Complete school year calendar for Utica City School District. Includes all holidays, breaks, half days, and important dates from September 2025 through June 2026.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School (K-12) | August 26, 2025 (Tue) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | Sep 1, 2025 (Mon) | No School |
| Columbus Day | Oct 13, 2025 (Mon) | No School |
| Veterans Day | Nov 11, 2025 (Tue) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Recess | Nov 26–28, 2025 | No School |
| Winter Holiday Break | Dec 22, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026 | No School |
| MLK Day | Jan 19, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Mid-Winter Break | Feb 16–20, 2026 | No School |
| Spring Break | Mar 30 – Apr 3, 2026 | No School |
| Memorial Day Weekend | May 22–25, 2026 | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 10, 2026 (Wed) | School Closes |
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 Utica City School District serves approximately 10,500 students, making it the largest school district in the Mohawk Valley. Located in Oneida County, Utica is notable for starting school in late August — significantly earlier than most NY districts.
Utica is one of the most diverse cities in upstate New York, with a large refugee and immigrant population from over 40 countries, including significant Bosnian, Burmese, and Somali communities. The district operates 12 schools and has emergency closing day provisions where spring break days may be used for snow day make-ups. Compare with Rome and New Hartford.
Utica starts unusually early: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 — over a week before most NY districts.
Utica follows a calendar that starts in late August rather than after Labor Day. This allows the school year to end earlier in June (June 10 vs. late June for most districts), which can help avoid potential snow day make-up conflicts.
Winter Holiday Break: December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026.
Spring Break: March 30 – April 3, 2026. Note: if more than 5 emergency days are used, April 6-10 may become school days.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 — significantly earlier than most NY districts.
Utica is one of the most diverse cities in New York, with refugees from over 40 countries. The district serves students speaking 40+ languages, with large Bosnian, Burmese, Karen, and Somali communities.
If more than 5 emergency closing days are used, school will be in session during spring break days (April 6, 7, 8, 9, 10). Staff are advised not to make irrevocable travel plans for this period.
Data Source: This calendar is based on projected dates derived from historical Utica City School District scheduling patterns.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Utica City School District or the New York State Education Department (NYSED). For the most current and official calendar, please visit www.uticaschools.org.
Dates are subject to change. Religious holiday dates are approximate and based on projected lunar calendar calculations.
Last updated: March 12, 2026