Complete school year calendar for the Ithaca City School District — home to Cornell University and a nationally recognized school system in the Finger Lakes. Includes all holidays, breaks, half days, and important dates from September 2025 through June 2026.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | September 3, 2025 (Wed) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 1, 2025 (Mon) | No School |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day | October 13, 2025 (Mon) | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2025 (Tue) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 27–28, 2025 (Thu–Fri) | No School |
| Winter Recess | Dec 24, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day / Mid-Winter Recess | February 16–20, 2026 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Spring Recess | March 30 – April 3, 2026 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 24, 2026 (Wed) | School Closes |
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.
The Ithaca City School District 2025-2026 school year runs from September 3, 2025 to June 25, 2026. Nestled in the Finger Lakes region, Ithaca serves approximately 5,500 students across 10 schools and is deeply shaped by its environment.
As a progressive college town home to Cornell University and Ithaca College, the district benefits from unique higher-education partnerships. Ithaca notably led the region in officially observing Indigenous Peoples' Day and frequently structures its winter and spring breaks differently than downstate districts to accommodate heavy upstate lake-effect winter weather conditions and university rhythms.
For easy reference, use the button at the top of this page to download a free, color-coded printable Ithaca school calendar for your fridge or classroom.
Data Source: Official Ithaca City School District calendar publication.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Ithaca City School District or the New York State Education Department (NYSED). For the most current and official calendar, please visit www.ithacacityschools.org.
Official calendars can still change. Always confirm updates with the district before making plans.
Last updated: March 17, 2026