Complete school year calendar for the Schenectady City School District — one of the Capital Region's most culturally diverse districts, observing Holi, Eid, and Lunar New Year. 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 |
| Labor Day | September 1, 2025 (Mon) | No School |
| Rosh Hashanah | September 23, 2025 (Tue) | No School |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | October 13, 2025 (Mon) | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2025 (Tue) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 26–28, 2025 (Wed–Fri) | No School |
| Winter Recess | Dec 24, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 16, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Lunar New Year | February 17, 2026 (Tue) | No School |
| February Recess | February 17–20, 2026 (Tue–Fri) | No School |
| Phagwa/Holi | March 4, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Eid al-Fitr | March 20, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Good Friday | April 3, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Spring Recess | April 6–10, 2026 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| 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 Schenectady City School District 2025-2026 school year runs from September 4, 2025 to June 25, 2026. Schenectady serves approximately 9,500 students across 17 schools, making it the largest district in the Capital Region, surpassing neighboring Albany.
Known as "The Electric City" for its history as home to General Electric, Schenectady features strong career-technical education and partnerships with Union College. The district has one of the most culturally diverse student bodies in upstate New York, with a growing refugee and immigrant population.
The first day for Schenectady CSD is Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Holiday Recess runs from December 24, 2025 – January 2, 2026.
Spring Recess runs from April 6–10, 2026.
The last day is Friday, June 26, 2026.
Schools are closed from Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28, 2025.
Schenectady's increasingly diverse community has advocated for recognition of Holi/Phagwa and other cultural celebrations. While not yet an official day off, the district has been expanding cultural awareness programs and may consider future calendar additions.
Schenectady CSD serves approximately 9,500 students across 17 schools, making it the largest district in the Capital Region after Albany. Known historically as 'The Electric City' (home of GE and the American Locomotive Company), Schenectady features strong career-technical programs and partnerships with nearby Union College.
Data Source: This calendar is based on projected dates derived from historical Schenectady City School District scheduling patterns.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Schenectady City School District or the New York State Education Department (NYSED). For the most current and official calendar, please visit www.schenectady.k12.ny.us.
Dates are subject to change. Religious holiday dates are approximate and based on projected lunar calendar calculations.
Last updated: March 11, 2026