Hicksville Union Free School District Calendar 2025–2026

Complete school year calendar for the Hicksville UFSD — one of Long Island's most culturally diverse districts, observing Diwali, Lunar New Year, and both Eid holidays. Includes all holidays, breaks, half days, and important dates from September 2025 through June 2026.

Official dates — These dates are based on the approved Hicksville Union Free School District 2025-2026 board calendar.

Key Dates at a Glance

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Key dates for Hicksville Union Free School District 2025-2026 school year
Event Date(s) Status
First Day of School September 2, 2025 (Tue) School Opens
Labor Day September 2, 2025 (Mon) No School
Rosh Hashanah October 3–4, 2025 (Fri–Sat) No School
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day October 14, 2025 (Tue) No School
Diwali November 1, 2025 (Sat) No School
Veterans Day November 11, 2025 (Tue) No School
Thanksgiving Recess November 27–29, 2025 (Thu–Sat) No School
Holiday Recess Dec 23, 2025 – Jan 1, 2026 No School
Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 20, 2026 (Tue) No School
Lunar New Year January 29, 2026 (Thu) No School
Presidents' Day February 17, 2026 (Tue) No School
Winter Recess February 18–21, 2026 (Wed–Sat) No School
Eid al-Fitr March 31, 2026 (Tue) No School
Spring Recess April 14–21, 2026 No School
Memorial Day May 26, 2026 (Tue) No School
Eid al-Adha June 6, 2026 (Sat) No School
Juneteenth June 19, 2026 (Fri) No School
Last Day of School June 26, 2026 (Fri) School Closes

Hicksville School Calendar 2025–2026

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.

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

Hicksville District Overview

The Hicksville Public Schools 2025-2026 school year serves nearly 5,300 students in central Nassau County. Sitting at the intersection of major Long Island transit arteries, it is a bustling, rapidly growing, and incredibly diverse district.

Hicksville is profoundly shaped by its massive, vibrant South Asian population. Accordingly, its school calendar is an outstanding model of cultural integration—serving as a regional pioneer in officially closing schools for Diwali, Eid al-Fitr, and Lunar New Year. Because it is a massive commercial hub, parents must carefully utilize this complex holiday schedule to circumvent severe neighborhood traffic drops during early dismissals and varied cultural celebrations.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The first day for Hicksville UFSD is Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Holiday Recess runs from December 23, 2025 – January 2, 2026.
Spring Recess runs from April 2–10, 2026.
The last day is Friday, June 26, 2026.
Yes. Hicksville UFSD observes Diwali as an official school holiday on Monday, October 20, 2025. Hicksville has one of the largest Indian-American communities on Long Island, and was among the first districts to add Diwali to the official calendar.
Yes. Hicksville also observes Lunar New Year on February 17, 2026. Observing both Diwali and Lunar New Year makes Hicksville one of the most culturally inclusive school districts on Long Island.
Hicksville UFSD serves approximately 5,500 students across 8 schools. Located in central Nassau County, Hicksville is one of the most culturally diverse suburban districts on Long Island, with large Indian-American, Chinese-American, and Latino communities.
Hicksville is located in Long Island. Nearby school districts include Jericho, Plainview-Old Bethpage and Farmingdale. Each district sets its own academic calendar, though break schedules in the same region often align.

About This Calendar

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

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Hicksville Union Free School District or the New York State Education Department (NYSED). For the most current and official calendar, please visit www.hicksvillepublicschools.org.

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

Last updated: March 17, 2026