When does Buffalo Public Schools start school in 2026–2027?

The first day of school for Buffalo Public Schools is Sep 3.

How do I add the BPS-NY 2026–2027 calendar to my phone?

Tap "Add to your phone" on this page to download an .ics file with every date, then open it to import into Google Calendar or Apple Calendar.

New York (Erie County) · 14 key dates

Thu, Sep 3First Day of SchoolAcademic

Mon, Sep 7Labor DayHoliday

Mon, Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' & Italian Heritage DayHoliday

Tue, Nov 3Election DayHoliday

Wed, Nov 11Veterans DayHoliday

Nov 25 – Nov 27Thanksgiving RecessHoliday

Dec 24 – Jan 1Winter RecessHoliday

Mon, Jan 18Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. DayHoliday

Feb 15 – Feb 19Presidents' Day / Mid-Winter BreakHoliday

Wed, Mar 10Eid al-FitrHoliday

Mar 26 – Apr 2Good Friday / Spring RecessHoliday

Mon, May 31Memorial DayHoliday

Fri, Jun 18JuneteenthHoliday

Thu, Jun 24Last Day of SchoolAcademic

Compiled from the district's published calendar and subject to change — always verify against the official BPS-NY calendar.