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Moms and Dads are ready to plan vacations, getaways and childcare for the rest of the year, so we’ve been eagerly awaiting the launch of the 2019-2020 School Calendar from the New York City DOE which is for all of New York City’s public schools. Here’s a list of all the dates for your diary for the new school year. If you need ideas for things to do on those random days off, check out our posts on Things to Do on Election Day, The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Fun and Things to Do with Kids in New York During Fall Holidays.
September 5
First day of school for all students (partial school day for pre-kindergarten public school students).
September 12
Parent Teacher Conferences for Elementary Schools and K-8 Schools (Evening).
September 19
Parent Teacher Conferences for Middle Schools (Evening).
September 26
Parent Teacher Conferences for High Schools, K-12, and 6-12 Schools (Evening).
September 30 – October 1
Rosh Hashanah (Schools Closed).
October 9
Yom Kippur (Schools Closed).
October 14
Columbus Day (Schools Closed).
November 5
Election Day or Chancellor’s Conference Day for Staff Development (Students do not attend school). Here are some ideas for things to do for Election Day 2019!
November 6 – 7
Parent Teacher Conferences for Middle Schools and District 75 Programs (Evening and Afternoon).
November 11
Veteran Day Observed (Schools Closed).
November 13 – 14
Parent Teacher Conferences for Elementary Schools and K-8 Schools (Evening and Afternoon).
November 21 – 22
Parent Teacher Conferences for High School, K-12, and 6-12 Schools (Evening and Afternoon).
November 28 – 29
Thanksgiving Recesses (Schools closed). Here are some ideas for Family Holiday Fun in New York City!
December 23 – January 1
Winter Recess (Schools closed). Here are some ideas for Family Holiday Fun in New York City!
January 20
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Schools closed).
January 27
January Clerical Day for Upper Grades Only (High School and 6-12 students do not attend, unless enrolled in a District 75 program).
January 28
Spring Term Begins (For students in semester-model schools).
February 17 – 21
Midwinter Recess (Schools closed).
March 4 – 5
Parent Teacher Conferences for Elementary Schools and K-8 Schools (Evening and Afternoon).
March 12 – 13
Parent Teacher Conferences for Middle Schools and District 75 Programs (Evening and Afternoon).
March 19 – 20
Parent Teacher Conferences for High Schools, K-12, and 6-12 Schools (Evening and Afternoon).
April 9 – 17
Spring Recess (Schools closed).
May 7
Parent Teacher Conferences for Elementary Schools and K-8 Schools (Evening).
May 14
Parent Teacher Conferences for Middle Schools (Evening).
May 21
Parent Teacher Conferences for High Schools, K-12, and 6-12 Schools (Evening).
May 25
Memorial Day (Schools closed).
June 4
Anniversary Day or Chancellor’s Conference Day for Staff Development (Students do not attend school).
June 9
June Clerical Day for Lower Grades Only (Elementary School/Middle School/District 75 students do not attend).
June 26
Last Day of School for All Students (Early Dismissal). Looking for ideas for summer fun? Check out our guides to the best Waterparks and Playgrounds in NYC!
