Complete school year calendar for the Kingston City School District in Ulster County — a Mid-Hudson district that observes Lunar New Year and features one of the region's longest spring recesses. Includes all holidays, breaks, half days, and important dates from September 2025 through June 2026.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | September 3, 2025 (Wed) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 1, 2025 (Mon) | No School |
| Superintendent's Conference Days | August 28 & September 2, 2025 | No School |
| Rosh Hashanah | September 23, 2025 (Tue) | No School |
| Yom Kippur | October 2, 2025 (Thu) | No School |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | October 13, 2025 (Mon) | No School |
| Early Dismissal (PreK-4) | October 24, 2025 (Fri) | Half Day |
| Superintendent's Conference Day | November 4, 2025 (Tue) | No School |
| Evacuation Drill (Early Dismissal) | November 6, 2025 (Thu) | Half Day |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2025 (Tue) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 26–28, 2025 (Wed–Fri) | No School |
| Winter Recess | Dec 24, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026 | No School |
| Early Dismissal | January 16, 2026 (Fri) | Half Day |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Regents Exams (January) | January 20–23, 2026 | Regents |
| Presidents' Day | February 16, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Lunar New Year | February 17, 2026 (Tue) | No School |
| Early Dismissal | March 27, 2026 (Fri) | Half Day |
| Spring Recess | March 30 – April 6, 2026 (Mon–Mon) | No School |
| Superintendent's Conference Day | May 8, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Regents Exams (June) | June 9–10, 17–18, 22–25, 2026 | Regents |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Early Dismissal (PreK-8) | June 23–24, 2026 (Tue–Wed) | Half Day |
| Last Day of School (PreK-8) | June 24, 2026 (Wed) | 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 Kingston City School District 2025-2026 school year runs from September 3, 2025 to June 24, 2026 (for PreK-8; high school students may attend through June 26 for Regents and graduation). The district serves approximately 6,000 students across 9 schools in Ulster County, located in the heart of the Mid-Hudson Valley. As New York State's first capital city, Kingston has a rich historical character that influences its community-oriented school calendar.
A distinctive feature of Kingston's calendar is its observance of Lunar New Year (February 17, 2026) as an official school closure. This is relatively uncommon among Mid-Hudson districts and reflects the growing cultural diversity of the Kingston community. Combined with Presidents' Day on February 16, families get a two-day break at the start of the week — though Kingston does not have a full-week mid-winter recess like many Long Island or Westchester districts.
Kingston's spring recess is notably long, running from March 30 through April 6 — a full 6 school days. This is longer than the standard 5-day break at most Mid-Hudson districts like Newburgh or Beacon. The extra day gives families more flexibility for travel or spring activities.
The district has an unusually high number of early dismissal days scattered throughout the year: October 24 (PreK-4 only), November 6 (evacuation drill), January 16, March 27, and June 23–24. Parents should carefully mark these dates, as some affect only certain grade levels. The November 6 dismissal is specifically for an annual evacuation drill, which is a unique Kingston requirement.
Kingston has 4 Superintendent's Conference Days: August 28, September 2, November 4, and May 8. Note that the August 28 date falls before school even starts, but staff are required to attend. Regents Exams run January 20–23 and across three blocks in June (June 9–10, 17–18, 22–25). Kingston High School students should plan for a busy June schedule.
The district's winter weather exposure in the Hudson Valley means 3-5 snow days per year are common. These are built into the calendar buffer. The Thanksgiving break is a full 3 days (Wednesday through Friday), which when combined with the surrounding weekends creates a 5-day stretch off.
For easy reference, use the button at the top of this page to download a free, color-coded printable Kingston school calendar for your fridge or classroom.
The first day is Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Winter Recess runs from December 24, 2025 through January 2, 2026.
Spring Recess runs from March 30 – April 6, 2026 — a full 6 school days, which is longer than most Mid-Hudson districts.
The last day for PreK-8 is Wednesday, June 24, 2026. High school students may attend through June 26 for Regents exams and graduation.
Schools are closed Wednesday through Friday, November 26–28, 2025 for Thanksgiving.
Yes. Schools are closed on February 17, 2026 for Lunar New Year, making Kingston one of the few Mid-Hudson districts to observe this holiday. Combined with Presidents' Day on February 16, families get a two-day break.
No. Unlike many downstate districts, Kingston only has Presidents' Day (Feb 16) and Lunar New Year (Feb 17) off in February — not a full-week recess. Families should plan accordingly.
Kingston has multiple early dismissals: October 24 (PreK-4 only), November 6 (evacuation drill), January 16, March 27, and June 23–24. Some affect only specific grade levels.
Data Source: This calendar is based on the official 2025-2026 Master Calendar published by the Kingston City School District (Revised 07-23-25).
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Kingston City School District or the New York State Education Department (NYSED). For the most current and official calendar, please visit www.kingstoncityschools.org.
Dates are subject to change. Religious holiday dates are approximate and based on projected lunar calendar calculations.
Last updated: March 29, 2026