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NYC Public Schools calendar 2026/27 (New York)
The next break in NYC Public Schools is Thanksgiving Recess, from Thursday 26 November 2026 to Friday 27 November 2026 (2 days).
Below are all school holidays for the 2026/27 school year, with the first and last day of school where known, and the public holidays of the next twelve months. Updated Fri 16 Oct 2026.
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School holidays
School year 2026/27
First day of school: Thu 10 Sep 2026 · Last day of school: Mon 28 Jun 2027
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yom Kippur | Mon 21 Sep 2026 | Mon 21 Sep 2026 | 1 |
| Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon 12 Oct 2026 | Mon 12 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| Early Dismissal for Parent-Teacher Conferences Early release | Thu 5 Nov 2026 | Thu 5 Nov 2026 | 1 |
| Veterans Day | Wed 11 Nov 2026 | Wed 11 Nov 2026 | 1 |
| Early Dismissal for Parent-Teacher Conferences Early release | Thu 12 Nov 2026 | Thu 12 Nov 2026 | 1 |
| Early Dismissal for Parent-Teacher Conferences Early release | Fri 20 Nov 2026 | Fri 20 Nov 2026 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving Recess | Thu 26 Nov 2026 | Fri 27 Nov 2026 | 2 |
| Winter Recess | Thu 24 Dec 2026 | Fri 1 Jan 2027 | 9 |
| Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon 18 Jan 2027 | Mon 18 Jan 2027 | 1 |
| Professional Development Day No school for students | Mon 1 Feb 2027 | Mon 1 Feb 2027 | 1 |
| Midwinter Recess | Mon 15 Feb 2027 | Fri 19 Feb 2027 | 5 |
| Early Dismissal for Parent-Teacher Conferences Early release | Wed 3 Mar 2027 | Wed 3 Mar 2027 | 1 |
| Early Dismissal for Parent-Teacher Conferences Early release | Thu 4 Mar 2027 | Thu 4 Mar 2027 | 1 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Tue 9 Mar 2027 | Tue 9 Mar 2027 | 1 |
| Early Dismissal for Parent-Teacher Conferences Early release | Fri 19 Mar 2027 | Fri 19 Mar 2027 | 1 |
| Good Friday | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | 1 |
| Spring Recess | Thu 22 Apr 2027 | Fri 30 Apr 2027 | 9 |
| Eid al-Adha | Mon 17 May 2027 | Mon 17 May 2027 | 1 |
| Memorial Day | Mon 31 May 2027 | Mon 31 May 2027 | 1 |
| Clerical Day No school for students | Tue 8 Jun 2027 | Tue 8 Jun 2027 | 1 |
| Anniversary Day/Chancellor's Conference Day No school for students | Thu 10 Jun 2027 | Thu 10 Jun 2027 | 1 |
Public holidays in New York, next 12 months
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Tue 3 Nov 2026 | Election Day |
| Wed 11 Nov 2026 | Veterans Day |
| Thu 26 Nov 2026 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Fri 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Mon 18 Jan 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Fri 12 Feb 2027 | Lincoln's Birthday |
| Mon 15 Feb 2027 | Susan B. Anthony Day |
| Mon 15 Feb 2027 | Washington's Birthday |
| Mon 31 May 2027 | Memorial Day |
| Fri 18 Jun 2027 | Juneteenth National Independence Day Observed |
| Sat 19 Jun 2027 | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| Sun 4 Jul 2027 | Independence Day |
| Mon 5 Jul 2027 | Independence Day Observed |
| Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Labor Day |
| Mon 11 Oct 2027 | Columbus Day |
Frequently asked questions
When is Thanksgiving Recess 2026 in NYC Public Schools?
Thanksgiving Recess 2026 in NYC Public Schools is from Thursday 26 November 2026 to Friday 27 November 2026, 2 days including weekends.
When is Winter Recess 2026 in NYC Public Schools?
Winter Recess 2026 in NYC Public Schools is from Thursday 24 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027, 9 days including weekends.
When is Midwinter Recess 2027 in NYC Public Schools?
Midwinter Recess 2027 in NYC Public Schools is from Monday 15 February 2027 to Friday 19 February 2027, 5 days including weekends.
When is Spring Recess 2027 in NYC Public Schools?
Spring Recess 2027 in NYC Public Schools is from Thursday 22 April 2027 to Friday 30 April 2027, 9 days including weekends.
When is the last day of school in NYC Public Schools?
The last day of the 2026/27 school year is Monday 28 June 2027.
Can I add the NYC Public Schools school holidays to my calendar?
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Sources
| School year | Source | Document | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | Researched by Holibase | www.schools.nyc.gov | Fri 9 Oct 2026 |
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