Complete school year calendar for the Poughkeepsie City School District — the hub of the Hudson Valley's educational community. 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 |
| Labor Day | September 1, 2025 (Mon) | No School |
| Columbus Day | October 13, 2025 (Mon) | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2025 (Tue) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 26–28, 2025 (Wed–Fri) | No School |
| Winter Recess | Dec 22, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 16, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Lunar New Year | February 17, 2026 (Tue) | No School |
| Spring Recess | March 30 – April 3, 2026 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 25, 2026 (Thu) | 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 Poughkeepsie City School District 2025-2026 school year runs from September 4, 2025 to June 25, 2026. Poughkeepsie is the county seat of Dutchess County and serves approximately 4,200 students across 8 schools in the heart of the Hudson Valley, south of Newburgh.
Note: Poughkeepsie CSD is separate from Arlington CSD, which covers the surrounding town — a common confusion. The district enjoys partnerships with Vassar College and Marist College, providing unique enrichment opportunities for students.
The first day for Poughkeepsie CSD is Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Holiday Recess runs from December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026.
Spring Recess runs from April 6–10, 2026.
The last day is Thursday, June 25, 2026.
Schools are closed from Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28, 2025.
No. Poughkeepsie City School District covers the city of Poughkeepsie only. The neighboring Arlington CSD covers the surrounding town of Poughkeepsie and LaGrange. These two districts serve very different demographics and have different calendars — a frequent source of confusion for families.
Poughkeepsie CSD serves approximately 4,200 students across 8 schools. The city is the county seat of Dutchess County and the administrative hub of the Hudson Valley region. The district benefits from partnerships with nearby Vassar College and Marist College.
Data Source: This calendar is based on projected dates derived from historical Poughkeepsie City School District scheduling patterns.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Poughkeepsie City School District or the New York State Education Department (NYSED). For the most current and official calendar, please visit www.poughkeepsieschools.org.
Dates are subject to change. Religious holiday dates are approximate and based on projected lunar calendar calculations.
Last updated: March 11, 2026