Herricks Union Free School District Calendar 2026–2027

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.

Official dates — These dates are based on the approved Herricks Union Free School District 2026-2027 board calendar.

Key Dates at a Glance

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Key dates for Herricks Union Free School District 2026-2027 school year
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

Herricks School Calendar 2026–2027

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.

School Day
Weekend
Holiday (No School)
School Break
First / Last Day
Important Date

Herricks District Overview

The Herricks Union Free School District is a high-performing Nassau County district educating approximately 4,000 students. Located in the highly sought-after New Hyde Park/Albertson area, its calendar is geared toward extreme academic achievement.

The Herricks Board of Education carefully calibrates the calendar to embrace its multicultural demographic, prioritizing closures for numerous Asian and Islamic holidays alongside traditional state holidays. The schedule provides built-in snow days crucial for Long Island winters, and clearly denotes AP exam overlaps.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

About This Calendar

Data Source: Official Herricks Union Free School District calendar publication.

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.

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

Last updated: March 17, 2026