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 2026 through June 2027.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School (Grades 1-12) | August 31, 2026 (Mon) | School Opens |
| First Day of Kindergarten | September 3, 2026 (Thu) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Yom Kippur | September 21, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' 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 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Recess | April 5–9, 2027 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 17, 2027 (Thu) | 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 Kingston City School District 2026-2027 school year is projected to run from August 31, 2026 to June 17, 2027. The district serves approximately 6,000 students across 9 schools in Ulster County, in the Mid-Hudson Valley. These projected dates are based on preliminary board discussion; the official PDF calendar has not yet been released.
The most notable feature of this projected calendar is the very early start date of August 31 (for grades 1-12), with kindergarteners starting September 3. This is unusually early for a New York district — most begin in the first week of September. The early start may allow the school year to end on June 17, which is among the earliest end dates in the region. For comparison, nearby Poughkeepsie and Newburgh typically run through late June.
The projected winter recess starts December 21, which is slightly earlier than most districts that begin on December 23 or 24. This gives families a longer holiday break. Spring recess is projected for April 5–9, 2027. Unlike the 2025-2026 calendar, which includes a 6-day spring break, this projected version appears to be a standard 5-day break.
Note that this is a projected calendar — key details like Superintendent's Conference Days, early dismissal dates, Regents exam schedules, and the Lunar New Year observance (which Kingston included in 2025-2026) have not yet been confirmed. Parents should check the Kingston CSD website for the official version once it is released.
Kingston's location in the Hudson Valley means 3-5 snow days per year are typical. These will be built into the final calendar as buffer days. The projected June 17 end date already accounts for some snow day usage.
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.
Grades 1-12 are projected to start Monday, August 31, 2026. Kindergarten is projected to begin Thursday, September 3, 2026. These dates are preliminary and subject to change.
Winter Recess is projected to run from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Spring Recess is projected for April 5–9, 2027.
The last day is projected to be Thursday, June 17, 2027 — earlier than most Mid-Hudson districts.
Schools are projected to be closed November 26–27, 2026 for Thanksgiving.
Kingston is projected to begin on August 31, which is unusually early. This early start allows the year to end by mid-June rather than late June, giving families a longer summer break.
Kingston observed Lunar New Year in 2025-2026, but the 2026-2027 calendar is still preliminary. Check the Kingston CSD website for confirmed dates once the official calendar is released.
The official calendar is expected to be released by spring 2026. Preliminary dates were discussed at board meetings, but the final PDF has not yet been published.
Data Source: This calendar is based on projected dates derived from historical Kingston City School District scheduling patterns.
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