Are NYC Schools Open Today? Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Yes — NYC public schools are OPEN today, Wednesday, February 25, 2026. February 25 is a regular school day on the official NYC Department of Education calendar. Here is everything parents and students need to know.
NYC Schools Status Today — February 25, 2026
Mayor Mamdani announced that New York City schools would be open for in-person learning on Tuesday, February 24, following the 2026 blizzard — and that reopening has continued into Wednesday. Chancellor of New York City Public Schools Kamar Samuels confirmed that all NYC public schools worked overtime to ensure buildings were cleaned up and safe for classes.
February 25 is not a holiday, recess day, or scheduled closure on the official NYC DOE 2025–26 academic calendar. Midwinter Recess ran from Monday, February 16 through Friday, February 20 — that break is fully over, and regular school days resumed the week of February 23.
Context: The 2026 NYC Blizzard Caused Recent Closures
A major blizzard dropped up to two feet of snow on parts of the NYC metro area earlier this week, ranking among the top 10 biggest snowstorms in Central Park history. The storm caused widespread school closures and airport disruptions across the region.
NYC public schools were closed Monday, February 23, due to the blizzard. The Chancellor confirmed buildings were being cleared and cleaned aggressively so that students could safely return, with snow lingering and wind gusts reaching up to 40 miles per hour overnight.
Suburban and Outer Region Schools — Delays Still in Effect
While NYC DOE schools are open today, many school districts in the broader New York metro area are still dealing with storm aftermath. As of this morning, numerous suburban districts are operating on 2–3 hour delays, including districts in Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, and Sullivan counties in New York, as well as several districts in New Jersey and Connecticut.
2025–26 NYC School Calendar — Key Upcoming Dates
The next major scheduled day off for NYC public school students is Spring Recess, running April 2 through April 10. The last day of school for all students is Friday, June 26, 2026.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Feb 25 (Today) | Regular school day ✅ |
| March 13 | Conference Day — no school |
| April 2–10 | Spring Recess |
| May 25 | Memorial Day — schools closed |
| May 27 | Eid al-Adha — schools closed |
| June 4 | Anniversary Day — students do not attend |
| June 26 | Last day of school |
For the most up-to-the-minute closures, delays, or emergencies, always check the NYC DOE website at schools.nyc.gov or sign up for NotifyNYC alerts directly from the city.
