NYCPS Calendar 2026-27: New York City Public Schools Calendar
The next school break in New York City Public Schools is the Thanksgiving break: Thursday, November 26 to Friday, November 27.
All school breaks and days off for New York City Public Schools.
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Breaks, holidays and days off
| Break | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Sep 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Yom Kippur, schools closed | Sep 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples' Day, schools closed | Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Veterans Day, schools closed | Nov 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 26 – 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Winter break | Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | 9 |
| Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, schools closed | Jan 18, 2027 | 1 |
| Midwinter Recess | Feb 15 – 19, 2027 | 5 |
| Eid al-Fitr, schools closed | Mar 9, 2027 | 1 |
| Good Friday, schools closed | Mar 26, 2027 | 1 |
| Spring break | Apr 22 – 30, 2027 | 9 |
| Eid al-Adha, schools closed | May 17, 2027 | 1 |
| Memorial Day, schools closed | May 31, 2027 | 1 |
| Clerical Day | Jun 8, 2027 | 1 |
| Anniversary Day/Chancellor's Conference Day | Jun 10, 2027 | 1 |
| Last day of school for students | Jun 28, 2027 | 1 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Source: Official source (New York City Public Schools). Last checked: October 12, 2026. More about our sources
School breaks in New York City Public Schools this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in New York City Public Schools have 3 breaks, adding up to 20 days off including weekends.
The table above lists every break, along with other days off such as federal holidays where the district has published them.
Does this calendar apply to your school?
The dates on this page come from the district's published calendar and apply to its public schools. Private schools and many charter schools set their own calendars. Districts can also change their calendar during the year, for example to make up snow days, so check the district website for the latest version.
Frequently asked questions
How many days of breaks does New York City Public Schools have in 2026-2027?
20 days including weekends, spread over 3 breaks.
Do these dates apply to every school in New York City Public Schools?
They apply to the district's public schools. Private schools and some charter schools set their own calendars, so check with your child's school.