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 directs the 2026-2027 academic progression for roughly 4,200 students in the heart of Dutchess County. The official calendar is a critical guide for this dense, culturally vibrant river city.
Poughkeepsie's calendar reflects a profound commitment to educational equity and structural turnaround. It highlights essential marking periods and clearly maps out the district's policy on converting scheduled spring breaks into makeup instructional days if severe Hudson Valley ice storms force extended emergency closures earlier in the year.
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.
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 17, 2026