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 24, 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 | Apr 5 – 9, 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 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 Ithaca City School District serves approximately 5,500 students in the City of Ithaca and surrounding Tompkins County. Because it is intertwined with Cornell University and Ithaca College, the district's calendar reflects a deeply academic and progressive community.
Ithaca's school calendar frequently diverges from the standard New York State public school templates. It is one of the few NY districts to boldly prioritize 'Indigenous Peoples' Day' over standard federal namings, and it carefully hedges its schedule against the notorious Finger Lakes winter by embedding strategic snow emergency days before the June Regents exams.
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 19, 2026