New York Schools Will Close For Multiple Days Next Month

New York parents, take note. Several school closures are coming in October.

Many schools across New York State will be off for at least three days next month.

The school year is entering its second month, and parents should know their kids will have some more days off.

New York Schools To Close For Up To 3 Days In October

School districts across New York will be closed for the following days in October 2025.

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• Thursday, October 2:
  Yom Kippur
• Monday, October 13:
  Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples' Day
• Monday, October 20:
  Diwali (check with your local district)

It's important to check your local school district's calendar because not all districts will be off for the Diwali holiday.

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"The purpose of the bill is to allow students from different religious and cultural backgrounds to celebrate their traditional festivities with their family and community," the bill states.

Each holiday would be considered in districts where a sizable portion of students observe such religious or cultural days.

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