Due to forecasted significant snowfall across the region, the Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of New York has announced a systemwide closure of all Catholic parish and regional elementary schools in the Archdiocese of New York on Monday, January 26, 2026.
This systemwide closure applies to Catholic elementary schools in Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, and the archdiocese’s upper suburban counties. Catholic schools in Brooklyn and Queens under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Brooklyn are not affected by this announcement.
The closure will be observed as a traditional snow day, and no remote instruction will take place. All Catholic parish and regional elementary schools in the Archdiocese of New York have snow days built into their academic calendars, with appropriate plans in place to ensure required instructional time is met.
Families are encouraged to enjoy this day together while remaining attentive to safety and local weather advisories.
Catholic high schools within the Archdiocese of New York operate independently. Families of high school students should follow communications provided directly by their individual schools.