Poughkeepsie City School District Calendar 2026–2027

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.

Projected dates — These dates are based on historical Poughkeepsie City School District patterns and are subject to change upon official release.

Key Dates at a Glance

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Key dates for Poughkeepsie City School District 2026-2027 school year
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

Poughkeepsie School Calendar 2026–2027 (Projected)

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.

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

Poughkeepsie District Overview

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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: 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