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 2026 through June 2027.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | September 10, 2026 (Thu) | School Opens |
| Rosh Hashanah | September 14, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Yom Kippur | September 21, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Columbus 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 2, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Lunar New Year | February 8, 2027 (Mon, observed) | No School |
| Spring Recess | March 29 – April 2, 2027 (Mon–Fri) | 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 Poughkeepsie City School District serves approximately 5,000 students in the City of Poughkeepsie, the county seat of Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley. The district is committed to providing quality education in a diverse urban environment. See also the Newburgh calendar for the other major Hudson Valley district.
As a city school district in the Hudson Valley, Poughkeepsie's calendar reflects its position between downstate (NYC area) and upstate traditions. The district observes Lunar New Year, distinguishing it from many other Hudson Valley districts.
The school year is projected to begin on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Winter Recess is projected for December 23, 2026 – January 2, 2027.
Spring Recess is projected for March 29 – April 2, 2027.
The last day is projected for Thursday, June 24, 2027.
Thanksgiving Recess is projected for Wednesday–Friday, November 25–27, 2026.
NY State Regents Examination periods: January: 01/26 – 01/29. June: 06/15 – 06/25.
Yes. Poughkeepsie observes Lunar New Year, which is unusual for a Hudson Valley district and reflects its growing Asian-American community.
Poughkeepsie is a city school district, serving only the City of Poughkeepsie (not the surrounding Town). It has its own Board of Education and operates independently from the separate Arlington Central School District that serves the surrounding area.
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