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 2026 through June 2027.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | September 10, 2026 (Thu) | School Opens |
| Rosh Hashanah | September 14, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Columbus Day | October 12, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 25–27, 2026 (Wed–Fri) | No School |
| Winter Recess | Dec 23, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Lunar New Year | February 8, 2027 (Mon, observed) | No School |
| Presidents' Day / February Recess | February 15–19, 2027 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Holi/Phagwa (est.) | March 22, 2027 (Mon, est.) | No School |
| Eid al-Fitr (est.) | March 10, 2027 (Wed, est.) | No School |
| Spring Recess | March 29 – April 2, 2027 (Mon–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 Schenectady City School District serves approximately 10,000 students in the Capital Region of New York State. Known as 'The Electric City,' Schenectady is one of the most culturally diverse districts in upstate NY. See also the Albany calendar.
Schenectady's calendar is uniquely inclusive, observing Holi/Phagwa, Eid al-Fitr, and Lunar New Year as official school closures — a rarity among upstate New York districts. This reflects its significant Guyanese, South Asian, and East Asian communities.
The school year is projected to begin on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Winter Recess is projected for December 23, 2026 – January 1, 2027.
Spring Recess is projected for March 29 – April 2, 2027.
The last day is projected for Friday, June 25, 2027.
Thanksgiving Recess is projected for Wednesday–Friday, November 25–27, 2026.
NY State Regents Examination periods: January: 01/26 – 01/29. June: 06/15 – 06/25.
Yes. Schenectady is one of the very few districts in New York State that observes Holi/Phagwa as an official school closure, reflecting its significant Guyanese community.
Yes. Schenectady observes Lunar New Year, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha, making it one of the most culturally inclusive school calendars in upstate New York.
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