City School District of New Rochelle Calendar 2026–2027

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.

Official dates — These dates are based on the approved City School District of New Rochelle 2026-2027 board calendar.

Key Dates at a Glance

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Key dates for City School District of New Rochelle 2026-2027 school year
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

New Rochelle School Calendar 2026–2027

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

New Rochelle District Overview

The City School District of New Rochelle is the second-largest school district in Westchester County, serving approximately 11,000 students. Located just north of the Bronx along the Long Island Sound, it is a culturally rich community that requires a highly localized school calendar.

The New Rochelle school calendar expertly balances traditional NYS academic requirements with the diverse needs of its student body. The district generally aligns with neighboring suburban communities for winter and spring break periods, while maintaining its own independently approved schedule for staff development days and religious observances.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
New Rochelle is located in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Nearby school districts include Yonkers, Mount Vernon and Mamaroneck. Each district sets its own academic calendar, though break schedules in the same region often align.

About This Calendar

Data Source: Official City School District of New Rochelle calendar publication.

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.

Official calendars can still change. Always confirm updates with the district before making plans.

Last updated: March 17, 2026