Stay organized with the Rochester City School District (RCSD) calendar. View the official Board-approved dates for the first day of school, Thanksgiving break, winter and spring recesses, parent-teacher conferences, and the last day of classes for Rochester, NY students. 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 |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 26–28, 2025 (Wed–Fri) | No School |
| Winter Recess | Dec 22, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026 | No School |
| Mid-Winter Recess | February 16–20, 2026 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Spring Recess | Mar 30 – Apr 3, 2026 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 (Mon) | 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 Rochester City School District 2025-2026 school year runs from September 4, 2025 to June 25, 2026. Rochester is the third-largest school district in New York State, after NYC and Buffalo, serving approximately 26,000 students across more than 50 schools in Monroe County.
Rochester is known for its strong International Baccalaureate (IB) programs, career-technical academies, and partnerships with local universities including the University of Rochester and RIT. The district observes Juneteenth and features a full week of Spring Recess in April. Given the heavy lake-effect snow in this region, the district also integrates snow day policies carefully into this master schedule.
For easy reference, use the button at the top of this page to download a free, color-coded printable Rochester school calendar for your fridge or classroom.
The first day of school for Rochester City School District is Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Holiday Recess runs from December 22, 2025 through January 2, 2026.
Spring Recess runs from Monday, March 30 through Friday, April 3, 2026.
The last day of school is Thursday, June 25, 2026.
Yes. Rochester's Thanksgiving Break is longer than many NYC-area districts. It includes Wednesday through Friday (3 days off), while others often only close Thursday-Friday. In 2025, November 26-28 are all non-school days.
For 2025-2026, Rochester's Mid-Winter Recess runs from Monday, February 16 through Friday, February 20, 2026.
Yes. Rochester City School District observes Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, 2026 as an official school holiday.
Unlike downstate districts, Rochester City School District frequently deals with heavy lake-effect snow. Depending on the severity of winter weather, the Superintendent may delay the start of school, dismiss students early, or trigger a full "snow day" closure. The district utilizes built-in emergency days, and if depleted, they typically reclaim days from the scheduled Spring Recess.
Rochester CSD is the third-largest school district in New York State, serving approximately 26,000 students across 50+ schools. It is the primary urban district in the Finger Lakes/Western NY region.
Rochester is located in the Finger Lakes region. Nearby school districts include Pittsford, Buffalo and Canandaigua. Each district sets its own academic calendar, though break schedules in the same region often align.
Data Source: This calendar is based on projected dates derived from historical Rochester City School District scheduling patterns.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Rochester City School District or the New York State Education Department (NYSED). For the most current and official calendar, please visit www.rcsdk12.org.
Dates are subject to change. Religious holiday dates are approximate and based on projected lunar calendar calculations.
Last updated: March 17, 2026