Stay organized with the official, board-approved Yonkers Public Schools calendar for the 2025-2026 academic year. Access key dates including the first day of school, Thanksgiving break, winter and spring recesses, parent-teacher conferences, and the last day of classes for Yonkers, NY students.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | September 3, 2025 (Wed) | School Opens |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 27–28, 2025 (Thu–Fri) | No School |
| Winter Recess | Dec 24, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026 | No School |
| Mid-Winter Recess | February 16–20, 2026 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Spring Recess | Mar 30 – Apr 3, 2026 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 26, 2026 (Fri) | School Closes |
Complete month-by-month calendar for Yonkers Public Schools. Every day is color-coded so you can see school days, holidays, and breaks at a glance.
The Yonkers Public Schools system is the fourth largest school district in New York State, serving approximately 24,000 students across 40 schools. As a cornerstone of the Westchester County educational landscape, the district provides a diverse array of programs from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. The official school calendar is the essential blueprint that orchestrates learning, transportation, and family schedules for this extensive community.
Unlike some neighboring districts, Yonkers maintains its own distinct holiday schedule and calendar policies. While it shares many federal holidays with the broader New York State schedule, Yonkers often observes key cultural and religious days, such as Good Friday, ensuring the calendar reflects the community's needs. The district also closely coordinates its weather-related closures and delays, prioritizing student safety while maximizing instructional days. Proactively consulting the projected calendar helps families stay ahead of key dates, half-days, and recesses.
Spring Recess for Yonkers Public Schools is scheduled from Monday, March 30 through Friday, April 3, 2026. Students will return to classes on Monday, April 6.
The Mid-Winter Recess, aligning with Presidents' Day week, runs from Monday, February 16 through Friday, February 20, 2026.
Yes. The Yonkers Board of Education officially recognizes these holidays. For the 2025-2026 school year, schools will be closed for Diwali on Monday, October 20, 2025, and for Eid al-Fitr on Friday, March 20, 2026.
The last day of the 2025-2026 academic year is scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026. Note that both June 25 and June 26 are typical half-days for students.
Yonkers Public Schools typically builds emergency or snow days into the calendar. If the district exceeds the allotted snow days due to severe weather, makeup days are usually subtracted from the Spring Recess, starting at the beginning of the break as determined by the Superintendent.
Data Source: This calendar reflects the official 2025-2026 academic calendar approved by the Yonkers Board of Education on April 23, 2025.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Yonkers Public Schools. While we strive for absolute accuracy, events may occasionally change due to weather or administrative needs. Please verify with yonkerspublicschools.org.
Last updated: March 07, 2026