Syracuse City School District Calendar 2026-2027

Q: When does the 2026-2027 school year start for Syracuse?

The first day of school is Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Q: How many snow days does Syracuse build into its calendar?

The official calendar lists May 27, 2027, May 28, 2027, and June 1, 2027 as contingency days. If zero inclement weather days are used, all three become recess days; if one is used, May 27 and May 28 become recess days; if two are used, May 28 becomes a recess day.

Q: When is spring break for Syracuse in 2027?

Spring Recess runs from Monday, April 12, 2027 through Friday, April 16, 2027.

Q: When is the last day of school for Syracuse in 2027?

The last day of school is Friday, June 25, 2027.

Q: Does Syracuse follow the same calendar as NYC schools?

No. Syracuse City School District operates on its own independent calendar. While both districts observe major federal holidays, their specific break dates and professional development schedules differ significantly.

Q: When is Thanksgiving break for Syracuse in 2026?

Thanksgiving Recess runs from Thursday, November 26, 2026 through Friday, November 27, 2026.

Q: When are Regents Exams for Syracuse in 2026-2027?

Listed exam periods are Regents Examinations (Tuesday, January 26, 2027 through Friday, January 29, 2027) and Regents Exams (Tuesday, June 15, 2027 through Thursday, June 24, 2027).

Q: Does Syracuse close for Eid al-Fitr?

Yes. The calendar lists Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday, March 9, 2027, combined with a Superintendent Conference Day when students do not attend.

Q: Does Syracuse have a half day on the last day of school?

Yes. The last day of school is Friday, June 25, 2027, and the source calendar marks it as a Half Day for Students.

Official Syracuse 2026-2027 school calendar with holidays, breaks, PDF, and calendar sync. 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 2026 through June 2027. Dates are manually collected and screened from district-published calendar materials. Printable PDF and Google/Apple Calendar sync options are available below. Updated May 30, 2026.

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First Day

September 8, 2026

Winter Break

December 24, 2026
- January 1, 2027

Spring Break

April 12, 2027
- April 16, 2027

Last Day

June 25, 2027

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Key dates for Syracuse City School District 2026-2027 school year
Event	Date(s)	Status
First Day of School	September 8, 2026 (Tue)	School Opens
Indigenous Peoples' Day / Columbus Day	October 12, 2026 (Mon)	No School
Veterans Day	November 11, 2026 (Wed)	No School
Thanksgiving Recess	November 26, 2026 - November 27, 2026	No School
Holiday Recess	December 24, 2026 - January 1, 2027	No School
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	January 18, 2027 (Mon)	No School
Midwinter Recess	February 15, 2027 - February 19, 2027	No School
Eid al-Fitr	March 9, 2027 (Tue)	No School
Good Friday	March 26, 2027 (Fri)	No School
Spring Recess	April 12, 2027 - April 16, 2027	No School
Memorial Day	May 31, 2027 (Mon)	No School
Juneteenth	June 18, 2027 (Fri)	No School
Last Day of School	June 25, 2027 (Fri)	School Closes

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Syracuse Calendar Notes

Syracuse City School District is listed here with official 2026-2027 calendar data. The student year starts on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 and ends on Friday, June 25, 2027.

The main multi-day closure blocks are Thanksgiving Recess (Thursday, November 26, 2026 through Friday, November 27, 2026), Holiday Recess (Thursday, December 24, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027), Mid-Winter Recess (Monday, February 15, 2027 through Friday, February 19, 2027), and Spring Recess (Monday, April 12, 2027 through Friday, April 16, 2027).

Single-day closures and important calendar items include Indigenous Peoples' Day / Columbus Day (Monday, October 12, 2026), Election Day / Half Day School for Students (Tuesday, November 3, 2026), Veterans Day (Wednesday, November 11, 2026), Half Day School for Students (Wednesday, November 25, 2026), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, January 18, 2027), Eid al-Fitr (Tuesday, March 9, 2027), Good Friday (Friday, March 26, 2027), Memorial Day (Monday, May 31, 2027), and Juneteenth (Friday, June 18, 2027).

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the 2026-2027 school year start for Syracuse?

The first day of school is Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

How many snow days does Syracuse build into its calendar?

The official calendar lists May 27, 2027, May 28, 2027, and June 1, 2027 as contingency days. If zero inclement weather days are used, all three become recess days; if one is used, May 27 and May 28 become recess days; if two are used, May 28 becomes a recess day.

When is spring break for Syracuse in 2027?

Spring Recess runs from Monday, April 12, 2027 through Friday, April 16, 2027.

When is the last day of school for Syracuse in 2027?

The last day of school is Friday, June 25, 2027.

Does Syracuse follow the same calendar as NYC schools?

No. Syracuse City School District operates on its own independent calendar. While both districts observe major federal holidays, their specific break dates and professional development schedules differ significantly.

When is Thanksgiving break for Syracuse in 2026?

Thanksgiving Recess runs from Thursday, November 26, 2026 through Friday, November 27, 2026.

When are Regents Exams for Syracuse in 2026-2027?

Listed exam periods are Regents Examinations (Tuesday, January 26, 2027 through Friday, January 29, 2027) and Regents Exams (Tuesday, June 15, 2027 through Thursday, June 24, 2027).

Does Syracuse close for Eid al-Fitr?

Yes. The calendar lists Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday, March 9, 2027, combined with a Superintendent Conference Day when students do not attend.

Does Syracuse have a half day on the last day of school?

Yes. The last day of school is Friday, June 25, 2027, and the source calendar marks it as a Half Day for Students.

What school districts are near Syracuse?

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.

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About This Calendar

Data source & handling: Official calendar from Syracuse City School District (syracusecityschools.com). We manually collect and screen dates from district materials, then organize them into key dates, printable PDF, and calendar sync.

Disclaimer: This site is not affiliated with Syracuse City School District or NYSED. Official calendars can change - always check syracusecityschools.com before making plans.

Last updated: May 30, 2026