Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026-2027
Ithaca City School District 2026–27 calendar dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sep 1-3, 2026 | Teacher Work and Conference Day (no school for students) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Teacher Work Day Option 1 (no school for students) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day Recess (no school) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | First Day of School for Elementary (Pre-K-5th), 6th, 9th, and New Entrants |
| Sep 9, 2026 | First Day of School for 7th-8th and 10th-12th |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Recess Day (no school) |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Indigenous Peoples’ Day Recess (no school) |
| Oct 22, 2026 | Early Release Day (all schools dismiss 15 minutes early) |
| Oct 23, 2026 | District Conference Day (no school for students) |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day Recess (no school) |
| Nov 20, 2026 | Caregiver Conference Day (no school for elementary; half day for BMS, DMS, IHS) |
| Nov 25-27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Recess (no school) |
| Dec 23, 2026 | Half Day for Students |
| Dec 24, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 | Winter/New Year’s Day Recess (no school) |
| Jan 18, 2027 | MLK Jr. Day Recess (no school) |
| Jan 26-29, 2027 | Regents Exams (students attend only for exams) |
| Feb 15-19, 2027 | Presidents’ Day/Mid-Winter Recess (no school) |
| Mar 10, 2027 | Recess Day (no school) |
| Mar 19, 2027 | District Conference Day (no school for students) |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Caregiver Conference Day (no school for elementary; half day for BMS, DMS, IHS) |
| Apr 5-9, 2027 | Spring Recess (no school) |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day Recess (no school) |
| Jun 15-17, 2027 | Regents Exams (students attend only for exams) |
| Jun 18, 2027 | Juneteenth Recess (no school) |
| Jun 21-25, 2027 | Regents Exams (students attend only for exams) |
| Jun 25, 2027 | Last Day of School for Students |
| Jun 28, 2027 | Teacher Work Day Option 2 (no school for students) |
Ithaca City School District Calendar 26-27 Revised FAQs
When is the first day of school in Ithaca City School District 2026-2027?
The first day of school is September 8, 2026 for elementary (Pre-K–5th), 6th, 9th, and new entrants, and September 9, 2026 for grades 7–8 and 10–12.
When is spring break in Ithaca City School District 2026-2027?
Spring break is scheduled from April 5 to April 9, 2027.
When is Christmas break in Ithaca City School District 2026-2027?
Christmas break is part of the Winter Recess from December 24, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
When is winter break in Ithaca City School District 2026-2027?
Winter break runs from December 24, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break in Ithaca City School District 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving break is from November 25 to November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Ithaca City School District 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is June 25, 2027.
When is Mid-Winter Recess in Ithaca City School District 2026-2027?
Mid-Winter Recess is from February 15 to February 19, 2027.
When is Memorial Day break in Ithaca City School District 2026-2027?
Memorial Day break is on May 31, 2027.
When are Regents Exams in Ithaca City School District 2026-2027?
Regents Exams are held from January 26–29, 2027, June 15–17, 2027, and June 21–25, 2027.
When is Juneteenth observed in Ithaca City School District 2026-2027?
Juneteenth is observed on June 18, 2027 with no school.
Dates can change after publication. Read our calendar disclaimer.