Understanding Upstate Correctional Facility's 2026 Visitation Calendar (what the PDF shows — A‑Z and * markings)

This explainer is based on the official

Comparing information from different sources? Use the official Upstate 2026 schedule PDF as your reference. The calendar grids are on page 1 and page 2 - those are the pages to check when you're confirming a specific date.

Many dates on the 2026 calendar show the label

Some dates are marked with an asterisk (*). These starred dates appear throughout the year, printed right next to the date number - like *1, *19, or *25. They're easy to spot when scanning the calendar.

Starred Examples

• ✓ January 1, 2026 - shown as *1
• ✓ January 19, 2026 - shown as *19

• ✓ July 4, 2026 - shown as *4
• ✓ September 7, 2026 - shown as *7
• ✓ October 12, 2026 - shown as *12

• ✓ November 11, 2026 - shown as *11
• ✓ November 26, 2026 - shown as *26
• ✓ December 25, 2026 - shown as *25

Here's the catch: the calendar pages show the markings (A‑Z and the asterisk) on the dates, but there's no legend explaining what they mean. The images don't clarify what

1. Pull up the official Upstate 2026 schedule PDF - look for any legend, footnotes, or extra notes that explain the A‑Z label and the asterisk.
2. Check the PDF’s posting page for added context - sometimes the explanation is outside the calendar grid (for example, in a caption or surrounding text).
3. Confirm you’re using the most current version - if you see signs of an updated schedule elsewhere, compare it against the official posting.
4. Contact the facility using official contact information - ask directly what “A‑Z” and “*” mean for visitation and whether anything changes on starred dates.
5. Re-check right before you leave - if you’re traveling far, a quick last confirmation can save you a wasted trip.