4, and May 4–6. Each block runs Tuesday through Thursday with early dismissal. This is notably more frequent than most Nassau County districts, which typically have only one or two conference periods per year. For working parents, this means arranging afternoon childcare nine extra half days throughout the year — a significant logistical consideration.
The holiday recess (winter break) runs from December 23 through January 1, and students return on Monday, January 4. The winter recess (February break) is a full week from February 15–19, aligning with other Nassau districts like Garden City and East Meadow. Hempstead also observes Good Friday (March 26) as a standalone closure.
Unlike some neighboring districts, Hempstead only observes one day of Rosh Hashanah (September 21) rather than two. However, the district does observe Juneteenth (observed June 18, 2027) and Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day. There is no separate Veterans Day closure listed on the 2026-2027 calendar, which is unusual for a Long Island district — parents should verify with the district office.
The last day of school (June 25) is an early dismissal day. The district typically includes a few built-in snow days; if unused, the calendar end date may shift. Given Hempstead's location in central Nassau County, it experiences the same coastal storm patterns as other south shore communities.
For easy reference, use the button at the top of this page to download a free, color-coded printable Hempstead school calendar for your fridge or classroom.
The first day of school is Thursday, September 3, 2026. Labor Day falls on September 7.
Holiday Recess runs from December 23, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Spring Recess runs from April 26–30, 2027. This is notably later than most Long Island districts, which usually break in late March or early April.
The last day is Friday, June 25, 2027, with early dismissal.
November 25 is a half day. Schools are closed November 26–27 for Thanksgiving.
Hempstead schedules spring recess in late April (April 26–30) rather than the more common late March/early April window. This creates a longer uninterrupted stretch from February break through late April, but gives families a later-season break when the weather is typically warmer.
Hempstead has 9 parent-teacher conference half days spread across three blocks: November 17–19, February 2–4, and May 4–6. This is more frequent than most Nassau County districts.
Yes. Winter Recess (February break) runs February 15–19, 2027, aligning with other Nassau County districts like Garden City and East Meadow.
Data Source: This calendar is based on the official 2026-2027 calendar approved by the Hempstead UFSD Board of Education (Revised March 18, 2026). 181 student days, 183 teacher days.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Hempstead Union Free School District or the New York State Education Department (NYSED). For the most current and official calendar, please visit www.hempsteadschools.org.
Dates are subject to change. Religious holiday dates are approximate and based on projected lunar calendar calculations.
Last updated: March 29, 2026