Poughkeepsie City School District Calendar 2025–2026

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.

Official dates — These dates are based on the approved Poughkeepsie City School District 2025-2026 board calendar.

Key Dates at a Glance

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Key dates for Poughkeepsie City School District 2025-2026 school year
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

Poughkeepsie School Calendar 2025–2026

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.

School Day
Weekend
Holiday (No School)
School Break
First / Last Day
Important Date

Poughkeepsie District Overview

The Poughkeepsie City School District 2025-2026 school year serves approximately 4,200 students in Dutchess County. Situated directly on the Hudson River, it is a historically rich, highly diverse urban district surrounded by sprawling commuter suburbs.

The Poughkeepsie school calendar is the logistical anchor for a community heavily reliant on the district's robust meal programs, after-school care, and community outreach. The calendar carefully delineates numerous early dismissal days, which the district requires for intensive, trauma-informed staff professional development and curriculum alignment. Families utilize this schedule to navigate city traffic patterns during major events at Poughkeepsie High School, especially during intense winter icing events along the steep riverbanks.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Poughkeepsie is located in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Nearby school districts include Arlington, Hyde Park and Wappingers. Each district sets its own academic calendar, though break schedules in the same region often align.

About This Calendar

Data Source: Official Poughkeepsie City School District calendar publication.

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.

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

Last updated: March 17, 2026