This is a system-wide calendar for Catholic elementary schools in the Archdiocese of New York. Please refer to your child’s specific elementary school calendar for details such as the first day of school, additional holidays, and school-specific events.
• Blue indicates major school closures and holiday dates.
• Green highlights major Church feasts and holy days throughout the academic year.
For information about closures due to inclement weather or emergencies, please follow your school’s official communications and policies.
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School Calendar at a Glance: 2026
| Date | Weekday | Event |
|---|---|---|
| August 24 | Monday | TACHS Registration opens |
| September 7 | Monday | Labor Day, schools closed |
| September 10 | Thursday | First Day of School |
| September 21 | Monday | iReady Fall Assessment window opens |
| September 20 | Sunday | Bronx High School Fair (at Cardinal Spellman High School, 12PM-2PM) |
| September 27 | Sunday | Manhattan High School Fair (at La Salle Academy, 12PM-2PM) |
| September 30 | Wednesday | Westchester High School Fair (at Westchester County Center, 4PM-7PM) |
| October 2 | Friday | Bronx Region Schools early dismissal |
| October 2 | Friday | Upper Counties Region Schools early dismissal |
| October 2 | Friday | TACHS Extended Time Application due |
| October 9 | Friday | iReady Fall Assessment window closes |
| October 12 | Monday | Columbus Day, schools closed |
| October 28 | Wednesday | TACHS Registration closes |
| November 1 | Sunday | Solemnity of All Saints Day |
| November 2 | Monday | The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day) |
| November 4 | Wednesday | TACHS Session code and time available at www.tachsinfo.com |
| November 6 | Friday | TACHS Exam |
| November 6 | Friday | Bronx Region Schools early dismissal |
| November 6 | Friday | Upper Counties Region Schools early dismissal |
| November 11 | Wednesday | Veterans Day, schools closed |
| November 13 | Friday | First Quarter Ends |
| November 15-21 | Sunday-Saturday | Discover Catholic Schools Week |
| November 16 | Monday | Second Quarter begins |
| November 22 | Sunday | Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (Christ the King) |
| November 26 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day, schools closed |
| November 27 | Friday | Day After Thanksgiving, schools closed |
| November 29 | Sunday | First Sunday of Advent (The beginning of the new liturgical year) |
| December 4 | Friday | Bronx Region Schools Early Dismissal |
| December 4 | Friday | Upper Counties Region Schools early dismissal |
| December 8 | Tuesday | Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, schools open (Patronal Feast Day of the United States of America) |
| December 10 | Thursday | TACHS Applicant Records due |
| December 23, 2026- January 1, 2027 |
Wednesday-Friday | Christmas Recess, schools closed |
School Calendar at a Glance: 2027
| Date | Weekday | Event |
|---|---|---|
| January 4 | Monday | School resumes |
| January 6 | Wednesday | Traditional Feast of the Epiphany/Three Kings Day, schools open (Celebrated in Parishes on Sunday, January 3) |
| January 8 | Friday | Bronx Region Schools Early Dismissal |
| January 11 | Monday | iReady Winter Assessment window opens |
| January 18 | Monday | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, schools closed |
| January 20 | Wednesday | Catholic High School Acceptance Day (Notices sent out at 4:00 PM) |
| January 22 | Friday | March for Life (Washington, D.C.) |
| January 29 | Friday | iReady Winter Assessment window closes |
| January 29 | Friday | Second Quarter ends |
| January 31-February 6 | Sunday-Saturday | Celebrate Catholic Schools Week |
| February 1 | Monday | Third Quarter begins |
| February 5 | Friday | Bronx Region Schools Early Dismissal |
| February 5 | Friday | Upper Counties Region Schools Early Dismissal |
| February 10 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday |
| February 15 | Monday | Presidents Day, schools closed |
| March 5 | Friday | Bronx Region Schools Early Dismissal |
| March 5 | Friday | Upper Counties Region Schools Early Dismissal |
| March 10 | Wednesday | Catholic High School Registration Day |
| March 17 | Wednesday | St. Patrick’s Day, schools open (Patronal Feast Day of the Archdiocese of New York) |
| March 19 | Friday | Solemnity of St. Joseph, schools open |
| March 21-28 | Sunday-Saturday | Holy Week |
| March 22-April 2 | Monday-Friday | Upper Counties School Region Easter Recess (ONLY Upper Counties schools closed) |
