NYC School District Calendar 2024-2025 [Academic Year] (2024)

NYC School District Calendar is home to one of the largest public school systems in the United States, serving over one million students from diverse backgrounds. The New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) is responsible for managing and overseeing the city’s public schools, which are divided into districts based on geographic location.

NYC School District Calendar offers a range of educational programs, including traditional public schools, charter schools, magnet schools, and specialized schools. Students in the city have the opportunity to attend some of the most renowned specialized high schools in the country, such as Stuyvesant High School and Bronx Science High School.

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Table of Contents

New York City Public School Calendar 2024
NYC School Break Academic Year 2024
NYC School Holidays Calendar 2024
NYC School Calendar 2024 -2025
NYC School District Holiday Calendar 2024
2024 DOE School Calendar
- NYC School Phone Number
  - FAQs
- How Many Hours Is School In New York
NYC Public School Calendar 2024
How Many Days Are In The NYC DOE School Year
What Day Does School Start In NYC 2024
NYC School Vacation Dates 2024

New York City Public School Calendar 2024

In recent years, the NYC School District Calendar has implemented several initiatives to improve the quality of education in the city’s public schools. For example, the Renewal Schools program provides additional resources and support to struggling schools, while the Equity and Excellence for All initiative aims to ensure that every student has access to rigorous and challenging coursework, regardless of their background or zip code.

School Holidays	Starts	Finishes
First Day of School	7 Sep 2023 (Thu)
Thanksgiving Break	23 Nov 2023 (Thu)	24 Nov 2023 (Fri)
Christmas Break	25 Dec 2023 (Mon)	1 Jan 2024 (Mon)
Mid-Winter Break	19 Feb 2024 (Mon)	23 Feb 2024 (Fri)
Easter Break	29 Mar 2024 (Fri)	1 Apr 2024 (Mon)
Spring Break	22 Apr 2024 (Mon)	30 Apr 2024 (Tue)
Last Day of School	26 Jun 2024 (Wed)
Summer Break	27 Jun 2024 (Thu)

Despite these efforts, the NYC School Calendar 2024 system faces several challenges, including high rates of poverty and homelessness among students, overcrowding in some schools, and persistent achievement gaps between students of different races and socioeconomic backgrounds.

NYC School Break Academic Year 2024

Date	Weekday	Event
September 5	Thursday	First day of school
September 12	Thursday	Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K Centers
September 19	Thursday	Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for middle schools and D75 schools
September 26	Thursday	Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools
October 3–4	Thursday–Friday	Rosh Hashanah, schools closed
October 14	Monday	Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples’ Day, schools closed
November 1	Friday	Diwali, schools closed
November 5	Tuesday	On Election Day, students do not attend school
November 7	Thursday	Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools; students in these schools dismissed three hours early
November 11	Monday	Veterans Day, schools closed
November 14	Thursday	Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for middle schools and D75 schools; students in these schools were dismissed three hours early
November 21	Thursday	Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools
November 22	Friday	Afternoon Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools; students in these schools dismissed three hours early
November 28–29	Thursday–Friday	Thanksgiving Recess, schools closed
December 24–January 1	Tuesday–Wednesday	Winter Recess, schools closed
January 20	Monday	Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, schools closed
January TBD	TBD	Regents Administration
January TBD	TBD	Professional Development Day; no classes for students attending high schools and 6–12 schools, all other students attend school
January 29	Wednesday	Lunar New Year, schools closed
January TBD	TBD	Spring Semester begins
February 17–21	Monday–Friday	Midwinter Recess, schools closed
March 6	Thursday	Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K Centers; students in these schools dismissed three hours early
March 13	Thursday	Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for middle schools and D75 schools, students in these schools were dismissed three hours early
March 20	Thursday	Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools
March 21	Friday	Afternoon Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools; students in these schools dismissed three hours early
March 31	Monday	Eid al-Fitr, schools closed
April 14–18	Monday–Friday	Spring Recess, schools closed
May 1	Thursday	Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K Centers
May 8	Thursday	Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for middle schools and D75 schools
May 15	Thursday	Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools
May 16	Friday	Afternoon Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools
May 26	Monday	On Memorial Day, schools closed
June 5	Thursday	Eid al-Adha / Anniversary Day; schools closed
June 6	Friday	Clerical Day; no classes for students attending 3-K, Pre-K, elementary schools, middle schools, K–12 schools, and standalone D75 programs
June TBD	TBD	Regents Administration
June 19	Thursday	Juneteenth, schools closed
June 26	Thursday	Last day of school for students

NYC School Holidays Calendar 2024

NYC School District Calendar, like many other places in the United States, has a set of school holidays that public schools observe. These holidays are intended to give students and their families a break from school and provide opportunities for rest, relaxation, and cultural enrichment.

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It’s worth noting that some private schools in the NYC School District Calendar may observe slightly different holidays and breaks than public schools. Additionally, school districts may occasionally adjust their calendars due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circ*mstances. Overall, the above holidays are a good guide to the typical school year in NYC.

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NYC School Calendar 2024 -2025

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NYC School District Holiday Calendar 2024

The schools in the NYC School District Calendar system range from traditional public schools to charter schools, specialized high schools, and alternative schools for students who have struggled in traditional settings. The DOE provides a wide range of educational programs and services, including bilingual education, special education, and gifted and talented programs.

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The NYC School District Calendar system also offers a range of extracurricular activities, such as sports teams, music programs, and clubs, to help students develop their interests and skills outside of the classroom.

