Yonkers City School District School Calendar
Yonkers, New York
📅 When does school start back?
🦃 After Thanksgiving Break: Classes resume on November 30, 2026. Always double-check with Yonkers City School District for any last-minute changes.
❄️ After Winter Break: Classes resume on January 4, 2027. Always double-check with Yonkers City School District for any last-minute changes.
🌸 After Spring Break: Classes resume on March 29, 2027. Always double-check with Yonkers City School District for any last-minute changes.
After this: Winter Break in 41 days → see the date
26% of the school year has passed.
About Yonkers City School District
Yonkers students return Thursday, September 3, 2026, just before Labor Day. The first months feature closures for Yom Kippur (Sept 21) and Indigenous Peoples\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\' Day (Oct 12). The district builds two emergency snow days into its 182-day calendar. Watch for several early dismissals throughout the year, including Nov 25, Dec 23, and Apr 21. The city sits right on the Hudson, just north of the Bronx.
At a Glance
| First Day of School | September 3, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Day of School | June 25, 2027 |
| Total School Days | 182 Days |
| Teacher and staff days (no school for students) | Sept 1-2 (Superintendent\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Conf); Nov 3 (Supt Conf/Election Day); Dec 11 (Staff PD - 1/2 day for students); Apr 21 (Staff PD - 1/2 day for students); Jun 25 (Rating Day for Staff) |
| Winter Break | December 24, 2026 – January 1, 2027 |
| Spring Break | March 22–26, 2027 |
Yonkers City School District School Holidays 2026-2027
These are official dates published by the district. Always confirm with your specific school for any exceptions.
| Holiday / Break | Dates |
|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Break | November 26–27, 2026 |
| Winter Break | December 24, 2026 – January 1, 2027 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 |
| Spring Break | March 22–26, 2027 |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 |
| Easter Break | March 26, 2027 |
A quick note for families
📌 Good to know
Yonkers has several 1/2 days for students (Sept 1-2, Nov 25, Dec 11, Dec 23, Apr 2, Apr 21, Jun 24). If emergency days are used, schools will be open on March 22, March 23, March 24, March 25, and April 26.
🦃 Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving break is Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27. Note that Wednesday, Nov 25 is a half day for all students, so plan early pickups. November also includes no-school days for Election Day (Nov 3) and Veterans Day (Nov 11). Yonkers is a short Metro-North ride from Manhattan, so families often head into the city for the parade or stay home to relax.
❄️ Winter Break
Winter break begins after a half day on Wednesday, December 23. Schools are closed December 24 through January 1, and students return Monday, January 4. Elementary early dismissals happen December 2 and 11 for conferences. Later, Monday, January 18 is MLK Day. Don\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'t miss the full week off for Mid-Winter Recess, February 15 to 19, which catches many parents off guard.
🌸 Spring Break
Spring recess is Monday, March 22 through Friday, March 26, 2027, with Good Friday on the 26th and Easter on Sunday, March 28. Those days double as emergency make-up days if the district uses snow days. So hold off on non-refundable travel until winter is over. Another day off is Wednesday, March 10 for Eid al-Fitr. Right before the break, Wednesday, April 21 is a half day for all students, so plan for an early pickup.
☀️ Summer Break
The last day of school is Friday, June 25, 2027, and it\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s a half day for students. Before that, Friday, June 18 is Juneteenth observed with schools closed, and Regents exams run mid-June, making the last few weeks feel a bit stop-and-start. Elementary students also have a half day on June 24. Once summer starts, enjoy local spots like the Hudson River waterfront, Untermyer Gardens, and Sprain Ridge Park.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Yonkers City School District start school in 2026?
The first day is September 3, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving break for Yonkers City School District in 2026?
Thanksgiving break is November 26–27, 2026. Classes resume on November 30, 2026.
When is spring break for Yonkers City School District in 2027?
Spring break is scheduled for March 22–26, 2027. Classes resume March 29, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Yonkers City School District?
The last day for students is June 25, 2027.
How many instructional days are there?
New York state law requires a minimum of 182 instructional days. Check the official district calendar for specific make-up day schedules.
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Dates checked against the official Yonkers City School District calendar. Last checked: October 27, 2026. Checked by MySchoolBreaks.
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Sources: Yonkers City School District 2026–2027 calendar (2026-2027 Yonkers Public Schools Official Calendar); official website. Checked by MySchoolBreaks.