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 2026 through June 2027.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | September 9, 2026 (Wed) | School Opens |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day | October 12, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 25–27, 2026 (Wed–Fri) | No School |
| Winter Recess | Dec 23, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Mid-Winter Recess | February 15–19, 2027 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Spring Recess | March 29 – April 2, 2027 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Juneteenth (observed) | June 18, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 23, 2027 (Wed) | 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 Ithaca City School District serves approximately 5,500 students in the City of Ithaca and surrounding areas in Tompkins County. Home to Cornell University and Ithaca College, the district benefits from its academic-rich community. See also the Syracuse and Rochester calendars for nearby upstate districts.
Ithaca notably uses 'Indigenous Peoples' Day' rather than 'Columbus Day' — one of the few NY districts to officially use this designation. The district's calendar reflects its progressive values while maintaining alignment with NY State requirements.
The school year is projected to begin on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Winter Recess is projected for December 23, 2026 – January 1, 2027.
Spring Recess is projected for March 29 – April 2, 2027.
The last day is projected for Wednesday, June 23, 2027.
Thanksgiving Recess is projected for Wednesday–Friday, November 25–27, 2026.
NY State Regents Examination periods: January: 01/26 – 01/29. June: 06/15 – 06/25.
Yes. Ithaca is one of the few school districts in New York State that officially designates the October holiday as 'Indigenous Peoples' Day' rather than 'Columbus Day.' This reflects the district's progressive approach to cultural recognition.
Not directly. Ithaca CSD and Cornell University operate on separate calendars. However, some break periods (like Thanksgiving and winter recess) may overlap, which is convenient for families with connections to both institutions.
Data Source: This calendar is based on projected dates derived from historical Ithaca City School District scheduling patterns.
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.
Dates are subject to change. Religious holiday dates are approximate and based on projected lunar calendar calculations.
Last updated: March 11, 2026