Jericho Union Free School District Calendar 2025–2026

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.

Official dates — These dates are based on the approved Jericho Union Free School District 2025-2026 board calendar.

Key Dates at a Glance

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Key dates for Jericho Union Free School District 2025-2026 school year
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

Jericho 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

Jericho District Overview

The Jericho Union Free School District 2025-2026 school year runs from September 2, 2025 to June 26, 2026. Consistently dueling with Scarsdale for the title of the #1 public school district in New York State, Jericho serves about 3,200 students in Nassau County.

Jericho's calendar is highly scrutinized by its community of education-focused parents. The academic year revolves around intense STEM competition schedules, rigorous Regents exams, and elite college prep. The district also recognizes a wide spectrum of religious and cultural holidays, meaning the spring recess and mid-winter structures are carefully calibrated around Lunar New Year, Passover, and Eid.

For easy reference, use the button at the top of this page to download a free, color-coded printable Jericho school calendar for your fridge or desk.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Jericho is located in Long Island. Nearby school districts include Syosset, Hicksville and Herricks. Each district sets its own academic calendar, though break schedules in the same region often align.

About This Calendar

Data Source: Official Jericho Union Free School District calendar publication.

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.

Official calendars can still change. Always confirm updates with the district before making plans.

Last updated: March 17, 2026