New York City DOE holiday closures 2026-27
Official Last verified October 28, 2026
| Day | Status on the 2026-27 calendar |
|---|
| Labor Day | Sep 7, 2026 (before first day Sept 10; not listed on calendar, so not a school day) |
| Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Veterans Day | Nov 11, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving week | Nov 26, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026 |
| Winter break | Dec 24, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 (first/last closed day) |
| MLK Day | Jan 18, 2027 |
| Presidents Day | Feb 15, 2027 to Feb 19, 2027 (Midwinter Recess) |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 |
Other closures listed
| Yom Kippur | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Election Day | Nov 3, 2026 (in session remotely) |
| Eid al-Fitr | Mar 9, 2027 |
| Good Friday | Mar 26, 2027 |
| Spring Recess | Apr 22, 2027 to Apr 30, 2027 |
| Eid al-Adha | May 17, 2027 |
| Anniversary Day/Chancellor's Conference Day | Jun 10, 2027 (students do not attend) |
| Clerical Day | Jun 8, 2027 (no classes for most students) |
Source
New York City DOE official 2026-27 calendar. Last verified October 28, 2026. Calendars can be amended by the school board, so check the district site for changes.