Dates & deadlines
NYC public school calendar, 2026–27
The 2026–27 NYC public school year runs from Thursday, September 10, 2026 to Monday, June 28, 2027. Below: every holiday, recess and early dismissal in between, plus this year's high school, middle school and kindergarten application deadlines.
Coming up
- FriOct 30SHSAT registration closesAdmissions
- MonNov 2Deadline to register for the Mark Twain I.S. 239 (21K239) and District 21 talent testsAdmissions
- TueNov 3Election Day, school will be in session remotely for all studentsRemote day
- ThuNov 5Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K Centers; students in these schools dismissed three hours earlyEarly dismissal
The 2026–27 school year, month by month
Every date on the DOE's 2026–27 calendar: the first and last day, holidays and recesses, remote days, parent-teacher conferences, early dismissals and Regents. Pick a month to see just that month.
September 2026
- Thu, Sep 10First day of schoolFirst day
- Mon, Sep 21Yom Kippur, schools closedSchools closed
- Wed, Sep 23Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for middle schools and D75 schoolsConferences
- Thu, Sep 24Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schoolsConferences
- Wed, Sep 30Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K CentersConferences
October 2026
- Mon, Oct 12Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples' Day, schools closedSchools closed
November 2026
- Tue, Nov 3Election Day, school will be in session remotely for all studentsRemote day
- Thu, Nov 5Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K Centers; students in these schools dismissed three hours earlyEarly dismissal
- Wed, Nov 11Veterans Day, schools closedSchools closed
- Thu, Nov 12Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for middle schools and D75; students in these schools dismissed three hours earlyEarly dismissal
- Thu, Nov 19Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schoolsConferences
- Fri, Nov 20Afternoon Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools; students in these schools dismissed three hours earlyEarly dismissal
- Nov 26 – Nov 27Thanksgiving Recess, schools closedSchools closed
December 2026
- Dec 24 – Jan 1Winter Recess, schools closedSchools closed
January 2027
- Mon, Jan 18Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, schools closedSchools closed
- Jan 26 – Jan 29Regents AdministrationRegents
February 2027
- Mon, Feb 1Professional Development Day; students that attend high schools and schools that serve only grades 6-12 are not in attendance. All other students attend school.No school for some
- Tue, Feb 2Spring Semester beginsSemester
- Feb 15 – Feb 19Midwinter Recess, schools closedSchools closed
March 2027
- Wed, Mar 3Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K Centers; students in these schools dismissed three hours earlyEarly dismissal
- Thu, Mar 4Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for middle schools and D75 schools; students in these schools dismissed three hours earlyEarly dismissal
- Tue, Mar 9Eid al-Fitr, schools closedSchools closed
- Thu, Mar 18Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schoolsConferences
- Fri, Mar 19Afternoon Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools; students in these schools are dismissed three hours earlyEarly dismissal
- Fri, Mar 26Good Friday, schools closedSchools closed
April 2027
- Apr 22 – Apr 30Spring Recess, schools closedSchools closed
May 2027
- Wed, May 12Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schoolsConferences
- Thu, May 13Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for middle schools and D75 schoolsConferences
- Mon, May 17Eid al-Adha, schools closedSchools closed
- Wed, May 26Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K CentersConferences
- Mon, May 31Memorial Day, schools closedSchools closed
June 2027
- Tue, Jun 8Clerical Day; no classes for students attending 3-K, Pre-K, elementary schools, middle schools, K–12 schools, and standalone D75 programsNo school for some
- Thu, Jun 10Anniversary Day/Chancellor's Conference Day for staff development; students do not attend schoolNo school for some
- Jun 15 – Jun 25Regents Administration (June 15–18 and 21–25)Regents
- Mon, Jun 28Last day of school for studentsLast day
By your child's grade
What your child applies for in the next two years, from 3-K through high school. Dates are the DOE's where it has published them; otherwise we show when each application usually runs.
Born in 2025
3-K
3-K, fall 2028 · apply in 2027–28
3-K is for children who turn 3 during the calendar year they start.
Applications typically open in the winter and close in the spring; the city announces exact dates each year.
Dates not published yet
Born in 2024
3-K
3-K, fall 2027 · apply in 2026–27
3-K is for children who turn 3 during the calendar year they start.
Applications typically open in the winter and close in the spring; the city announces exact dates each year.
Dates not published yet
Pre-K
Pre-K, fall 2028 · apply in 3-K (2027–28)
Pre-K is for children who turn 4 during the calendar year they start.
Applications typically open in the winter and close in the spring, with offers in late spring; the city announces exact dates each year.
Dates not published yet
In 3-K now
Pre-K
Pre-K, fall 2027 · apply in 3-K (2026–27)
Pre-K is for children who turn 4 during the calendar year they start.
Applications typically open in the winter and close in the spring, with offers in late spring; the city announces exact dates each year.
