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2026 New York City Public Schools School Holidays & Term Dates

New York City Public Schools start on Thursday 10 September 2026 and the last day for students is Monday 28 June 2027. Recesses and citywide school-closed days below are from the 2026-27 NYCPS calendar.

Source: New York City Public SchoolsLast verified

Next New York City Public Schools school holiday

2 days

The next 2026 school holiday is Thanksgiving recess, from 26 Nov 2026 to 27 Nov 2026 — 41 days away. Schools reopen on .

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2026 school holiday dates

Thanksgiving recess

Schools closed.

StartEndDuration2 days
Winter recess

Schools closed.

StartEndDuration9 days

2026 school term dates

Fall term

–

77 days

Fall term (2)

–

24 days

Other school closures in 2026

These extra school closures are published with this calendar.

  • Yom KippurSchool closure

    Schools closed.

  • Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples' DaySchool closure

    Schools closed.

  • Veterans DaySchool closure

    Schools closed.

School holiday periods

Thanksgiving recess school holidays 2026

Thanksgiving recess runs from 26 Nov 2026 (Thu) – 27 Nov 2026 (Fri) (2 days inclusive). The Thanksgiving recess end on 27 Nov 2026 (Fri). Fall term (2) begins and schools reopen on 30 Nov 2026 (Mon).

Winter recess school holidays 2026

Winter recess runs from 24 Dec 2026 (Thu) – 1 Jan 2027 (Fri) (9 days inclusive).

New York City Public Schools school start and reopening dates in 2026

School year starts
After the Thanksgiving recess
Schools reopen (Fall term (2) begins)
School year ends

FAQ

When are the Thanksgiving recess school holidays in New York City Public Schools in 2026?

The Thanksgiving recess run from 26 Nov 2026 (Thu) to 27 Nov 2026 (Fri) (2 days inclusive).

When are the Winter recess school holidays in New York City Public Schools in 2026?

The Winter recess run from 24 Dec 2026 (Thu) to 1 Jan 2027 (Fri) (9 days inclusive).

When do schools reopen after Thanksgiving recess in New York City Public Schools?

Schools reopen on 30 Nov 2026 (Mon) for the start of Fall term (2).

When does Fall term start in New York City Public Schools in 2026?

Fall term runs from 10 Sept 2026 (Thu) to 25 Nov 2026 (Wed).

When does Fall term (2) start in New York City Public Schools in 2026?

Fall term (2) runs from 30 Nov 2026 (Mon) to 23 Dec 2026 (Wed).

When does the 2026 school year start in New York City Public Schools?

The 2026 school year starts on 10 Sept 2026 (Thu).

When does school end in New York City Public Schools in 2026?

The 2026 school year ends on 23 Dec 2026 (Wed).

What is the next school holiday in New York City Public Schools?

The next school holiday is Thanksgiving recess, starting 26 Nov 2026 (Thu). See the Thanksgiving recess section (#thanksgiving-recess-school-holidays) for full dates.

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Statistics

School days
101
Holiday days
14
Terms
2
Longest break
9d

Winter recess

Shortest break
2d

Thanksgiving recess

Avg break
5.5d

Timeline

Sky bars show school terms, amber bars show school breaks, and rose marks special school days across 2026.

School terms: Fall term, 10 Sept 2026 (Thu) – 25 Nov 2026 (Wed); Fall term (2), 30 Nov 2026 (Mon) – 23 Dec 2026 (Wed). School breaks: Thanksgiving recess, 26 Nov 2026 (Thu) – 27 Nov 2026 (Fri); Winter recess, 24 Dec 2026 (Thu) – 1 Jan 2027 (Fri). Special days: Yom Kippur, 21 Sept 2026 (Mon) – 21 Sept 2026 (Mon); Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples' Day, 12 Oct 2026 (Mon) – 12 Oct 2026 (Mon); Veterans Day, 11 Nov 2026 (Wed) – 11 Nov 2026 (Wed)

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