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US School Calendar2026–2027 Academic Year

NYC Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027

Key 2026-2027 student dates for New York City Public Schools (NYC DOE) in New York, taken from the district’s official calendar. We list only dates we matched to that calendar, so staff-only days and single-day holidays are left to the official file.

NYC Public Schools key dates 2026-2027

New York City Public Schools 2026-2027 first day, breaks and last day
First day of schoolThursday, Sep 10, 2026
Winter breakThursday, Dec 24, 2026 – Friday, Jan 1, 2027
Spring breakThursday, Apr 22, 2027 – Friday, Apr 30, 2027
Last day of schoolMonday, Jun 28, 2027

Checked on . Version: 2026-2027 school-year edition.

Source file: 2026-2027 School Year Calendar (official web page)

Scope: New York City Public Schools district calendar, not all New York schools. This is an independent reference, not a district-operated website.

Page content updated: . Source check dates are listed with the dates above.

Planning at a glance

  • Winter break spans 7 weekdays (Monday–Friday) from Dec 24, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027.
  • Spring break spans 7 weekdays. None of the other 22 district calendars we track start spring break on Apr 22, 2027; see the spring break 2027 comparison.
  • Weekday counts are calendar arithmetic over the listed ranges, not a count of instructional days.

NYC Public Schools 2026-2027 calendar, August to June

Only the verified dates above are marked. Unmarked weekdays are not necessarily school days; check the official calendar for single-day holidays and staff days.

  • First day of school
  • Winter break
  • Spring break
  • Last day of school
August 2026: New York City Public Schools
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September 2026: New York City Public Schools
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October 2026: New York City Public Schools
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November 2026: New York City Public Schools
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December 2026: New York City Public Schools
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January 2027: New York City Public Schools
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April 2027: New York City Public Schools
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June 2027: New York City Public Schools
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Add NYC Public Schools dates to your calendar

The .ics file holds 4 all-day events, exactly the dates listed above, each linked to the official source. Open it on your phone or import it into Google Calendar (Settings › Import), Apple Calendar or Outlook.

  • NYC Public Schools: First day of school — Sep 10, 2026
  • NYC Public Schools: Winter break — Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
  • NYC Public Schools: Spring break — Apr 22, 2027 – Apr 30, 2027
  • NYC Public Schools: Last day of school — Jun 28, 2027
Download nyc-public-schools-calendar.ics

Imported events do not update automatically; if the district revises its calendar, download the file again.

Notes from the official calendar

  • Calendar scope: New York City Public Schools district calendar, not all New York schools.
  • The district calendar covers NYC public schools; school-specific conference and examination schedules may differ.
  • This is the December–January winter recess; the separate midwinter recess is not included.

NYC Public Schools calendar questions

When is the first day of school for NYC Public Schools in 2026-2027?

The first day of school is Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, and the scheduled last day is Monday, Jun 28, 2027, according to the official New York City Public Schools calendar.

When is NYC Public Schools spring break 2027?

Spring break is Apr 22, 2027 – Apr 30, 2027. Confirm any school-specific changes on the official calendar before booking travel.

When is NYC Public Schools winter break 2026-2027?

Winter break is Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027. Check the official calendar for the first day back.

Where do these NYC Public Schools dates come from?

Every date on this page comes from the official New York City Public Schools calendar, checked on 2026-09-30. We only list dates we have matched to that calendar; this site is an independent reference, not the district website.

Do these dates apply to every school in New York?

No. They apply only to New York City Public Schools. Other New York districts set their own calendars, and individual schools or programs inside NYC Public Schools can have their own schedules.