Complete school year calendar for all NYC DOE 3K–12 public schools. Includes all holidays, breaks, half days, and important dates from September 2025 through June 2026.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | September 4, 2025 (Thu) | School Opens |
| Rosh Hashanah | Sep 23–24, 2025 | No School |
| Yom Kippur | Oct 2, 2025 (Thu) | No School |
| Italian Heritage / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Oct 13, 2025 (Mon) | No School |
| Diwali | Oct 20, 2025 (Mon) | No School |
| Election Day | Nov 4, 2025 (Tue) | No School |
| Veterans Day | Nov 11, 2025 (Tue) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Recess | Nov 27–28, 2025 | No School |
| Winter Recess | Dec 24, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026 | No School |
| Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Jan 19, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Midwinter Recess (incl. Lunar New Year) | February 16–20, 2026 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Eid al-Fitr | Mar 20, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Spring Recess | Apr 2–10, 2026 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Eid al-Adha | May 27, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Anniversary Day / Chancellor's Conference Day | Jun 4, 2026 (Thu) | No School |
| Clerical Day | Jun 5, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Juneteenth | Jun 19, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 26, 2026 (Fri) | School Closes |
Complete month-by-month calendar from September 2025 to June 2026. Every day is color-coded so you can see school days, holidays, and breaks at a glance.
The New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE) 2025-2026 school year runs from September 4, 2025 to June 26, 2026. As the largest public school system in the United States — serving approximately 900,000 students across more than 1,800 schools in all five boroughs — the NYC DOE calendar affects more families than any other district in New York State. The next largest districts are Buffalo Public Schools, Rochester, and Yonkers.
The 2025-2026 calendar observes Lunar New Year and Juneteenth as official school holidays. NYC's calendar is notably more inclusive than most districts, reflecting the city's extraordinary cultural diversity. All dates below are official, confirmed by the NYC DOE Board.
For easy reference, use the button at the top of this page to download a free, color-coded printable NYC DOE school calendar for your fridge or classroom.
The first day of school for all NYC DOE 3K-12 public schools is Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Winter Recess runs from December 24, 2025 through January 2, 2026. Students return on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Spring Recess runs from April 2 through April 10, 2026. Students return on Monday, April 13, 2026.
The last day of school is Friday, June 26, 2026.
Schools are closed from Thursday, November 27 through Friday, November 28, 2025 for Thanksgiving. Some schools may also close on Wednesday, November 26 for a half day.
Yes. NYC DOE schools are closed on Monday, February 17, 2026 for Lunar New Year. NYC was one of the first major U.S. school systems to officially recognize this holiday.
Yes. NYC DOE schools are closed on Monday, October 20, 2025 for Diwali. New York City became the largest U.S. school district to recognize Diwali as an official school holiday, reflecting the city's significant South Asian community.
Yes. NYC DOE schools are closed on Friday, March 20, 2026 for Eid al-Fitr. The DOE began recognizing Eid as an official holiday in 2015, making NYC one of the first major U.S. school systems to do so.
Click the "Download Printable PDF" button at the top of the calendar section. This generates a clean, color-coded printable version with all holidays, breaks, Regents exam dates, and key dates. The printout is optimized for both color and black-and-white printers. You can also subscribe via Google or Apple Calendar for phone notifications.
Yes. The official NYC DOE calendar applies to all 3K and Pre-K programs operated by or funded through the DOE, including DOE-run district schools and NYC Early Education Centers (NYCEECs). This means all holidays, breaks, and closures listed on this calendar apply to your child's 3K or Pre-K program. However, some private or community-based early childhood centers that are not part of the DOE system may follow their own schedules.
No. NYC charter schools (such as Success Academy, KIPP, and Achievement First) operate independently and set their own calendars. Many charter schools have longer school years, starting as early as mid-August. Contact your specific charter school for their 2025-2026 calendar.
Historically, the NYC DOE built designated "snow days" into the schedule. However, recent policy changes have shifted the district toward implementing remote learning on inclement weather days. This means physical school buildings may close during severe snowstorms, but students are expected to log in for remote instruction, thereby avoiding the need to extend the academic calendar into late June.
Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled over several days in November (Fall term) and March (Spring term). The exact days differ strictly by grade level: elementary schools hold theirs on specific dates, while middle and high schools hold theirs on separate consecutive days to accommodate parents with multiple children. Students typically observe early dismissal on these conference days.
NYC is located in New York City. Nearby school districts include Yonkers, New Rochelle and Mount Vernon. Each district sets its own academic calendar, though break schedules in the same region often align.
Data Source: This calendar is based on projected dates derived from historical NYC Public Schools (DOE) scheduling patterns.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to NYC Public Schools (DOE) or the New York State Education Department (NYSED). For the most current and official calendar, please visit www.schools.nyc.gov.
Dates are subject to change. Religious holiday dates are approximate and based on projected lunar calendar calculations.
Last updated: March 17, 2026