Complete school year calendar for Rockville Centre UFSD — a nationally recognized Long Island district famous for eliminating academic tracking. Includes all holidays, breaks, half days, and important dates from September 2026 through June 2027.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | September 1, 2026 (Tue) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Yom Kippur | September 21, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | October 12, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Election Day | November 3, 2026 (Tue) | Supt. Conf. Day |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 25–27, 2026 (Wed–Fri) | No School |
| Winter Recess | Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | No School |
| Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Mid-Winter Recess | February 15–19, 2027 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Easter Recess | March 25–29, 2027 (Thu–Mon) | No School |
| Passover Recess | April 22–30, 2027 (Thu–Fri) | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Juneteenth (Observed) | June 18, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 25, 2027 (Fri) | 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 Rockville Centre Union Free School District directs the 2026-2027 academic pacing for roughly 3,600 South Shore students. The district is celebrated across New York State for completely eliminating tracking in earlier grades and heavily promoting IB diploma participation.
This inclusive yet wildly rigorous approach to education means that the district's calendar is an essential lifeline for parents navigating intense coursework deadlines. The calendar often schedules its prominent Mid-Winter and Spring Recesses strategically to provide a mental buffer for students undertaking the massive workload of combined Regents and IB examinations. Weather contingency plans are also tightly scripted due to the community's proximity to the coast.
For easy reference, use the button at the top of this page to download a free, color-coded printable Rockville Centre school calendar for your fridge or desk.
Data Source: Official Rockville Centre Union Free School District calendar publication.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Rockville Centre Union Free School District or the New York State Education Department (NYSED). For the most current and official calendar, please visit www.rvcschools.org.
Official calendars can still change. Always confirm updates with the district before making plans.
Last updated: March 17, 2026