School Calendar and Closures

School Calendar and Closures
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    Coronavirus (COVID-19) Alert

    The Department of Education (DOE) has reopened public schools for the 2020-2021 school year.

    In order for your child to return to in-person learning, you must submit the consent form for in-school COVID-19 testing. Mandatory in-school testing will happen weekly for a random selection of staff and students in all reopened school buildings. Exemptions will be granted only in certain limited cases.

    Visit the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Schools page for more information.

    The NYC Public School Calendar lists key dates for parents and students during the school year, including:

    • Holiday closures
    • Parent teacher conferences
    • Half-days and early dismissals
    • Enrollment deadlines
    • Public meetings

    Get the NYC Public School Calendar.

    The 2020-2021 school year began on Wednesday, September 16th. All students were scheduled for remote instructional orientation from Wednesday, September 16th through Friday, September 18th. 

    On September 21st, all schools began full-day teaching and learning for all students. 

    The last day for all students is Friday, June 25, 2021.

    New York City public schools are closed for students on the following days:

    2020

    DateHoliday
    Monday, September 28Yom Kippur
    Monday, October 12Columbus Day
    Wednesday, November 11Veterans Day
    Thursday, November 26 - Friday, November 27Thanksgiving Recess
    Thursday, December 24 - Friday, January 1Winter Recess

    2021

    DateHoliday
    Monday, January 18Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
    Monday, February 1Professional Development Day for 9-12 and 6-12 schools in Districts 1-32 onlystudents in these schools do not attend.

     

    Students in K-5, K-6, 6-8, and K-12 schools and District 75 programs are in attendance.
    Friday, February 12Lunar New Year
    Monday, February 15 - Friday, February 19Midwinter Recess
    Monday, March 29 - Friday, April 2Spring Recess
    Thursday, May 13Eid al-Fitr
    Monday, May 31Memorial Day
    Thursday, June 3Anniversary Day
    Tuesday, June 8Clerical Day for K-5, K-6, 6-8, and K-12 schools and District 75 programs only; students in these schools do not attend.

     

    Students in 9-12 and 6-12 schools in Districts 1-32 are in attendance.

    The 2021-2022 school year begins on Monday, September 13, 2021. The last day for all students is Monday, June 27, 2022.

    Please note the following reminders:

    • November 2, 2021 (Election Day) will be a fully remote instructional day for all students.
    • On “snow days” or days when school buildings are closed due to an emergency, all students and families should plan on participating in remote learning.

    New York City public schools are closed for students on the following days:

    2021

    DateHoliday
    Thursday, September 16Yom Kippur
    Monday, October 11Italian Heritage Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day
    Thursday, November 11Veterans Day
    Thursday, November 25 - Friday, November 26Thanksgiving Recess
    Friday, December 24 - Friday, December 31Winter Recess

    2022

    DateHoliday
    Monday, January 17Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
    Monday, January 31

    Professional Development Day for 9-12 and 6-12 schools. Students in these schools do not attend.

    Students in K-5, K-6, 6-8, and K-12 schools and District 75 programs are in attendance.

    Tuesday, February 1Lunar New Year
    Monday, February 21 - Friday, February 25Midwinter Recess
    Friday, April 15 - Friday, April 22Spring Recess
    Monday, May 2Eid al-Fitr
    Monday, May 30Memorial Day
    Tuesday, June 7Clerical Day for K-5, K-6, 6-8, and K-12 schools and District 75 programs. Students in these schools do not attend.

    Students in 9-12 and 6-12 schools in Districts 1-32 are in attendance

    Thursday, June 9

    Anniversary Day

    Monday, June 20

    Juneteenth (Observed)

    If there is severe weather or an emergency, public schools may:

    • Close school buildings
    • Open buildings late or dismiss students early
    • Cancel field trips or after school activities
    • Move to all-remote learning

    If there are going to be closures or changes to the schedule, the Department of Education will make an announcement as early as possible before 5 AM on the affected day.

    You can check school status on:

    Yellow school bus service may also be delayed or suspended because of severe weather or road conditions. If schools are open, yellow school buses should be operating. For more information about school buses, visit the School Transportation page.

    If schools remain open during severe weather or Citywide emergencies, parents should use their discretion when deciding whether to allow their children to attend school.

    Provide Feedback

    To provide comments or complaints about DOE's closure policy, contact them on their website.

    Contact the Department of Education.

    Charter and private schools do not have to follow the public school calendar or DOE's school closure policy for severe weather or emergencies.

    You should contact your child's school directly for information.

    Parking is allowed in school zones when school is in recess. However, you should be aware that specific schools may be open on holidays and during summer vacations. Parking restrictions would remain in effect.

    Parking restrictions remain in effect while schools are doing remote learning.

    Also, when schools are open for summer sessions, teacher meetings, or similar activities, the parking regulations apply on such days, even if students aren't attending.

    You should contact the specific school to verify that it's in recess.

    To look up information for a public school, go to the School Finder page.

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