Complete school year calendar for Yonkers Public Schools. Includes all holidays, breaks, half days, and important dates. Includes all holidays, breaks, half days, and important dates from September 2025 through June 2026.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | September 3, 2025 (Wed) | School Opens |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 27–28, 2025 (Thu–Fri) | No School |
| Winter Recess | Dec 24, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026 | No School |
| Mid-Winter Recess | February 16–20, 2026 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Spring Recess | Mar 30 – Apr 3, 2026 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 26, 2026 (Fri) | 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 Yonkers Public Schools 2025-2026 school year runs from September 3, 2025 to June 26, 2026. Serving over 27,000 students across 39 schools, it is the largest district in Westchester County and the fourth-largest school district in New York State.
Bordering the Bronx, Yonkers is deeply intertwined with the NYC metro area but maintains its own distinct academic schedule. As one of NY's most culturally diverse districts, Yonkers is notable for being a pioneer in observing Eid al-Fitr as an official school holiday, reflecting its large immigrant and multilingual population. Families checking this calendar should pay close attention to professional development half-days and early dismissals.
For easy reference, use the button at the top of this page to download a free, color-coded printable Yonkers school calendar for your fridge or classroom.
The first day of school for Yonkers Public Schools is Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Holiday Recess runs from December 24, 2025 through January 2, 2026.
Spring Recess runs from April 6–10, 2026.
The last day of school is Friday, June 26, 2026.
Yonkers Public Schools are closed from Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28, 2025.
Yes. Yonkers Public Schools observe Eid al-Fitr as an official school holiday on Monday, March 30, 2026. Yonkers has been increasingly inclusive of Muslim holidays, reflecting its diverse community — a practice also followed by New Rochelle.
Yes. Yonkers Public Schools is the fourth-largest school district in New York State, serving over 27,000 students across 39 schools. It is the largest district in Westchester County and adjoins New York City to the north.
Yonkers is located in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Nearby school districts include NYC, New Rochelle and Mount Vernon. Each district sets its own academic calendar, though break schedules in the same region often align.
Data Source: This calendar is based on projected dates derived from historical Yonkers Public Schools scheduling patterns.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Yonkers Public Schools or the New York State Education Department (NYSED). For the most current and official calendar, please visit www.yonkerspublicschools.org.
Dates are subject to change. Religious holiday dates are approximate and based on projected lunar calendar calculations.
Last updated: March 17, 2026