Complete school year calendar for White Plains City School District. Includes all holidays, breaks, and important dates from September 2026 through June 2027.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | September 9, 2026 (Wed) | School Opens |
| Rosh Hashanah | September 14, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Yom Kippur | September 21, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 25–27, 2026 (Wed–Fri) | No School |
| Holiday Recess | Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 | No School |
| Mid-Winter Recess | February 15–19, 2027 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Spring Recess | April 2–9, 2027 (Fri–Fri) | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 24, 2027 (Thu) | School Closes |
Complete month-by-month calendar for White Plains City School District. Every day is color-coded so you can see school days, holidays, and breaks at a glance.
The White Plains Public Schools (also known as the White Plains City School District) serves a diverse and robust student population of approximately 6,700 students across 7 public schools. As a central educational hub in Westchester County, the district boasts a high graduation rate (surpassing 90%) and an engaging learning environment, reflecting its commitment to student success. The district's master calendar is the essential tool that aligns teachers, students, and parents throughout the academic year.
The White Plains school calendar is tailored to the needs of its community, often aligning its Spring Recess closely with Easter and Passover observances. Furthermore, the district maintains a structured policy for managing severe winter weather, ensuring that mandated instructional time is preserved through built-in snow days or strategic calendar adjustments. By staying informed with this projected calendar, families can proactively plan around Key Dates, professional development days, and holidays.
The 2026-2027 school year for White Plains City School District is projected to begin on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. White Plains typically starts school on the Wednesday or Thursday following Labor Day.
Yes. White Plains City SD consistently observes both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur as school holidays. In 2026, Rosh Hashanah falls on the weekend (Sep 12–13), so the projected school closure is Monday, September 14. Yom Kippur is projected for Monday, September 21, 2026.
Spring Recess is projected to run from Friday, April 2 through Friday, April 9, 2027, aligned with Passover (April 1–9). White Plains historically schedules spring break around the Passover/Easter period.
Yes. If more than three snow days are used, makeup days are taken from spring break in reverse order. If no snow days are used, extra days off may be granted in late May.
The last day of the 2026-2027 school year is projected to be Thursday, June 24, 2027. White Plains typically ends its school year in mid-to-late June.
As school calendars across New York State become more inclusive, observances can change. While White Plains City School District ensures students have the right to excused absences for religious observances like Eid and Diwali, designating them as district-wide school closure holidays depends on the annual calendar adopted by the Board of Education. Always consult the official yearly release for specific closure dates.
Data Source: This calendar is based on projected dates derived from White Plains City School District's historical scheduling patterns (2024-2025 and 2025-2026 academic years).
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with White Plains City School District. For the most current and official calendar, please visit whiteplainspublicschools.org.
Dates are subject to change. Religious holiday dates are approximate.
Last updated: March 6, 2026