For the 2026–2027 school year, Poughkeepsie City School District publishes its official academic calendar for New York. Classes begin Sep 8 and end Jun 24. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Poughkeepsie City School District before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for Poughkeepsie City School District. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Poughkeepsie City School District's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
- Superintendent’s Conference DaySep 2 — Sep 3Event
- No SchoolSep 4, 2026No School
- Labor Day (observed)Sep 7, 2026No School
- First Day of School for StudentsSep 8, 2026School Opens
- Professional Development Early Release K-12Sep 30, 2026Teacher Day
- Columbus Day (observed)Oct 12, 2026No School
- Professional Development Early Release K-12Oct 21, 2026Teacher Day
- Superintendent’s Conference DayNov 3, 2026Event
- Veteran’s Day (observed)Nov 11, 2026Event
- Thanksgiving RecessNov 25 — Nov 27No School
- Elementary P/T Conference - 1/2 Day PK-2Nov 30, 2026Event
- Elementary P/T Conference - 1/2 Day G3-5Dec 1, 2026Event
- PMS P/T Conference Day - 1/2 Day for PMSDec 2, 2026Event
- PHS P/T Conference Day - 1/2 Day for PHSDec 3, 2026Event
- Professional Development Early Release K-12Dec 9, 2026Teacher Day
- 1/2 Day (Giveback for P/T Conference)Dec 23, 2026Event
- Winter RecessDec 24 — Jan 1No School
- School ReopensJan 4, 2027Event
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. DayJan 18, 2027No School
- Regents ExamsJan 26 — Jan 29Event
- President’s Day (observed)Feb 15, 2027Event
- Professional Development Early Release K-12Feb 17, 2027Teacher Day
- Elementary P/T Conference - 1/2 Day PK-2Feb 22, 2027Event
- Elementary P/T Conference - 1/2 Day G3-5Feb 23, 2027Event
- PMS P/T Conference Day - 1/2 Day for PMSFeb 24, 2027Event
- PHS P/T Conference Day - 1/2 Day for PHSFeb 25, 2027Event
- NYSSA Testing WindowMar 8 — Jun 11Event
- 1/2 Day (Giveback for P/T Conferences)Mar 19, 2027Event
- Spring BreakMar 22 — Mar 29No School
- 3-8 Standardized Assessment WindowApr 5 — May 14Event
- Superintendent’s Conference DayApr 16, 2027Event
- 3-8 Standardized Assessment WindowApr 19 — Apr 30Event
- 3-8 Standardized Assessment WindowMay 3 — May 14Event
- Memorial Day Weekend ObservanceMay 31, 2027No School
- Regents ExamsJun 15 — Jun 17Event
- Juneteenth (observed)Jun 18, 2027Event
- Regents ExamsJun 21 — Jun 24Event
- Last Day StudentsJun 24, 2027School Closes
- Last Day StaffJun 25, 2027School Closes
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Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Poughkeepsie City School District calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar Poughkeepsie City School District published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against poughkeepsieschools.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 Poughkeepsie City School District before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Poughkeepsie City School District Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in Poughkeepsie City School District is September 8, 2026.
Spring Break is scheduled from March 22 through March 29, 2027.
The calendar lists Winter Recess from December 24, 2026 through January 1, 2027, covering the Christmas holiday period.
Winter Recess runs from December 24, 2026 through January 1, 2027. School reopens on January 4, 2027.
Thanksgiving Recess is from November 25 through November 27, 2026.
The last day for students is June 24, 2027. The last day for staff is June 25, 2027.
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and schools are closed.
Columbus Day is observed on October 12, 2026.
Veterans Day is observed on November 11, 2026.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027.
Presidents Day is observed on February 15, 2027.
Memorial Day Weekend Observance is scheduled for May 31, 2027.
Juneteenth is observed on June 18, 2027.
Superintendent's Conference Days are September 2-3, 2026, November 3, 2026, and April 16, 2027.
Regents Exams are scheduled for January 26-29, 2027, June 15-17, 2027, and June 21-24, 2027.
Professional Development Early Release K-12 days are September 30, October 21, and December 9, 2026, and February 17, 2027.
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