Complete school year calendar for the City School District of New Rochelle — Westchester County's second-largest school system, serving a vibrant and diverse community. Includes all holidays, breaks, half days, and important dates from September 2026 through June 2027.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School (Half Day) | September 8, 2026 (Tue) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Yom Kippur | September 21, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Columbus / Indigenous Peoples' Day | October 12, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Recess | Nov 26–27, 2026 (Thu–Fri) | No School |
| Holiday Recess | Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Mid-Winter Recess | February 15–19, 2027 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Eid al-Fitr | March 10, 2027 (Wed) | No School |
| Spring Recess | Mar 22–26, 2027 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Passover | Apr 22–23, 2027 (Thu–Fri) | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Juneteenth (observed) | June 18, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Last Day of School (Half Day) | 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 City School District of New Rochelle is the second-largest school district in Westchester County, serving approximately 11,000 students across 12 schools. Located just north of the Bronx along Long Island Sound, New Rochelle is one of Westchester's most culturally diverse communities — a quality deeply reflected in its educational programming and school calendar. See also Yonkers and White Plains calendars.
The New Rochelle school calendar balances traditional academic requirements with the needs of its ethnically diverse student body. As a Westchester County district, its calendar generally aligns with neighboring communities for break periods, while maintaining its own locally approved schedule. The district is well-known for its strong arts and athletics programs alongside rigorous academics.
The 2026-2027 school year begins on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, the day after Labor Day.
Holiday Recess is runs from Thursday, December 24, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027.
Spring Recess is Monday, March 29 through Friday, March 22, 2027.
The last day is Friday, June 25, 2027.
Both are large Westchester districts and share most federal holiday closures. However, specific break dates, professional development days, and start/end dates may differ. New Rochelle's calendar is approved independently by its Board of Education.
Thanksgiving Recess for New Rochelle is Wednesday–Friday, November 25–27, 2026. Students typically also have early dismissal on the day before Thanksgiving.
NY State Regents Examination periods for City School District of New Rochelle: January Regents: 01/26 – 01/29. June Regents: 06/15 – 06/25. These are statewide exams taken by high school students.
Yes. New Rochelle closes for Lunar New Year, making it one of the few Westchester districts to observe this holiday.
Yes. New Rochelle observes Eid al-Fitr as a school holiday, reflecting the diversity of its student body.
Data Source: This calendar is based on projected dates derived from historical City School District of New Rochelle scheduling patterns.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to City School District of New Rochelle or the New York State Education Department (NYSED). For the most current and official calendar, please visit www.nred.org.
Dates are subject to change. Religious holiday dates are approximate and based on projected lunar calendar calculations.
Last updated: March 15, 2026