Syracuse City School District Calendar 2025–2026

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.

Official dates — These dates are based on the approved Syracuse City School District 2025-2026 board calendar.

Key Dates at a Glance

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Key dates for Syracuse City School District 2025-2026 school year
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

Syracuse School Calendar 2025–2026

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.

School Day
Weekend
Holiday (No School)
School Break
First / Last Day
Important Date

Syracuse District Overview

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.

Known as one of the snowiest cities in the United States, Syracuse's school calendar is heavily influenced by intense winter weather. The district builds extra emergency closure days (often called "snow emergencies") into the calendar — a major planning factor for families. As a hub for refugee resettlement with students from over 70 language backgrounds, the calendar increasingly accommodates diverse cultural holidays.

For easy reference, use the button at the top of this page to download a free, color-coded printable Syracuse school calendar for your fridge or classroom.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Syracuse CSD serves approximately 20,000 students across 30+ schools. It is the largest school district in Central New York. Upstate peers include Rochester, Buffalo, and Albany and a major hub for refugee resettlement education, with students speaking 70+ languages.
Syracuse is located in Central New York. Nearby school districts include Baldwinsville, Fayetteville-Manlius and Rochester. Each district sets its own academic calendar, though break schedules in the same region often align.

About This Calendar

Data Source: Official Syracuse City School District calendar publication.

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.

Official calendars can still change. Always confirm updates with the district before making plans.

Last updated: March 17, 2026