Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026-2027
City School District of Albany 2026–27 calendar dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | Independence Day (Observed) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Yom Kippur |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day |
| Nov 26-27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Dec 24-25, 2026 | Christmas Break |
| Dec 31, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Holiday |
| Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents’ Day |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day |
| Jun 18, 2027 | Juneteenth (Observed) |
| Dec 24, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 | Holiday Recess |
| Feb 15-19, 2027 | Winter Recess |
| Mar 26 - Apr 2, 2027 | Spring Recess |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Superintendent’s Convocation |
| Sep 2, 2026 | PD Day |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Teacher Prep Day |
| Oct 23, 2026 | PD / Family Conference Day |
| Feb 5, 2027 | PD / Family Conference Day |
| Mar 10, 2027 | PD Day |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Albany High School Summer Graduation |
| Sep 4, 2026 | First Day of School for Students |
| Jan 26-29, 2027 | Regents Testing |
| Apr 5 - May 14, 2027 | Grades 3-8 NYS Testing Window |
| Jun 15, 2027 | Last Day of Regular High School Classes |
| Jun 16-25, 2027 | Regents Testing |
| Jun 25, 2027 | Last Day of School for Students |
| Jun 27, 2027 | Albany High School Graduation |
| May 27, 2027 | Emergency Closure Makeup Day |
| Jun 1, 2027 | Emergency Closure Makeup Day |
| May 28, 2027 | Emergency Closure Makeup Day |
City School District of Albany Calendar 26-27 Revised FAQs
When is the first day of school in City School District of Albany 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students is September 4, 2026.
When is spring break in City School District of Albany 2026-2027?
Spring break is from March 26 to April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas break in City School District of Albany 2026-2027?
Christmas break is observed on December 24–25, 2026, as part of the holiday recess.
When is winter break in City School District of Albany 2026-2027?
Winter recess is from February 15 to February 19, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break in City School District of Albany 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving break is from November 26 to November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in City School District of Albany 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is June 25, 2027.
When is Labor Day in City School District of Albany 2026-2027?
Labor Day is on September 7, 2026, and schools are closed.
When is the Holiday Recess in City School District of Albany 2026-2027?
Holiday recess runs from December 24, 2026, through January 1, 2027.
When are Regents exams scheduled in City School District of Albany 2026-2027?
Regents exams are scheduled from January 26–29, 2027 and June 16–25, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in City School District of Albany 2026-2027?
Memorial Day is on May 31, 2027.
Dates can change after publication. Read our calendar disclaimer.