Complete school year calendar for Wappingers CSD, Dutchess County. Includes all holidays, breaks, half days, and important dates from September 2025 through June 2026.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | September 4, 2025 (Thu) | School Opens |
| Rosh Hashanah | Sep 23, 2025 (Tue) | No School |
| Yom Kippur | Oct 2, 2025 (Thu) | No School |
| Columbus Day | Oct 13, 2025 (Mon) | No School |
| Veterans Day | Nov 11, 2025 (Tue) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Recess | Nov 26–28, 2025 (Wed–Fri) | No School |
| Winter Recess | Dec 24–31, 2025 + Jan 1–2, 2026 | No School |
| MLK Day | Jan 19, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | Feb 16, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Lunar New Year | Feb 17, 2026 (Tue) | No School |
| Spring Recess | Mar 30 – Apr 6, 2026 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Juneteenth | Jun 19, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 25, 2026 (Thu) | 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 Wappingers Central School District is the largest school district in Dutchess County, serving over 10,500 students across the towns of Wappinger, Fishkill, East Fishkill, and Poughkeepsie.
The district operates two comprehensive high schools — John Jay and Roy C. Ketcham (RCK) — along with three middle schools and seven elementary schools. Wappingers is known for strong AP offerings, competitive athletics, and a growing arts program. The district observes both Rosh Hashanah and Lunar New Year. Compare with Arlington and Beacon.
The first day is Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Winter Recess runs from December 24, 2025, through January 2, 2026. School resumes January 5.
Spring Recess is March 30 – April 6, 2026 (8 days).
Yes — February 17, 2026 is recognized as Lunar New Year holiday.
Two: John Jay High School and Roy C. Ketcham (RCK) High School.
The last day is Thursday, June 25, 2026.
Yes — with 10,500+ students, Wappingers is the largest district in Dutchess County.
Data Source: This calendar is based on projected dates derived from historical Wappingers Central School District scheduling patterns.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Wappingers Central School District or the New York State Education Department (NYSED). For the most current and official calendar, please visit www.wappingersschools.org.
Dates are subject to change. Religious holiday dates are approximate and based on projected lunar calendar calculations.
Last updated: March 12, 2026