With the 2025-2026 school year swiftly approaching, it is important for New York City students and their families to know about some important dates related to the school year, including when it begins and ends, as well as what days the kids will have off.

Below is a list of some of the important dates for the upcoming school year in New York City.

September

Thursday, Sept. 4 : First day of school.

Wednesday, Sept. 17 : Evening parent-teacher conferences at pre-K centers and elementary schools.

Thursday, Sept. 18 : Evening parent-teacher conferences at middle schools and District 75 schools.

Tuesday, Sept. 23 and Wednesday, Sept. 24 : Schools closed for Rosh Hashanah.

Thursday, Sept. 25 : Parent-teacher conferences for high schools, K-12 schools and 6-12 schools.

October

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