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2027 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.

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Next New York City Public Schools school holiday

5 days

The first school holiday in 2027 is Midwinter recess, from 15 Feb 2027 to 19 Feb 2027 — 122 days away. Schools reopen on .

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2027 school holiday dates

Midwinter recess

Schools closed.

StartEndDuration5 days
Spring recess

Schools closed.

StartEndDuration9 days

2027 school term dates

Winter term

–

40 days

Winter term (2)

–

59 days

Spring term

–

57 days

Other school closures in 2027

These extra school closures are published with this calendar.

  • Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. DaySchool closure

    Schools closed.

  • Eid al-FitrSchool closure

    Schools closed.

  • Good FridaySchool closure

    Schools closed.

  • Eid al-AdhaSchool closure

    Schools closed.

  • Memorial DaySchool closure

    Schools closed.

  • Anniversary DaySchool closure

    Chancellor's Conference Day for staff development. Students do not attend.

School holiday periods

Midwinter recess school holidays 2027

Midwinter recess runs from 15 Feb 2027 (Mon) – 19 Feb 2027 (Fri) (5 days inclusive). The Midwinter recess end on 19 Feb 2027 (Fri). Winter term (2) begins and schools reopen on 22 Feb 2027 (Mon).

Spring recess school holidays 2027

Spring recess runs from 22 Apr 2027 (Thu) – 30 Apr 2027 (Fri) (9 days inclusive). The Spring recess end on 30 Apr 2027 (Fri). Spring term begins and schools reopen on 3 May 2027 (Mon).

New York City Public Schools school start and reopening dates in 2027

School year starts
After the Midwinter recess
Schools reopen (Winter term (2) begins)
After the Spring recess
Schools reopen (Spring term begins)
School year ends

FAQ

When are the Midwinter recess school holidays in New York City Public Schools in 2027?

The Midwinter recess run from 15 Feb 2027 (Mon) to 19 Feb 2027 (Fri) (5 days inclusive).

When are the Spring recess school holidays in New York City Public Schools in 2027?

The Spring recess run from 22 Apr 2027 (Thu) to 30 Apr 2027 (Fri) (9 days inclusive).

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

Schools reopen on 22 Feb 2027 (Mon) for the start of Winter term (2).

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

Schools reopen on 3 May 2027 (Mon) for the start of Spring term.

When does Winter term start in New York City Public Schools in 2027?

Winter term runs from 4 Jan 2027 (Mon) to 12 Feb 2027 (Fri).

When does Winter term (2) start in New York City Public Schools in 2027?

Winter term (2) runs from 22 Feb 2027 (Mon) to 21 Apr 2027 (Wed).

When does Spring term start in New York City Public Schools in 2027?

Spring term runs from 3 May 2027 (Mon) to 28 Jun 2027 (Mon).

When does the 2027 school year start in New York City Public Schools?

The 2027 school year starts on 4 Jan 2027 (Mon).

When does school end in New York City Public Schools in 2027?

The 2027 school year ends on 28 Jun 2027 (Mon).

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

The next school holiday is Midwinter recess, starting 15 Feb 2027 (Mon). See the Midwinter recess section (#midwinter-recess-school-holidays) for full dates.

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Statistics

School days
156
Holiday days
20
Terms
3
Longest break
9d

Spring recess

Shortest break
5d

Midwinter recess

Avg break
7d

Timeline

Sky bars show school terms, amber bars show school breaks, and rose marks special school days across 2027.

School terms: Winter term, 4 Jan 2027 (Mon) – 12 Feb 2027 (Fri); Winter term (2), 22 Feb 2027 (Mon) – 21 Apr 2027 (Wed); Spring term, 3 May 2027 (Mon) – 28 Jun 2027 (Mon). School breaks: Midwinter recess, 15 Feb 2027 (Mon) – 19 Feb 2027 (Fri); Spring recess, 22 Apr 2027 (Thu) – 30 Apr 2027 (Fri). Special days: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 18 Jan 2027 (Mon) – 18 Jan 2027 (Mon); Eid al-Fitr, 9 Mar 2027 (Tue) – 9 Mar 2027 (Tue); Good Friday, 26 Mar 2027 (Fri) – 26 Mar 2027 (Fri); Eid al-Adha, 17 May 2027 (Mon) – 17 May 2027 (Mon); Memorial Day, 31 May 2027 (Mon) – 31 May 2027 (Mon); Anniversary Day, 10 Jun 2027 (Thu) – 10 Jun 2027 (Thu)

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