New York Winter Break 2026
Last school day before the break and first day back for the 6 New York districts we track, earliest break first. Days off in a row count weekends and any teacher workday or holiday next to the break.
| District | Last day before break | Back to school | Days off in a row |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece Central School District | Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 12 |
| East Ramapo Central School District (the district calls this “Holiday Recess”; its “Winter Break (Schools Closed)” is Feb 15 to Feb 19) | Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 11 |
| Longwood Central School District | Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 11 |
| New York City Public Schools | Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 11 |
| Newburgh Enlarged City School District | Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 11 |
| Williamsville Central School District | Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
When does winter break 2026 start in New York?
For most of the 6 New York districts we track, the last day of school before the break is December 23, 2026 (5 of 6). The earliest is December 22, 2026 and the latest December 23, 2026.
When do New York students go back to school in January 2027?
Most return January 4, 2027 (6 of 6 districts). The first districts are back January 4, 2027 and the last January 4, 2027.
Which New York district has the longest winter break?
Greece Central School District: 12 days in a row without school (December 23, 2026 to January 3, 2027), weekends and adjacent days off included. The shortest is East Ramapo Central School District with 11 days.
Every date comes from the district’s own calendar and links to it on the district page. How we check the dates →