Christmas vacation for nyc public schools
Christmas vacation season is fast approaching and you may be wondering what public school breaks are. If you’re part of the New York City school district, this article will help you plan your family’s Christmas vacation more effectively.
The New York City public school district (NYC DOE) will be operating on a modified schedule next week and the following week for Christmas break.
The holidays are here and NYC public schools are closing for the Christmas break.
The holiday break will last from December 21st until January 2nd, so get ready to enjoy some time with your loved ones and friends!
If you have any questions about your child’s school schedule during this time, be sure to contact their school directly.
| DATE | WEEKDAY | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
| September 13 | Monday | First day of school for students |
| September 16 | Thursday | Yom Kippur, schools closed |
| October 11 | Monday | Italian Heritage Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day, schools closed |
| November 2 | Tuesday | Election Day, fully remote, asynchronous instructional day |
| November 3 | Wednesday | Evening parent-teacher conferences for elementary schools and K–8 schools. |
| November 4 | Thursday | Afternoon parent-teacher conferences for elementary schools and K–8 schools; students in these schools dismissed three hours early. |
| November 10 | Wednesday | Evening parent-teacher conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools. |
| November 11 | Thursday | Veterans Day, schools closed |
| November 12 | Friday | Afternoon parent-teacher conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools; students in these schools dismissed three hours early. |
| November 17 | Wednesday | Evening parent-teacher conferences for middle schools and District 75 school programs. |
| November 18 | Thursday | Afternoon Conferences for middle schools and District 75 school programs; students in these schools dismissed three hours early. |
| November 25–26 | Thursday–Friday | Thanksgiving Recess, schools closed |
| December 24–31 | Friday–Friday | Winter Recess, schools closed |
| January 17 | Monday | Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, schools closed |
| January 31 | Monday | Professional Development day for 9–12 and 6–12 schools, students in these schools do not attend |
| February 1 | Tuesday | Lunar New Year, schools closed |
| February 2 | Wednesday | Spring Term begins for semester-based schools |
| February 21–25 | Monday–Friday | Midwinter Recess, schools closed |
| March 2 | Wednesday | Evening parent-teacher conferences for elementary schools and K–8 schools. |
| March 3 | Thursday | Afternoon parent-teacher conferences for elementary schools and K–8 schools; students in these schools dismissed three hours early. |
| March 9 | Wednesday | Evening parent-teacher conferences for middle schools and district 75 schools and programs. |
| March 10 | Thursday | Afternoon parent-teacher conferences for middle schools and district 75 schools and programs; students in these schools dismissed three hours early. |
| March 16 | Wednesday | Evening parent-teacher conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools. |
| March 18 | Friday | Afternoon parent-teacher conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools; students in these schools dismissed three hours early. |
| March 29–31 | Tuesday–Thursday | 3–8 ELA Assessment administration |
| April 15–22 | Friday–Friday | Spring Recess (includes Good Friday and Passover), schools closed |
| April 26–28 | Tuesday–Thursday | 3–8 Math Assessment administration |
| May 2 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr, schools closed |
| May 30 | Monday | Memorial Day, schools closed |
| June 7 | Tuesday | Clerical Day, K–5, K–6, 6–8, and K–12 schools and D75 programs, students in these schools do not attend |
| June 9 | Thursday | Anniversary Day, Chancellor’s Conference Day for staff development, students do not attend |
| June 15–24 | Wednesday–Friday | Regents Administration |
| June 20 | Monday | Juneteenth (observed), schools closed |
| June 27 | Monday | Last day of school for students |