Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027
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Maricopa Unified School District Term dates (2026-2027)
Term dates by educounty.net
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| July 3, 2026 | Independence Day Observed |
| July 20, 2026 | New Teachers First Day |
| July 22, 2026 | Returning Teachers First Day |
| July 27, 2026 | First Student Day of School |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day |
| September 25, 2026 | End of 1st Quarter |
| September 28 – October 9, 2026 | Fall Break |
| October 12, 2026 | District Professional Development Day – No Students |
| November 11, 2026 | Veterans Day |
| November 25 – November 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break |
| December 18, 2026 | End of 2nd Quarter |
| December 21, 2026 – January 3, 2027 | Winter Break |
| January 4, 2027 | District Professional Development Day – No Students |
| January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| February 15, 2027 | Presidents Day |
| March 12, 2027 | End of 3rd Quarter |
| March 15 – March 26, 2027 | Spring Break |
| March 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| May 27, 2027 | Last Student and Teacher Day & End of 4th Quarter |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day |
Maricopa Unified School District 2026–2027 School Calendar FAQs
When is the first day of school in Maricopa Unified School District for 2026–2027?
The first day of school for students in Maricopa Unified School District is July 27, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Maricopa Unified School District for 2027?
Spring Break in Maricopa Unified School District runs from March 15 through March 26, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Maricopa Unified School District?
Christmas Break for the 2026–2027 school year begins on December 21, 2026 and ends on January 3, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Maricopa Unified School District?
Winter Break in Maricopa Unified School District is scheduled from December 21, 2026 through January 3, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Maricopa Unified School District?
Thanksgiving Break takes place from November 25 to November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Maricopa Unified School District for 2026–2027?
The last day of school for students and teachers is May 27, 2027.
When is Fall Break in Maricopa Unified School District?
Fall Break runs from September 28 through October 9, 2026.
Which holidays are observed during the 2026–2027 school year?
Major holidays observed include Independence Day (July 3, 2026 observed), Labor Day (September 7, 2026),
Veterans Day (November 11, 2026), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 18, 2027),
Presidents Day (February 15, 2027), Good Friday (March 26, 2027), and Memorial Day (May 31, 2027).
Are there any no-student professional development days?
Yes, District Professional Development days with no students are scheduled on October 12, 2026
and January 4, 2027.
Calendar Disclaimer
Dates are sourced from the official Maricopa Unified School District 26-27 Calendar Revised website. Dates may change at the discretion of the district. Always verify with the official school website for the latest updates.