NYC Public School Mid-Winter Break Dates Announced

New York City’s public school students can look forward to a week-long mid-winter break this February. The break will occur from February 16 to February 20, coinciding with Presidents Day on February 16. This schedule provides students a total of nine consecutive days away from school, including weekends.

Key Dates for the NYC Public School Calendar

The last day of classes before the break will be on Friday, February 13. Classes will resume on Monday, February 23, marking the end of the recess period. The Department of Education (DOE) has planned a comprehensive calendar that includes various holidays and breaks throughout the academic year.

Mid-Winter Break Overview

• Mid-Winter Break Dates: February 16-20
• Last Day Before Break: February 13
• Return to Classes: February 23
• Total Days Off: 9 days including weekends

The DOE’s public school calendar entails multiple days off to accommodate federal holidays, religious observances, and holiday breaks including the mid-winter recess and spring recess. Following the mid-winter break, students will have an additional day off on March 30 for Eid al-Fitr. Spring recess is scheduled from April 2 to April 10, allowing students yet another week of rest.

Information for Catholic School Students

In contrast, students attending Catholic schools within the Archdiocese of New York do not participate in mid-winter recess. They only receive time off for Presidents Day on February 16. The next significant break for these students will be Easter recess, starting on Holy Thursday, April 2, and classes resuming on April 13. This Easter break will provide Catholic school students with 11 days off from school.

Important Dates Summary

To stay informed about these important dates and future academic calendars, students and parents can check the official updates at Filmogaz.com.