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 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 | November 3, 2026 (Tue) | Supt. Conf. Day |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 26–27, 2026 (Thu–Fri) | No School |
| Winter Recess | Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | No School |
| Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Week | February 15–19, 2027 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Eid al-Fitr | March 9, 2027 (Tue) | Supt. Conf. Day |
| Easter Recess | March 25–26, 2027 (Thu–Fri) | No School |
| Spring Recess (Passover) | April 22–30, 2027 (Thu–Fri) | No School |
| Eid al-Adha | May 17, 2027 (Mon) | Supt. Conf. Day |
| 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 Herricks Union Free School District 2026-2027 school year runs from September 1, 2026 to June 25, 2027. This calendar was adopted by the Board of Education on November 20, 2025, and revised on March 5, 2026. Herricks is a highly diverse and academically excellent district, consistently ranked among the top 10 in Nassau County, serving a large Asian-American community. Neighboring Jericho.
The calendar recognizes Eid al-Fitr (March 9) and Eid al-Adha (May 17) as staff days with no school for students. 181 instructional days with separate Easter (March 25-26) and Passover/Spring (April 22-30) recesses.
Sep 1, 2026.
Jun 25, 2027.
Dec 24 – Jan 1. Students return the next school day.
Mar 30 – Apr 3, 2027.
Feb 16-20, 2027.
182 student days. Approved November 20, 2025 (revised March 5, 2026).
Yes! Herricks is one of the few NY districts that observes Diwali as a school holiday, reflecting its diverse community.
Yes. Originally approved November 20, 2025, it was revised on March 5, 2026.
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 13, 2026