2020-2021 NYC Public School Year Calendar
The 2020-2021 NYC school calendar is finally out for New York City public schools! We have been eagerly waiting from the DOE and are so excited to finally be able to get a full view of the new school year, especially since the first day of the 2020-2021 school year was pushed back has been pushed back twice now. We even made a fun printable of the 2020-2021 NYC school calendar that you can plaster to your fridge to keep track of important dates and holidays.
If you need ideas or things to do on those random days off, check out our posts on The Best Apple Picking Orchards, Where to See Movies Right Now in NYC, The Edge Sky Deck, and more to come during these COVID times.
Here is the New York City Department of Education’s 2020-2021 school calendar:
September 16, 17, 18 | Instructional orientation
Students will:
- Reconnect to their school community
- Learn the health and safety procedures
- Check technical connectivity
- Have wellness checks with their teachers and guidance staff
September 21
- Students in Grades 3K and Pre-K: in-Person Learning begins on Monday, September 21
- All grades in District 75 schools: In-Person Learning begins on Monday, September 21
September 28
Yom Kippur, schools close
September 29
- All Elementary Schools (K-5 and K-8) including students in Grades 6-8 in K-8 schools: In-Person Learning begins on Tuesday, September 29
- K-2 and K-3 Schools: In-Person Learning begins on Tuesday, September 29
- K-12 Schools:
- Grades K-8: In-Person Learning begins on Tuesday, September 29
October 1
- Middle Schools (Grades 6-8): In-Person Learning begins on Thursday, October 1
- High Schools (Grades 9-12): In-Person Learning begins on Thursday, October 1
- Secondary Schools (Grades 6-12): In-Person Learning begins on Thursday, October 1
- Transfer Schools, Adult Education, Evening Schools: In-Person Learning begins on Thursday, October 1
- K-12 Schools:
- Grades 9-12: In-Person Learning begins on Thursday, October 1
October 12
Columbus Day, schools closed
November 3
Election Day, fully remote instructional day for all students. Check out How to Get Your Child Engaged This Election Season
November 4
Evening parent teacher conferences for elementary schools and K–8 schools.
November 5
Afternoon parent teacher conferences for elementary schools and K–8 schools; students in these schools dismissed three hours early.
November 11
Veterans Day, schools closed.
November 12
Evening parent teacher conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools.
November 13
Afternoon parent teacher conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools; students in these schools dismissed three hours early.
November 18
Evening parent teacher conferences for middle schools and District 75 school programs.
November 19
Afternoon Conferences for middle schools and District 75 school programs; students in these schools dismissed three hours early.
November 26–27
Thanksgiving Recess, schools closed
December 24–January 1
Winter Recess, schools closed
January 18
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, schools closed
February 1
Professional Development Day for 9–12 and 6–12 schools in Districts 1–32 only; students in these schools do not attend.
Students in K–5, K–6, 6–8, and K–12 and D75 schools and programs are in attendance.
February 12
Lunar New Year, schools closed
February 15–19
Midwinter Recess (includes Presidents’ Day and Lincoln’s Birthday), schools closed
March 3
Evening parent teacher conferences for elementary schools and K–8 Schools.
March 4
Afternoon parent teacher conferences for elementary schools and K–8 schools; students in these schools dismissed three hours early.
March 10
Evening parent teacher conferences for middle schools and district 75 schools and programs.
March 11
Afternoon parent teacher conferences for middle schools and district 75 schools and programs; students in these schools dismissed three hours early.
March 18
Evening parent teacher conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools.
March 19
Afternoon parent teacher conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools; students in these schools dismissed three hours early.
March 29–April 2
Spring Recess, schools closed
May 13
Eid Al-Fitr, schools closed
May 31
Memorial Day, schools closed
June 3
Anniversary Day. Chancellor’s Conference Day for staff development. Students not in attendance.
June 8
Clerical Day for K–5, K–6, 6–8, and K–12 and D75 schools and programs only; students in these schools do not attend.
Students in 9–12 and 6–12 schools in Districts 1–32 are in attendance.
June 25
Last day of school for all students.
For more information, visit schools.nyc.gov
