NYC public schools are scheduled to be open on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, since that date is not part of any listed citywide recess or holiday period. Always check day-of updates, because severe weather or emergencies can still close individual schools or the whole system.
NYC public school calendar
The official NYC Public Schools calendar for 2024–2025 shows winter recess running from December 23, 2025, through January 1, 2026, so December 16 falls in a regular instruction week. The same calendar notes that the school year runs continuously in December up until the start of winter recess, with no citywide day off on December 16.
Check for closures or delays
Unplanned closures or delays (for example, snow or other emergencies) are announced through city channels and local media on the day or the night before. For the most accurate, last‑minute information about your specific school, check the NYC Public Schools website, 311, the district or school’s own communication system, or local TV school‑closing lists.
