Complete school year calendar for all NYC DOE 3K–12 public schools. Includes all holidays, breaks, half days, and important dates from September 2026 through June 2027.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | September 10, 2026 (Thu) | School Opens |
| Yom Kippur | September 21, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Italian Heritage / Indigenous Peoples' Day | October 12, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Diwali (observed) | November 9, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Election Day | November 3, 2026 (Tue) | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 26–27, 2026 (Thu–Fri) | No School |
| Winter Recess | Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 | No School |
| Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Midwinter Recess (incl. Lunar New Year) | February 15–19, 2027 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Eid al-Fitr (est.) | March 10, 2027 (Wed) | No School |
| Spring Recess | Mar 29 – Apr 2, 2027 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Eid al-Adha (est.) | May 17, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Juneteenth (observed) | June 18, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Last Day of School | 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 New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE), also known as New York City Public Schools, stands as the largest public school system in the United States. Serving approximately 900,000 students, the district operates over 1,600 traditional public schools across all five boroughs—Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, The Bronx, and Staten Island. Given the immense scale of this system, the official NYC school calendar dictates the educational rhythm and daily life for millions of families, teachers, and staff members. For other NY district calendars, see Buffalo, Yonkers, or explore our Capital Region coverage.
In recent years, the NYC public school calendar has evolved to become one of the most culturally inclusive in the nation, officially observing diverse holidays ranging from Lunar New Year and Eid al-Fitr to Diwali. It is crucial to note that while the DOE sets the master schedule and union-mandated instructional days, independent charter schools within the city (serving roughly 148,000 additional students) manage their own distinct academic calendars.
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 2026-2027 school year for NYC DOE public schools is projected to begin on Thursday, September 10, 2026, the Thursday following Labor Day. This is consistent with the DOE's historical scheduling pattern.
Spring Recess is projected to run from Monday, March 29 through Friday, April 2, 2027. Students would return to school on Monday, April 5, 2027.
The last day of the 2026-2027 school year is projected to be Friday, June 25, 2027. This date may shift if snow days need to be made up.
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 2026-2027 calendar.
NYC DOE may convert snow days to remote learning days or extend the school year to make up lost instructional time. In recent years, the DOE has increasingly used remote learning for weather-related closures.
Historically, the NYC DOE built designated "snow days" into the schedule that could impact the final day of school. 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.
Yes. Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Since it lands on a weekend, the DOE is expected to designate either Friday, November 6 or Monday, November 9 as the school closure. NYC is the largest U.S. school district to recognize Diwali. The exact date will be confirmed when the official 2026-2027 calendar is released.
Yes. Eid al-Fitr is projected to fall on Wednesday, March 10, 2027. The DOE has recognized Eid as an official school holiday since 2015. Note: Eid dates are based on the lunar calendar and the exact date will be confirmed closer to the holiday.
Parent-teacher conferences are typically 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 usually observe early dismissal on these conference days.
You can print the full 2026-2027 NYC school calendar directly from this page. Click the "Download Printable PDF" button above the calendar to get a color-coded, printer-friendly version. The printout includes all holidays, breaks, and key dates in a month-by-month grid format — perfect for posting on your fridge or classroom wall. You can also subscribe via Google or Apple Calendar for automatic updates.
Yes. The NYC DOE calendar is expected to apply 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). All projected holidays, breaks, and closures listed here should apply to your child's 3K or Pre-K program. Some private or community-based early childhood centers not part of the DOE system may follow different schedules.
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