LONG ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) — All New York City Public Schools will be closed on Monday in observance of Diwali.
Although Diwali is a recognized holiday by the New York Department of Education, the mandate for closure only applies to New York City schools. Districts across Long Island will still be open for classes on Monday, but some will not.
Is your child's district one of them? Here's the list of districts closed to students for Diwali:
Nassau County • Bethpage • East Williston • Elmont • Freeport • Floral Park-Bellrose • Franklin Square • Great Neck • Herricks • Hicksville • Jericho • Lynbrook • Manhasset • Mineola • New Hyde Park-Garden City Park • North Shore • Plainview-Old Bethpage • Roslyn • Sewanaka • Syosset • Valley Stream 13 • Valley