Wappingers Central School District Calendar 2025–2026

Complete school year calendar for Wappingers CSD, Dutchess County. Includes all holidays, breaks, half days, and important dates from September 2025 through June 2026.

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

Key Dates at a Glance

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Key dates for Wappingers Central School District 2025-2026 school year
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

Wappingers 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

Wappingers District Overview

The Wappingers Central School District (WCSD) 2025-2026 school year runs from early September to late June, serving approximately 10,000 students in Dutchess and Putnam counties. It stands proudly as the eighth-largest public school district in New York State and the absolute largest in the Mid-Hudson Valley.

Because Wappingers operates two massive high schools (Roy C. Ketcham and John Jay), the district calendar is incredibly dense with cross-town rivalries, extensive AP exam blocks, and large-scale performing arts showcases. WCSD covers an enormous 110 square miles, meaning the calendar relies heavily on its built-in emergency closure days. Families relocating from New York City often find the district's rigorous adherence to these weather-related schedule shifts to be a major, necessary adjustment for winter childcare coordination.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Wappingers is located in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Nearby school districts include Arlington, Poughkeepsie and Beacon. Each district sets its own academic calendar, though break schedules in the same region often align.

About This Calendar

Data Source: Official Wappingers Central School District calendar publication.

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.

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

Last updated: March 17, 2026