2024 DOE School Calendar

Date	Weekday	Event
September 7	Thursday	First day of school
September 14	Thursday	Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K Centers
September 21	Thursday	Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for middle schools and D75 schools
September 25	Monday	Yom Kippur, schools closed
September 28	Thursday	Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools
October 9	Monday	Italian Heritage / Indigenous Peoples’ Day, schools closed
November 2	Thursday	Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools; students in these schools were dismissed three hours early.
November 7	Tuesday	On Election Day, students do not attend school
November 9	Thursday	Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for middle schools and D75 schools; students in these schools were dismissed three hours early.
November 16	Thursday	Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools
November 17	Friday	Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools; students in these schools were dismissed three hours early.
November 23–24	Thursday– Friday	Thanksgiving Recess, schools closed
December 25–January 1	Monday– Monday	During Winter Recess, schools closed
January 15	Monday	Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, schools closed
January 23–26	Tuesday– Friday	Regents Administration
January 29	Monday	Professional Development Day; no classes for students attending high schools and 6-12 schools, all other students attend school
January 30	Tuesday	Spring Semester begins
February 19– 23	Monday– Friday	Midwinter Recess, schools closed
March 7	Thursday	Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K Centers; students in these schools were dismissed three hours early.
March 14	Thursday	Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for middle schools and D75 schools; students in these schools were dismissed three hours early.
March 21	Thursday	Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools
March 22	Friday	Afternoon Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools; students in these schools were dismissed three hours early.
March 29	Friday	Good Friday, schools closed
April 10	Wednesday	Eid al-Fitr, schools closed
April 22–26	Monday– Friday	Spring Recess (including Passover), schools closed
May 9	Thursday	Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K Centers
May 16	Thursday	Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for middle schools and D75 schools
May 23	Thursday	Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools
May 27	Monday	On Memorial Day, schools closed
June 6	Thursday	Anniversary Day / Chancellor’s Conference Day for staff development; students do not attend.
June 7	Friday	Clerical Day;no classes for students attending 3K, Pre-K, elementary schools, middle schools, K-12 schools, and standalone D75 programs
June 14–26	Friday– Wednesday	Regents Administration (excluding June 19, when schools are closed)
June 19	Wednesday	Juneteenth, schools closed
June 26	Wednesday	Last day of school for students

NYC School Phone Number

The phone number for the New York City Department of Education is 718-935-2000. The NYC School Website is the official website of the NYC Department of Education, which serves over 1.1 million students in over 1,800 schools across the city.

FAQs

When is the Last Day of New York City School?

For the 2024 school year, the last day of school for students in grades K-12 is scheduled for Friday, June 28, 2024.

When Does School Start in New York City School?

The start date for the NYC School District Calendar varies from year to year, but it typically begins in early September on Thursday, September 8th.

When is New York City School Spring Break?

The dates of Spring Break in New York City schools can vary slightly depending on the school district and the specific school. The Official Date was 6 April 2024 to 14 April 2024.

First Day of New York City School?

The First Day of the NYC School District Calendar was September 8th.

New York City School Christmas Break?

The Christmas break for schools in New York City typically starts around 26 December – 2 January 2024.

How Many Hours Is School In New York

However, according to the New York State Education Department, the minimum length of the school day for elementary schools is 5 hours and 45 minutes, and the minimum size of the school day for middle and high schools is 6 hours and 45 minutes.

For Kindergarten: At least 2 hours and 30 minutes per day
For Grades 1 T0 6: At least 5 hours per day
For Grades 7 To 12: At least 5 hours and 50 minutes per day

Additionally, the New York State Education Department requires that students in public schools attend school for a minimum of 180 days per academic year. Private schools may have different requirements, so it is important to check with the specific school for their schedule and policies.

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What Time Does Elementary School End In NYC?

In New York City, the exact time that elementary school ends may vary slightly depending on the school, but typically elementary schools in NYC dismiss students between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

How Many Days Are In The NYC DOE School Year

The number of days in the New York City Department of Education (DOE) school year can vary depending on the type of school and the academic calendar.

For the 2024 school year, the NYC DOE academic calendar includes a total of 182 instructional days for most students in grades K-12.

What Day Does School Start In NYC 2024

However, typically the first day of school in New York City falls somewhere between the first and second week of September 04th, 2024.

NYC School Vacation Dates 2024

Here are the scheduled school vacation dates for the New York City Department of Education for the 2024 academic year:

Labor Day:Monday, September 4
Opening Day: Week of September 08th
Thanksgiving Recess: November 24th to November 25th.
Winter Recess: December 26th, to January 02nd, 2024
Midwinter Recess: February 20th to February 24th, 2024
Spring Recess: April 10th to April 14th, 2024
Eid al-Fitr: May 31, 2024 (schools closed)
Rosh Hashanah:Saturday, Sunday, September 16, 17
Yom Kippur:Monday, September 25 (school closed)
Martin L. King, Jr.: Monday, January 16th (school closed)
Closing day: Week of June 19th

Note that these dates are subject to change and may vary by district or school. It is always best to check with your specific school or the NYC Department of Education for the most up-to-date information.

Conclusion

Overall, the NYC School District Calendar provides students with a diverse and challenging educational experience, but there is still work to be done to ensure that every student has access to a high-quality education.

NYC school system aims to provide a high-quality education to all students, regardless of their background or circ*mstances. While there are certainly challenges to be addressed, the system remains an important resource for the city’s diverse population.