Newburgh Enlarged City School District Calendar 2026–2027

Complete school year calendar for Newburgh ECSD — the largest school district in the Hudson Valley, serving a diverse community of over 11,000 students. Includes all holidays, breaks, half days, and important dates from September 2026 through June 2027.

Projected dates — These dates are based on historical Newburgh Enlarged City School District patterns and are subject to change upon official release.

Key Dates at a Glance

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Key dates for Newburgh Enlarged City School District 2026-2027 school year
Event Date(s) Status
First Day of School September 9, 2026 (Wed) School Opens
Rosh Hashanah September 14–15, 2026 (Mon–Tue) 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 25–27, 2026 (Wed–Fri) No School
Holiday Recess Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 No School
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 18, 2027 (Mon) No School
Lunar New Year February 8, 2027 (Mon, observed) No School
Midwinter Recess February 15–16, 2027 (Mon–Tue) No School
Eid al-Fitr (est.) March 10, 2027 (Wed, est.) No School
Spring Recess March 29 – April 2, 2027 (Mon–Fri) No School
Memorial Day May 31, 2027 (Mon) No School
Juneteenth (observed) June 18, 2027 (Fri) No School
Last Day of School June 24, 2027 (Thu) School Closes

Newburgh School Calendar 2026–2027 (Projected)

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.

School Day
Weekend
Holiday (No School)
School Break
First / Last Day
Important Date

Newburgh District Overview

The Newburgh Enlarged City School District manages the 2026-2027 academic operations for roughly 11,000 students across the Mid-Hudson Valley. It is an enormous, highly complex educational system with a fiercely proud local identity.

The NECSD calendar elegantly balances the state’s rigorous 180-day instructional mandate with the sprawling reality of operating Newburgh Free Academy's multi-campus high school system. The calendar clearly delineates half-days for vital staff professional development and provides highly specific spring contingency targets should the region's infamous river-valley winter weather deplete the district's snow day reserves.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The 2026-2027 school year for Newburgh ECSD is projected to begin on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Holiday Recess is projected to run from Thursday, December 24, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027.
Spring Recess is projected for Monday, March 29 through Friday, April 2, 2027.
The last day is projected to be Thursday, June 24, 2027.
Newburgh typically plans for 3–5 contingency days given its Hudson Valley location. The district may implement remote learning days during severe weather, which can help preserve the scheduled last day of school.
Thanksgiving Recess for Newburgh is projected for Wednesday–Friday, November 25–27, 2026. Students typically also have early dismissal on the day before Thanksgiving.
NY State Regents Examination periods for Newburgh Enlarged City School District: January Regents: 01/26 – 01/29. June Regents: 06/15 – 06/25. These are statewide exams taken by high school students.
Newburgh has a shorter mid-winter recess of only 2–3 days, compared to the full week (5 days) most other NY districts observe.
Newburgh's calendar differs from nearby Westchester districts. Notably, its mid-winter break is significantly shorter, but it shares common spring and winter recess dates with many upstate districts.
Newburgh is located in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Nearby school districts include Beacon, Wappingers and East Ramapo. Each district sets its own academic calendar, though break schedules in the same region often align.

About This Calendar

Data Source: This calendar is based on projected dates derived from historical Newburgh Enlarged City School District scheduling patterns.

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Newburgh Enlarged City School District or the New York State Education Department (NYSED). For the most current and official calendar, please visit www.newburghschools.org.

Dates are subject to change. Religious holiday dates are approximate and based on projected lunar calendar calculations.

Last updated: March 17, 2026