Dates not published yet
Kindergarten
Kindergarten, fall 2028 · apply in Pre-K (2027–28)
Applications typically open in December and close in mid-to-late January, with offers in the spring; confirm the year's dates on MySchools.
Dates not published yet
Gifted & Talented (kindergarten entry)
Kindergarten, fall 2028 · apply in Pre-K (2027–28)
Part of the kindergarten application: list G&T programs on it, and eligibility is decided after you apply.
Kindergarten G&T rides the kindergarten application, which typically opens in December and closes in January. The grades 1–4 application typically runs in April and May. The city announces exact dates and rules each year.
Dates not published yet
In Pre-K now
Kindergarten
Kindergarten, fall 2027 · apply in Pre-K (2026–27)
- Wed, Dec 9Opens
- Fri, Jan 22Closes
- Tue, Mar 30Offers
Gifted & Talented (kindergarten entry)
Kindergarten, fall 2027 · apply in Pre-K (2026–27)
Part of the kindergarten application: list G&T programs on it, and eligibility is decided after you apply.
- Wed, Dec 9Opens
- Fri, Jan 22Closes
- Tue, Mar 30Offers
In 1st grade now
Gifted & Talented (3rd-grade entry)
3rd grade, fall 2028 · apply in 2nd grade (2027–28)
The grades 1–4 G&T application. Eligibility comes from report card grades.
Kindergarten G&T rides the kindergarten application, which typically opens in December and closes in January. The grades 1–4 application typically runs in April and May. The city announces exact dates and rules each year.
Dates not published yet
In 2nd grade now
Gifted & Talented (3rd-grade entry)
3rd grade, fall 2027 · apply in 2nd grade (2026–27)
The grades 1–4 G&T application. Eligibility comes from report card grades.
- Mon, Apr 19Opens
- Fri, May 7Closes
- Thu, Jun 10Offers
In 3rd grade now
Middle school
6th grade, fall 2029 · apply in 5th grade (2028–29)
The Middle School Application is made in 5th grade: it typically opens in October and closes in early December, with offers in the spring. The city announces exact dates each year.
Dates not published yet
In 4th grade now
Middle school
6th grade, fall 2028 · apply in 5th grade (2027–28)
The Middle School Application is made in 5th grade: it typically opens in October and closes in early December, with offers in the spring. The city announces exact dates each year.
Dates not published yet
In 5th grade now
Middle school
6th grade, fall 2027 · apply in 5th grade (2026–27)
- Wed, Oct 14Opens Passed
- Fri, Dec 11Closes
- Wed, Apr 7Offers
In 6th grade now
High school
9th grade, fall 2029 · apply in 8th grade (2028–29)
The High School Application is made in 8th grade: it typically opens in early October and closes in early December, with offers in March. The city announces exact dates each year.
Dates not published yet
Specialized high schools (SHSAT)
9th grade, fall 2029 · apply in 8th grade (2028–29)
SHSAT registration opens in early October of 8th grade, alongside the High School Application, and closes at the end of October; the test is given in November and offers arrive in March. The city announces exact dates each year.
Dates not published yet
In 7th grade now
High school
9th grade, fall 2028 · apply in 8th grade (2027–28)
The High School Application is made in 8th grade: it typically opens in early October and closes in early December, with offers in March. The city announces exact dates each year.
Dates not published yet
Specialized high schools (SHSAT)
9th grade, fall 2028 · apply in 8th grade (2027–28)
SHSAT registration opens in early October of 8th grade, alongside the High School Application, and closes at the end of October; the test is given in November and offers arrive in March. The city announces exact dates each year.
Dates not published yet
In 8th grade now
High school
9th grade, fall 2027 · apply in 8th grade (2026–27)
- Tue, Oct 6Opens Passed
- Fri, Dec 4Closes
- Wed, Mar 3Offers
Specialized high schools (SHSAT)
9th grade, fall 2027 · apply in 8th grade (2026–27)
- Tue, Oct 6Registration opens Passed
- Fri, Oct 30Registration closes
- Nov 14 – Nov 15SHSAT weekend test dates
- Wed, Nov 18SHSAT school-day test
- Sat, Nov 21SHSAT weekend test date
- Wed, Mar 3Offers
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Application deadlines this year
This cycle's application dates for fall 2027, from the DOE. Pick your child's grade to see the deadlines that apply to them.
