The 2021-2022 school year began on Monday, September 13, 2021. The last day for all students is Monday, June 27, 2022.
Please note that on “snow days” or days when school buildings are closed due to an emergency, all students and families should plan on participating in remote learning.
New York City public schools are closed for students on the following days:
2021
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday, September 16 | Yom Kippur |
| Monday, October 11 | Italian Heritage Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day |
| Thursday, November 11 | Veterans Day |
| Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26 | Thanksgiving Recess |
| Friday, December 24 through Friday, December 31 | Winter Recess |
2022
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Monday, January 17 | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Monday, January 31 | Professional Development Day: Public schools are closed for high school students, unless enrolled in a District 75 program. All other public schools are open. |
| Tuesday, February 1 | Lunar New Year |
| Monday, February 21 through Friday, February 25 | Midwinter Recess |
| Friday, April 15 through Friday, April 22 | Spring Recess |
| Monday, May 2 | Eid al-Fitr |
| Monday, May 30 | Memorial Day |
| Tuesday, June 7 | Clerical Day: Public schools are closed for elementary, middle, and District 75 school students. All other public schools are open. |
| Thursday, June 9 | Anniversary Day |
| Monday, June 20 | Juneteenth (Observed) |
If there is severe weather or an emergency, public schools may:
If there are going to be closures or changes to the schedule, the Department of Education will make an announcement as early as possible before 5 AM on the affected day.
You can check school status on:
Yellow school bus service may also be delayed or suspended because of severe weather or road conditions. If schools are open, yellow school buses should be operating. For more information about school buses, visit the School Transportation page.
If schools remain open during severe weather or Citywide emergencies, parents should use their discretion when deciding whether to allow their children to attend school.
Provide Feedback
To provide comments or complaints about DOE's closure policy, contact them on their website.
Charter and private schools do not have to follow the public school calendar or DOE's school closure policy for severe weather or emergencies.
You should contact your child's school directly for information.
Parking is allowed in school zones when school is in recess. However, you should be aware that specific schools may be open on holidays and during summer vacations. Parking restrictions would remain in effect.
Parking restrictions remain in effect while schools are doing remote learning.
Also, when schools are open for summer sessions, teacher meetings, or similar activities, the parking regulations apply on such days, even if students aren't attending.
You should contact the specific school to verify that it's in recess.
