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. Serving approximately 9,500 students across 17 schools, Schenectady is proudly the largest district in the Capital Region, surpassing neighboring Albany.
Known historically as "The Electric City," Schenectady boasts one of the most culturally diverse student bodies in upstate New York. It is a trailblazer in regional inclusivity—officially closing schools for Holi/Phagwa, Eid al-Fitr, and Lunar New Year to honor its massive Guyanese and immigrant communities. This makes its local calendar remarkably different from typical upstate suburban schedules.
For easy reference, use the button at the top of this page to download a free, color-coded printable Schenectady school calendar for your fridge or classroom.
Data Source: Official Schenectady City School District calendar publication.
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.
Official calendars can still change. Always confirm updates with the district before making plans.
Last updated: March 17, 2026