In any city, knowing when kids will have off from school is important. In New York, it’s crucial. The NYC Department of Education released the 2019-2020 school calendar–which many local preschools follow, as well–so you can know when schools will be closed ahead of time and plan vacations, outings, appointments, and more ahead of time.
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The NYC DOE announced that summer school sessions will be conducted remotely as well. This will allow more students to have access to the academic support they need and a bridge from this school year to next, according to the DOE.
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During the normal school year, here are the dates you can expect your child’s school to be closed:
Sept. 5 – First Day of School. Partial school time for pre-kindergarten public school students.
Sept. 30 – Oct. 1 – Rosh Hashanah (schools closed)
Oct. 9 – Yom Kippur (schools closed)
Oct. 14 – Columbus Day Observed (schools closed)
Nov. 5 – Election Day (students do not attend school)
Nov. 11 – Veterans Day Observed (schools closed)
Nov. 28-29 Thanksgiving Recess (schools closed)
Dec. 24 – Jan. 1 – Winter Recess (schools closed)
Jan. 20 – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (schools closed)
Jan. 27 – Chancellor's Conference Day for High Schools. High school students do not attend school, except those enrolled at D75 school programs.
Jan. 28 – Spring Term Begins for High School Students
Feb. 17-21 – Midwinter Recess (schools closed)
March 16-April 8: All schools are utilizing remote learning due to the coronavirus.
April 9-17 – Spring Recess (schools closed)
April 20: Schools are tentatively scheduled to re-open (may change based on current safety recommendations)
May 25 – Memorial Day (schools closed)
June 4 – Anniversary Day (students do not attend school)
June 9 – June Clerical Day. Elementary school, middle school, and D75 students do not attend school.
June 26 – Last Day for All Students (early dismissal)
For the full calendar that includes parent-teacher conference days, consult the Department of Education’s website.