| March 25 | Thursday | Holy Thursday, schools closed |
| March 26 | Friday | Good Friday, schools closed |
| March 28 | Sunday | Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord |
| March 29 | Monday | Easter Monday, all schools closed |
| March 30-April 2 | Tuesday-Friday | Easter Recess, all schools closed |
| April 5 | Monday | School Resumes |
| April 9 | Friday | Upper Counties Region Schools Early Dismissal |
| April 12-16 | Monday-Friday | NYS ELA exam dates |
| April 16 | Friday | Third Quarter ends |
| April 19 | Monday | Fourth Quarter begins |
| April 19-23 | Monday-Friday | NYS Math exam dates |
| April 22 | Thursday | Earth Day, schools open |
| May 3 | Monday | iReady Spring Assessment window opens |
| May 6 | Thursday | Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ, schools open |
| May 9 | Sunday | Mother’s Day |
| May 16 | Sunday | Pentecost Sunday |
| May 19 | Wednesday | Elementary School Administrators Spring Meeting |
| May 21 | Friday | iReady Spring Assessment window closes |
| May 23 | Sunday | Trinity Sunday |
| May 30 | Sunday | Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) |
| May 31 | Monday | Memorial Day, schools closed |
| June 4 | Friday | Bronx Region Schools Early Dismissal |
| June 4 | Friday | Upper Counties Region Schools Early Dismissal |
| June 11 | Friday | Earliest day for 8th Grade Graduation |
| June 11 | Friday | Fourth Quarter ends |
| June 16 | Wednesday | The Earliest Day to End School (based on four snow days and all holidays on this calendar) |
| June 20 | Sunday | Father’s Day |
| June 22 | Tuesday | Last Day of School for Upper Counties Region |
PLEASE NOTE:
Principals must submit a school calendar to their regional superintendent that includes 180 days in 26-27; no more than five of those days should be conference days, with at least one conference day focused on spirituality.
Schools are allowed up to a maximum of 11 plus 2 early dismissal days to be used for professional development and/or faculty meetings. The graduation date for eighth-grade classes should be no earlier than one week before the last day of school.
SUMMARY OF QUARTERS:
- First Quarter – Week ending November 13, 2026
- Second Quarter – Week ending January 29, 2027
- Third Quarter – Week ending April 16, 2027
- Fourth Quarter – Week ending June 11, 2027
iREADY ASSESSMENT TEST WINDOWS:
- Fall: September 21, 2026 – October 9, 2026
- Winter: January 11, 2027 – January 29, 2027
- Spring: May 3, 2027 – May 21, 2027
VARIANCES FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT’S CALENDAR:
Elementary schools seeking a variance must contact their Regional Superintendent at least 10 days in advance. They must include the date(s) on which the lost instructional time will be made up.
BUSING NOTICE: SCHOOLS IN NEW YORK CITY ONLY:
Nonpublic general education yellow bus schools can choose to receive GE bus service for a total of seven days when the DOE schools will be closed. Under NYS Education Law, five of these are identified as “alternate days” when the public schools will be closed. Those days may be selected from among the following: the day after Labor Day, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, or days during the DOE winter recess, mid-winter recess, or spring recess.
In addition, under NYC policy, these schools may also choose to receive bus service on an additional day when the DOE schools will be closed as long as the total number of days for the year does not exceed 180.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York follow the policy of local public schools when closing due to inclement weather, loss of power, or other issues. Catholic schools on Staten Island, in the Bronx, and in Manhattan may find it necessary to make closure decisions independently of the NYC public schools based on local situations. However, any local decisions to close due to inclement weather or other issues must be approved by the Regional Superintendent and Superintendent of Schools.
Schools in Westchester, Putnam, and the Upper Counties that rely on public school districts for bus transportation will follow the local district’s delayed opening or closing policy.
Some schools needing additional snow days may be open on days when the rest of the Archdiocesan schools are closed to account for the 180 days. However, any local decisions to close due to inclement weather or other issues must be approved by the Regional Superintendent and Superintendent.
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