Ithaca City School District Calendar 2025–2026

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.

Official dates — These dates are based on the approved Ithaca City School District 2025-2026 board calendar.

Key Dates at a Glance

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Key dates for Ithaca City School District 2025-2026 school year
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

Ithaca 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

Ithaca District Overview

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The first day for Ithaca CSD is Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Holiday Recess runs from December 24, 2025 – January 2, 2026. Ithaca typically starts winter break 2 days earlier than most NY districts.
Spring Recess runs from April 6–10, 2026.
The last day is Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
Yes. Ithaca CSD observes Indigenous Peoples' Day on October 13, 2025, rather than Columbus Day. Ithaca was among the early adopters of this name change in New York State, reflecting the community's progressive values.
Being a major college town, Ithaca CSD benefits from partnerships with Cornell University and Ithaca College. These institutions provide student teacher placements, dual enrollment options, and cultural enrichment programs. The district's academic culture is strongly influenced by its university-town identity.
Ithaca CSD serves approximately 5,500 students across 10 schools. Despite being relatively small, the district is the largest in Tompkins County and is known for exceptionally high academic standards in a progressive, college-town environment.
Ithaca is located in the Southern Tier. Nearby school districts include Binghamton, Elmira and Syracuse. Each district sets its own academic calendar, though break schedules in the same region often align.

About This Calendar

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