Complete school year calendar for Niagara Falls City School District. Includes all holidays, breaks, half days, and important dates from September 2026 through June 2027.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | September 9, 2026 (Wed) | School Opens |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' 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 |
| Winter Recess | Dec 23, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | No School |
| MLK Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Recess | March 29 – April 9, 2027 | 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 |
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 Niagara Falls City School District serves approximately 6,000 students in the iconic city of Niagara Falls, New York. Located in Niagara County along the US-Canada border, the district operates 8 schools including the historic Niagara Falls High School and several community-centered elementary schools.
The district is known for its extended spring recess (typically two weeks) and its career and technical education (CTE) pathways through BOCES. The Niagara Falls community draws families connected to tourism, industry, and cross-border commerce. Compare with Buffalo and Williamsville calendars.
The 2026-2027 school year is projected to begin on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Winter Recess is projected for December 23, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Spring Recess is projected for March 29 – April 9, 2027 (an extended two-week break, typical for this district).
Projected last day: Thursday, June 24, 2027.
Niagara Falls began observing Lunar New Year in recent years. The 2027 observance date will depend on the Board-approved calendar.
Given its location in the Niagara Frontier snow belt, the district builds contingency days into the calendar. Extended closures may shift to remote learning to protect instructional time.
Niagara Falls CSD serves approximately 6,000 students across 8 schools including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 combined 6-12 academy, plus Niagara Falls High School.
Data Source: This calendar is based on projected dates derived from historical Niagara Falls City School District scheduling patterns.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Niagara Falls City School District or the New York State Education Department (NYSED). For the most current and official calendar, please visit www.nfschools.net.
Dates are subject to change. Religious holiday dates are approximate and based on projected lunar calendar calculations.
Last updated: March 12, 2026