No school Wednesday? Here’s why public schools are off across New York State
Parents across New York might wonder why their kids don’t have school on Wednesday, Jan. 29, well, the Lunar New Year is to thank for that and a declaration by Governor Kathy Hochul in 2024. To honor the rich heritage of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities (AAPI),
New York becomes the first state to close schools for Lunar New Year
It's the first time New York students will have the day off for the Lunar New Year since a new state law was signed in 2023. In 2024, the holiday fell on a Saturday.
What is Lunar New Year? Why are schools closed in New York state?
Schools did not close for Lunar New Year in the first year of the new law because the holiday fell on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. The date varies from year to year as the Lunar New Year is based on moon cycles; the holiday typically occurs between the end of January and the end of February.
New York celebrates first Lunar New Year school holiday with cultural festivities
This is the first year the holiday falls on a school day since Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation in 2023 mandating school closures, making New York the first state in the nation to do so.
'Our stories matter': Why NY schools will be closed Wednesday
After Hochul signed the state-level bill, the Lunar New Year was added as one of the public school holidays. However, the holiday fell on a Saturday in 2024. When it occurs on a weekend day, it won't be observed with a day off for New York schools.
Are schools closed in NYC for the Lunar New Year?
It turns out that local students will also get to celebrate during the day, as NYC schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 29, in observance of Chinese New Year. Schools will officially reopen the next day, Thursday, January 30.
Where to celebrate Lunar New Year in New York City
The Lunar New Year celebrations are kicking off in New York City on Wednesday.
Why is there no school today in NY? What to know about the holiday day off
Rochester area schools, and those around the state, are off on Jan. 29 to celebrate a holiday for the first time.
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