For the 2026–2027 school year, Berne-Knox-Westerlo publishes its official academic calendar for New York. Classes begin Sep 9 and end Jun 14. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Berne-Knox-Westerlo before scheduling around them.
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Berne-Knox-Westerlo's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
- Labor DaySep 7, 2026No School
- Superintendent's Conference DaySep 8, 2026Event
- First Day of Classes for Grades 1-12Sep 9, 2026School Opens
- First Day of Classes for KindergartenSep 10, 2026School Opens
- First Day of Classes for Pre-KSep 11, 2026School Opens
- Emergency Release - Dismiss 15 Minutes EarlyOct 2, 2026Event
- Superintendent's Conference DayOct 9, 2026Event
- Columbus Day HolidayOct 12, 2026No School
- Superintendent's Conference DayNov 6, 2026Event
- Veterans' Day HolidayNov 11, 2026No School
- Thanksgiving HolidayNov 25 — Nov 27No School
- Winter RecessDec 24 — Jan 1No School
- New Year's Day ObservedJan 1, 2027No School
- Classes ResumeJan 4, 2027Event
- Martin Luther King Day ObservedJan 18, 2027No School
- Regents Exam DaysJan 26 — Jan 29Event
- Presidents DayFeb 15, 2027No School
- February RecessFeb 15 — Feb 19No School
- Spring RecessMar 26 — Apr 2No School
- Classes ResumeApr 5, 2027Event
- Grades 3-8 ELA AssessmentApr 5 — May 14Event
- Grades 3-8 Mathematics AssessmentApr 5 — May 14Event
- Grades 5 & 8 Science AssessmentApr 5 — May 14Event
- Superintendent's Conference DayMay 18, 2027Event
- Memorial DayMay 31, 2027No School
- Last Day of School for Secondary StudentsJun 14, 2027School Closes
- Regents ExamsJun 15 — Jun 24Event
- Last Day for Staff & Elementary StudentsJun 25, 2027School Closes
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Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Berne-Knox-Westerlo calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar Berne-Knox-Westerlo published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against bkwschools.org.
- ✓Board-approved version is used where the district marks one.
- ✓First and last day match the published calendar.
- ✓Breaks and holidays are listed with their full date ranges.
- ✓Teacher / no-school days are included where the district lists them.
- ✓Changes happen. Districts amend calendars mid-year — confirm with Berne-Knox-Westerlo before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of classes for grades 1-12 is September 9, 2026. Kindergarten begins September 10, 2026, and Pre-K begins September 11, 2026.
Spring Recess is from March 26 through April 2, 2027. Classes resume on April 5, 2027.
The calendar lists Winter Recess from December 24, 2026 through January 1, 2027, which includes the Christmas holiday period.
Winter Recess is from December 24, 2026 through January 1, 2027. Classes resume on January 4, 2027.
The Thanksgiving Holiday is from November 25 through November 27, 2026.
The last day of school for secondary students is June 14, 2027. The last day for elementary students and staff is June 25, 2027.
February Recess is from February 15 through February 19, 2027.
Labor Day is September 7, 2026.
Superintendent's Conference Days are September 8, October 9, and November 6, 2026, and May 18, 2027.
Veterans' Day Holiday is November 11, 2026.
Martin Luther King Day is observed on January 18, 2027.
Presidents Day is February 15, 2027.
Memorial Day is May 31, 2027.
Regents Exam Days are January 26 through January 29, 2027. Additional Regents Exams are scheduled from June 15 through June 24, 2027.
Regents Ratings Days are June 18 and June 25, 2027.
The Grades 3-8 ELA and Mathematics assessments and the Grades 5 and 8 Science assessment window run from April 5 through May 14, 2027.
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