Complete school year calendar for Rye City SD — one of the most prestigious public school districts in Westchester County, New York. Includes all holidays, breaks, half days, and important dates from September 2025 through June 2026.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | September 2, 2025 (Tue) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 1, 2025 (Mon) | No School |
| Rosh Hashanah | September 23–24, 2025 (Tue–Wed) | No School |
| Yom Kippur | October 2, 2025 (Thu) | No School |
| Columbus Day | October 13, 2025 (Mon) | No School |
| Diwali | October 20, 2025 (Mon) | No School |
| Superintendent's Conference Day | November 4, 2025 (Tue) | No Students |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2025 (Tue) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 26–28, 2025 (Wed–Fri) | No School |
| Winter Recess | Dec 22, 2025 – Jan 3, 2026 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Mid-Winter Recess | February 17–21, 2026 (Tue–Fri) | No School |
| Superintendent's Conference Day | March 20, 2026 (Fri) | No Students |
| Spring Recess | March 30 – April 4, 2026 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| RHS Graduation | June 18, 2026 (Thu) | Graduation |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 26, 2026 (Fri) | 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 Rye City School District 2025-2026 school year runs from September 2, 2025 to June 26, 2026, with 178 instructional days. Rye is one of the most prestigious public school districts in Westchester County, serving approximately 3,300 students across 4 schools.
Rye is notable for having one of the longest winter breaks among Westchester districts (nearly two full weeks), observing Diwali as an official school holiday, and scheduling spring recess in late March — earlier than most NY districts. The district has 3 built-in snow/emergency days. Rye High School graduation is scheduled for June 18, 2026.
The first day is Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Winter Recess runs from December 22, 2025 – January 3, 2026 — nearly two full weeks, one of the longest winter breaks in Westchester.
Spring Recess runs from March 30 – April 4, 2026. Rye's spring break starts in late March, earlier than most Westchester districts.
The last day is Friday, June 26, 2026.
Yes. Rye City SD observes Diwali on Monday, October 20, 2025. This reflects the district's commitment to cultural inclusivity.
RHS Graduation is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026.
The Rye 2025-2026 calendar includes 178 instructional days, with 3 built-in snow/emergency make-up days. If snow days are not used, they are forfeited (May 26, May 22, April 6 in order).
Yes. Rye City SD is consistently ranked among the top 10 school districts in Westchester County and in the top 20 statewide. The district is known for small class sizes, high per-pupil spending, and near-universal college placement.
Both Rye and Mamaroneck are top-tier Westchester districts. Rye is smaller (3,300 vs 5,200 students), has longer winter and spring breaks, and has a more compact geographic footprint. Both achieve similar academic outcomes.
Data Source: This calendar is based on projected dates derived from historical Rye City School District scheduling patterns.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Rye City School District or the New York State Education Department (NYSED). For the most current and official calendar, please visit www.ryeschools.org.
Dates are subject to change. Religious holiday dates are approximate and based on projected lunar calendar calculations.
Last updated: March 11, 2026