Newark City Schools Calendar (2025-2026)
Calendar by educounty.net
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 14th, 2025 | KG Individual Testing Dates (45 minute appointment) |
| August 15th, 2025 | KG Individual Testing Dates (45 minute appointment) |
| August 18th, 2025 | KG Individual Testing Dates (45 minute appointment) |
| August 19th, 2025 | KG Phase-In Days (1/3 of students each day) |
| August 20th, 2025 | KG Phase-In Days (1/3 of students each day) |
| August 21st, 2025 | KG Phase-In Days (1/3 of students each day) |
| August 22nd | First Full Day for all KG |
| Monday, August 11, 2025 | Staff Professional Development Day. |
| Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | Staff Professional Development Day. |
| Wednesday, August 13, 2025 | Convocation/Planning Day |
| Thursday, August 14, 2025 | First Day for Students (Grades 1-5, 6 and 9) |
| Friday, August 15, 2025 | First Day for Student (Grades 7, 8, 10-12) |
| Monday, September 1, 2025 | Labor Day (No School) |
| Monday, September 22, 2025 | Staff Professional Development Day (No School) |
| Friday, October 10, 2025 | Central OEA/NEA Day (Non-Contractual) (No School) |
| Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | Staff Professional Development Day (No School) |
| Wednesday, November 26, 2025 | Parent-Teacher Conf. Exchange Day (No School) |
| Thursday, November 27, 2025 | Thanksgiving Vacation. |
| Friday, November 28, 2025 | Thanksgiving Vacation. |
| Friday, December 19, 2025 | End of First Semester. |
| Monday, December 22, 2025 | Holiday Break. |
| Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | Holiday Break. |
| Wednesday, December 24, 2025 | Holiday Break. |
| Thursday, December 25, 2025 | Holiday Break. |
| Friday, December 26, 2025 | Holiday Break. |
| Monday, December 29, 2025 | Holiday Break. |
| Tuesday, December 30, 2025 | Holiday Break. |
| Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | Holiday Break. |
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Holiday Break. |
| Friday, January 2, 2026 | Holiday Break. |
| Monday, January 5, 2026 | School Resumes. |
| Monday, January 19, 2026 | Martin Luther King Day (No School). |
| Monday, February 16, 2026 | Presidents' Day (Non-Contractual) (No School). |
| Friday, February 27, 2026 | Staff Professional Development Day (No School). |
| Monday, March 30, 2026 | Spring Break. |
| Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | Spring Break. |
| Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | Spring Break. |
| Thursday, April 2, 2026 | Spring Break. |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday (No School). |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Teacher Conf. Exchange Day (No School). |
| Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Staff Professional Development Day (No School). |
| Thursday, May 21, 2026 | Last Day for Students. |
| Monday, May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day (No School). |
| May 23, 2026 | Graduation |
Newark City Schools 2025-2026 Calendar FAQs
When is the first day of school for grades 1-5, 6, and 9 in Newark City Schools for the 2025-2026 school year?
The first day of school for grades 1-5, 6, and 9 is Thursday, August 14, 2025. [cite: 2]
When is the first day of school for grades 7, 8, 10-12 in Newark City Schools for the 2025-2026 school year?
The first day of school for grades 7, 8, 10-12 is Friday, August 15, 2025. [cite: 2]
When does Spring Break begin and end in Newark City Schools for the 2025-2026 school year?
Spring Break is from Monday, March 30, 2026, through Thursday, April 2, 2026. [cite: 2]
When does Holiday Break begin and end in Newark City Schools for the 2025-2026 school year?
Holiday Break is from Monday, December 22, 2025, through Friday, January 2, 2026. [cite: 2]
When is Thanksgiving break in Newark City Schools for the 2025-2026 school year?
Thanksgiving Vacation is on Thursday, November 27, 2025, and Friday, November 28, 2025. [cite: 2]
When is the last day of school in Newark City Schools for the 2025-2026 school year?
The last day for students is Thursday, May 21, 2026. [cite: 2]
When is Labor Day (No School) in Newark City Schools for the 2025-2026 school year?
Labor Day (No School) is Monday, September 1, 2025. [cite: 2]
When is Memorial Day (No School) in Newark City Schools for the 2025-2026 school year?
Memorial Day (No School) is Monday, May 25, 2026. [cite: 2]
Calendar Disclaimer
The printable school calendar provided on this page is taken from the official NEWARK CITY SCHOOLS District website. Please note that all dates and events are subject to change at the discretion of the school district. For the most accurate and updated information, please refer to the official district website or contact the school helpline.