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 8, 2026 (Tue) | School Opens |
| Yom Kippur | September 21, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Half Day (Emergency Release, 15 min early) | October 2, 2026 (Fri) | Half Day |
| Indigenous Peoples Day / Columbus Day | October 12, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Half Day (Grades 9–12) | October 22, 2026 (Thu) | Half Day |
| Superintendent's Conference Day | November 3, 2026 (Tue) | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Half Day – Parent/Teacher Conferences (Pre-K–5) | November 17, 2026 (Tue) | Half Day |
| Half Day – Parent/Teacher Conferences (Pre-K–5) | November 19, 2026 (Thu) | Half Day |
| Half Day (All Students, Pre-Thanksgiving) | November 25, 2026 (Wed) | Half Day |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | November 26–27, 2026 (Thu–Fri) | No School |
| Winter Recess | Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Regents Exams (January) | January 26–29, 2027 | Regents |
| February Recess | February 15–19, 2027 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Half Day – Parent/Teacher Conferences (Pre-K–5) | March 5, 2027 (Fri) | Half Day |
| Eid al-Fitr | March 10, 2027 (Wed) | No School |
| Holi/Phagwa | March 22, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Good Friday | March 26, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Spring Recess | March 29 – April 2, 2027 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Half Day (All Students Pre-K–12) | April 21, 2027 (Wed) | Half Day |
| Half Day (All Students Pre-K–12) | May 19, 2027 (Wed) | Half Day |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Regents Exams (June) | June 15–17 & 21–24, 2027 | Regents |
| Juneteenth (observed) | June 18, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| SHS Graduation | June 24, 2027 (Thu) | Graduation |
| Half Day (Pre-K–8) | June 24–25, 2027 | Half Day |
| 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 2026-2027 school year runs from September 8, 2026 to June 25, 2027. Serving approximately 10,000 students across 17 schools, Schenectady is the largest district in the Capital Region, surpassing neighboring Albany.
As 'The Electric City,' Schenectady stands out as arguably the most culturally diverse public school system in upstate New York. Its calendar is uniquely progressive, officially closing for Holi/Phagwa, Eid al-Fitr, and Good Friday — reflecting the district's significant Guyanese and immigrant communities. This board-approved calendar was adopted on March 25, 2026.
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: This calendar is based on the official 2026-2027 calendar approved by the Schenectady City School District Board of Education on March 25, 2026.
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 29, 2026