Rye City School District Calendar 2025–2026

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.

Official dates — These dates are based on the approved Rye City School District 2025-2026 board calendar.

Key Dates at a Glance

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Key dates for Rye City School District 2025-2026 school year
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

Rye School Calendar 2025–2026

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.

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

Rye District Overview

The Rye City School District 2025-2026 school year runs from early September to late June, serving approximately 3,200 students in one of Westchester County's most historic and affluent coastal communities. Rye High School is perennially ranked as a top-100 high school nationwide.

The Rye school calendar is built to accommodate an extraordinarily competitive academic and extracurricular environment, including the legendary Rye-Harrison football rivalry (The Game) which heavily influences the fall schedule. Because of the community's heavy emphasis on both elite university placement and high-level club sports (like ice hockey and sailing), the district's recess periods are deeply scrutinized by parents to optimize family travel, college visits, and intensive tutoring blocks.

For easy reference, use the button at the top of this page to download a free, color-coded printable Rye school calendar for your fridge or desk.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Rye is located in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Nearby school districts include Mamaroneck, Scarsdale and Port Washington. Each district sets its own academic calendar, though break schedules in the same region often align.

About This Calendar

Data Source: Official Rye City School District calendar publication.

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.

Official calendars can still change. Always confirm updates with the district before making plans.

Last updated: March 17, 2026