High school, for fall 2027
- Tue, Oct 6High school application, LaGuardia application, and SHSAT registration open Passed
- Fri, Oct 30SHSAT registration closes
- Nov 14 – Nov 15SHSAT weekend test dates
- Wed, Nov 18SHSAT school-day test
- Sat, Nov 21SHSAT weekend test date
- Fri, Dec 4High school and LaGuardia applications close
- Wed, Mar 3High school offers released (after 3pm)
Middle school, for fall 2027
- Wed, Oct 14Middle school application opens Passed
- Mon, Nov 2Deadline to register for the Mark Twain I.S. 239 (21K239) and District 21 talent tests
- Fri, Dec 11Middle school application closes
- Wed, Apr 7Middle school offers released
Kindergarten and Gifted & Talented, for fall 2027
Kindergarten G&T programs are listed on the kindergarten application, so they share its dates.
- Wed, Dec 9Kindergarten application opens
- Fri, Jan 22Kindergarten application closes
- Tue, Mar 30Kindergarten offers released
- Mon, Apr 19Gifted & Talented application for grades 1–4 opens
- Fri, May 7Gifted & Talented application for grades 1–4 closes
- Thu, Jun 10Gifted & Talented offers for grades 1–4 released
3-K and Pre-K
The city hasn't announced this cycle's dates yet. This is when each one usually runs.
- 3-KApplications typically open in the winter and close in the spring; the city announces exact dates each year.
- Pre-KApplications typically open in the winter and close in the spring, with offers in late spring; the city announces exact dates each year.
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Track my deadlines →Frequently Asked Questions
- When is the first day of school for NYC public schools in 2026?
- Thursday, September 10, 2026. That is the first day for NYC public schools from 3-K through grade 12; charter and private schools set their own calendars.
- When is winter break for NYC public schools?
- Winter recess runs Thursday, December 24, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. Schools are closed.
- When is midwinter recess in 2027?
- Monday, February 15, 2027 through Friday, February 19, 2027. Schools are closed.
- When is spring break for NYC public schools in 2027?
- Spring recess runs Thursday, April 22, 2027 through Friday, April 30, 2027. Schools are closed.
- When is the last day of school for NYC public schools in 2027?
- Monday, June 28, 2027.
- Is there school on Election Day?
- Not in person. On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, school is in session remotely for all students.
- When are NYC high school applications due for fall 2027?
- High school and LaGuardia applications close Friday, December 4, 2026. SHSAT registration closes earlier, on Friday, October 30, 2026.
- When is the SHSAT for fall 2027 admission, and when does registration close?
- SHSAT registration closes Friday, October 30, 2026. The test is given on Saturday, November 14, 2026 through Sunday, November 15, 2026 for 8th graders at 6–12, K–12, charter, private, parochial or independent schools, and homeschooled 8th graders, at a central test site; Wednesday, November 18, 2026 for 8th graders at a public middle school that ends in 8th grade, at their own school; Saturday, November 21, 2026 for 9th graders, at a central test site. Each registered student's test ticket shows their date and location. High school offers are released Wednesday, March 3, 2027.
- When are NYC middle school applications due for fall 2027?
- The middle school application closes Friday, December 11, 2026.
- My child is in 5th grade. When do we apply to middle school?
- This school year. The application for 6th grade in fall 2027 opened Wednesday, October 14, 2026 and closes Friday, December 11, 2026, and offers come out Wednesday, April 7, 2027. Every family applies through MySchools, even with a zoned middle school.
- My child is in 4th grade. When do we apply to middle school?
- Next school year, in 5th grade. Middle school for 6th grade in fall 2028 is applied for during the 2027–28 school year. The Middle School Application is made in 5th grade: it typically opens in October and closes in early December, with offers in the spring. The city announces exact dates each year. Middle school screens read 4th-grade course grades, so this year's report card counts.
- My child is in 8th grade. When do we apply to high school?
- This school year. The application for 9th grade in fall 2027 opened Tuesday, October 6, 2026 and closes Friday, December 4, 2026, and offers come out Wednesday, March 3, 2027. For the specialized high schools: SHSAT registration opened Tuesday, October 6, 2026 and closes Friday, October 30, 2026, and offers come out Wednesday, March 3, 2027.
- My child is in Pre-K. When do we apply to kindergarten?
- This school year. The application for kindergarten in fall 2027 opens Wednesday, December 9, 2026 and closes Friday, January 22, 2027, and offers come out Tuesday, March 30, 2027. Gifted & Talented for kindergarten is part of the same application: list G&T programs on it, and eligibility is decided after you apply.
- My child was born in 2024. When do we apply to 3-K?
- 3-K is for children who turn 3 during the calendar year they start. A child born in 2024 starts 3-K in fall 2027. Applications typically open in the winter and close in the spring; the city announces exact dates each year.
Sources: NYC Public Schools, School Year Calendar 2026–2027, NYC Public Schools, Fall 2027 High School Admissions Timeline, NYC Public Schools, Fall 2027 Middle School Admissions Timeline, NYC Public Schools, Fall 2027 Kindergarten Admissions Timeline and NYC Public Schools, Gifted & Talented (G&T). Read October 17, 2026.