Complete school year calendar for Herricks UFSD — a high-performing Long Island district with one of the highest Asian-American student populations in New York State. Includes all holidays, breaks, half days, and important dates from September 2025 through June 2026.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 28, 2025 (Thu) | 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 |
| Diwali | October 20, 2025 (Mon) | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2025 (Tue) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 27–28, 2025 (Thu–Fri) | No School |
| Winter Recess | Dec 22, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Week / Lunar New Year | 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 |
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 Herricks Union Free School District 2025-2026 school year runs from September 3, 2025 to June 25, 2026. Near Jericho and Great Neck, Herricks is a mid-sized Nassau County district serving approximately 4,000 students across 5 schools.
Herricks stands out for observing both Lunar New Year and Diwali as school holidays — one of the few Long Island districts to do so. This reflects the district's large South Asian and East Asian communities. The district is also noted for its nationally recognized music and performing arts programs.
The first day for Herricks UFSD is Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Holiday Recess runs from December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026.
Spring Recess runs from April 2–10, 2026.
The last day is Friday, June 26, 2026.
Yes to both. Herricks observes Lunar New Year (February 17, 2026) and Diwali. Herricks is one of the few Long Island districts that observes both Asian holidays, reflecting its large South Asian and East Asian communities.
NY State Regents Examinations: January 20–23, 2026 (midyear) and June 9–19, 2026 (end-of-year).
Herricks serves approximately 4,000 students across 5 schools in Albertson, Williston Park, and Searingtown areas of Nassau County. The district is known for its strong music and performing arts programs and consistently high academic achievement.
Data Source: This calendar is based on projected dates derived from historical Herricks Union Free School District scheduling patterns.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Herricks Union Free School District or the New York State Education Department (NYSED). For the most current and official calendar, please visit www.herricks.org.
Dates are subject to change. Religious holiday dates are approximate and based on projected lunar calendar calculations.
Last updated: March 11, 2026