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 2026 through June 2027.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | September 2, 2026 (Wed) | School Opens |
| Labor Day Weekend | September 4 & 7, 2026 (Fri & 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 |
| Holiday Recess | Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | No School |
| Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day & Winter Recess | February 15–19, 2027 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Eid al-Fitr | March 9, 2027 (Tue) | No School |
| Good Friday | March 26, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Spring Recess | April 23–30, 2027 (Fri–Fri) | No School |
| Eid al-Adha | May 17, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Memorial Day Weekend | May 28 & 31, 2027 (Fri & 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 Hicksville Union Free School District 2026-2027 school year runs from September 2, 2026 to June 25, 2027. This calendar was approved by the Board of Education on February 11, 2026. Hicksville is one of the most diverse districts on Long Island, serving approximately 5,300 students with a large South Asian community. Neighboring Jericho and Plainview-Old Bethpage.
The calendar recognizes both Eid al-Fitr (March 9) and Eid al-Adha (May 17) as school closures. 180 student attendance days with separate Good Friday (March 26) and Spring Recess (April 23-30).
Sep 2, 2026.
Jun 26, 2027.
Dec 24 – Jan 1. Students return the next school day.
Mar 30 – Apr 3, 2027.
Feb 16-20, 2027.
182 student days. Approved February 11, 2026.
Yes. Diwali is a school holiday in Hicksville, reflecting the district's large South Asian community.
Yes. Lunar New Year (February 1, 2027) is recognized. Hicksville is one of the most culturally diverse districts on Long Island.
Data Source: This calendar is based on projected dates derived from historical Hicksville Union Free School District scheduling patterns.
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.
Dates are subject to change. Religious holiday dates are approximate and based on projected lunar calendar calculations.
Last updated: March 13, 2026