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 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.
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