New York State public schools holidays 2025: Important dates for students
New York State public schools have announced holidays for 2025. Students and parents can expect school closures on special days, including cultural and traditional observances. Families are advised to check their school calendars for correct dates...
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Some New York State public schools will get two extra holidays this year along with the usual Columbus Day holiday. The two new holidays are Thursday, October 2, 2025, for Yom Kippur and Monday, October 20, 2025, for Diwali, and schools will be closed on those days, reports say.
Parents and students are being told to check their school district’s calendar to make sure if these holidays are included for their schools. Columbus Day has been controversial because of Christopher Columbus’ actions in history, so many districts in New York now use different names for this day like Italian Heritage Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day, as reported by New Jersey 1015.
In 2025, Columbus Day or Italian Heritage or Indigenous Peoples’ Day will be on Monday, October 13, and all New York State public schools will be closed.
Schools will be closed for Yom Kippur on October 2, Diwali on October 20, and Columbus Day/Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples’ Day on October 13, 2025.
Q2. How can I check my school’s holiday dates in New York?
You can check your school district’s official calendar online to confirm the exact holiday dates.
Parents and students are being told to check their school district’s calendar to make sure if these holidays are included for their schools. Columbus Day has been controversial because of Christopher Columbus’ actions in history, so many districts in New York now use different names for this day like Italian Heritage Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day, as reported by New Jersey 1015.
In 2025, Columbus Day or Italian Heritage or Indigenous Peoples’ Day will be on Monday, October 13, and all New York State public schools will be closed.
Top 10 WNY Public High Schools, according to US news & World report:
- City Honors School is ranked number 1 in WNY and 20th best in all of New York State.
- Williamsville East High School is ranked number 2 in WNY and 70th best in New York State.
- Williamsville South High School is ranked number 3 in WNY and 91st best in New York State.
- Hamburg High School is ranked number 4 in WNY and 92nd best in New York State.
- Clarence High School is ranked number 5 in WNY and 99th best in New York State.
- Williamsville North High School is ranked number 6 in WNY and 100th best in New York State.
- East Aurora High School is ranked number 7 in WNY and 102nd best in New York State.
- Lewiston Porter High School is ranked number 8 in WNY and 141st best in New York State.
- Orchard Park High School is ranked number 9 in WNY and 147th best in New York State.
- Starpoint High School is ranked number 10 in WNY and 151st best in New York State.
FAQs
Q1. When are New York State public schools closed in 2025?Schools will be closed for Yom Kippur on October 2, Diwali on October 20, and Columbus Day/Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples’ Day on October 13, 2025.
Q2. How can I check my school’s holiday dates in New York?
You can check your school district’s official calendar online to confirm the exact holiday dates.
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