Complete school year calendar for Syracuse City School District — Central New York's largest urban school system serving over 20,000 students across 34 schools. Includes all holidays, breaks, half days, and important dates from September 2025 through June 2026.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | September 3, 2025 (Wed) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 1, 2025 (Mon) | No School |
| 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 22, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Week | February 16–20, 2026 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Eid al-Fitr | March 20, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 30 – April 3, 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 25, 2026 (Thu) | Half Day |
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 Syracuse City School District 2025-2026 school year runs from September 4, 2025 to June 25, 2026. Syracuse is the largest school district in Central New York, serving approximately 20,000 students across more than 30 schools in Onondaga County.
Located in one of the snowiest cities in the United States, Syracuse builds extra emergency closure days into the calendar — a significant planning factor for families. The district is also a major center for refugee resettlement, with students from over 70 language backgrounds, and features strong partnerships with Syracuse University.
The first day of school for Syracuse City School District is Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Holiday Recess runs from December 22, 2025 through January 2, 2026.
Spring Recess runs from April 6–10, 2026.
The last day of school is Thursday, June 25, 2026.
Schools are closed from Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28, 2025.
Syracuse is one of the snowiest cities in the U.S., averaging over 120 inches of snow per year. The district typically builds 5 emergency closure days into the calendar. If unused, these days may be returned as additional days off in June.
Data Source: This calendar is based on projected dates derived from historical Syracuse City School District scheduling patterns.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Syracuse City School District or the New York State Education Department (NYSED). For the most current and official calendar, please visit www.syracusecityschools.com.
Dates are subject to change. Religious holiday dates are approximate and based on projected lunar calendar calculations.
Last updated: March 11, 2026