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 2026 through June 2027.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 31, 2026 (Mon) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Yom Kippur | September 21, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Columbus Day | October 12, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 26–27, 2026 (Thu–Fri) | No School |
| Winter Recess | Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | No School |
| Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Week | February 15–19, 2027 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Eid al-Fitr | March 9, 2027 (Tue) | No School |
| Holy Thursday / Good Friday | March 25–26, 2027 (Thu–Fri) | No School |
| Easter Monday | March 29, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Recess (Passover) | April 19–23, 2027 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Eid al-Adha | May 17, 2027 (Mon) | 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 Jericho Union Free School District caters to roughly 3,200 students in central Nassau County. As a perennial contender for the top-performing public school district in the United States, its calendar is an essential timeline for rigorous academic achievement.
The Jericho school calendar is structured to provide strategic breaks during the grueling college-prep and AP testing seasons. The Board of Education proactively adapts the holiday schedule year-to-year to respectfully include major Jewish, Asian, and Islamic cultural observances—ensuring instruction is not disrupted during peak family celebrations.
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.
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