Complete school year calendar for Jericho UFSD — consistently ranked among the top 3 public school districts in New York State with exceptional academic outcomes. Includes all holidays, breaks, half days, and important dates from September 2025 through June 2026.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 27, 2025 (Wed) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 1, 2025 (Mon) | No School |
| Rosh Hashanah | September 23–24, 2025 (Tue–Wed) | No School |
| Yom Kippur | October 2, 2025 (Thu) | No School |
| Columbus 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 Break | Dec 24, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Week | February 16–20, 2026 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Spring Recess | April 2–10, 2026 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 26, 2026 (Fri) | 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 Jericho Union Free School District 2025-2026 school year runs from September 2, 2025 to June 25, 2026 — starting 1-2 days earlier than most Nassau County districts. Jericho regularly ranks as the #1 school district on Long Island and in the top 5 statewide.
Bordered by Syosset and Hicksville, and despite serving only about 3,200 students across 4 schools, Jericho achieves near-perfect Regents pass rates and some of the highest SAT averages in New York. The district has a large Asian-American community and observes Lunar New Year.
The first day for Jericho UFSD is Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Jericho starts 1-2 days earlier than most Nassau County districts.
Holiday Recess runs from December 24, 2025 – January 2, 2026.
Spring Recess runs from April 2–10, 2026.
The last day is Friday, June 26, 2026.
Yes to Lunar New Year on February 17, 2026. Jericho has one of the highest concentrations of Asian-American students on Long Island. Diwali is not currently an official holiday, though there is ongoing community advocacy for its inclusion.
Jericho regularly competes with Syosset for the #1 ranking on Long Island and is consistently in the top 5 statewide. The district achieves near-perfect Regents pass rates and extremely high SAT averages.
Jericho UFSD is one of the smallest top-ranked districts, serving approximately 3,200 students across just 4 schools. This small size allows for personalized attention and tight-knit community engagement.
Data Source: This calendar is based on projected dates derived from historical Jericho Union Free School District scheduling patterns.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Jericho Union Free School District or the New York State Education Department (NYSED). For the most current and official calendar, please visit www.jerichoschools.org.
Dates are subject to change. Religious holiday dates are approximate and based on projected lunar calendar calculations.
Last updated: March 11, 2026