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Higley Unified School District AZ Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Arizona
  • 5 teacher days

The Higley Unified School District 2026–27 school year runs from Jul 23, 2026 to May 26, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 26-27, winter break Dec 21-31, and spring break Mar 8-19. The table below lists all teacher workdays, early release days, and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Thu, Jul 23, 2026 Students First Day
School year ends Wed, May 26, 2027 Last Day for Students, Early Release
Next key date Thu, Jul 23, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Higley Unified School District 2026-27 calendar

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Higley Unified School District school year calendar

Every published date for 2026–27, colour-coded by what happens that day.

  • First day of school
  • Last day of school
  • Holiday - school closed
  • Break / vacation
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Early release / half day
  • Parent-teacher conference
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 26, 2026 — K-12 PD, Early Release

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day – No School
  • Sep 24-25, 2026 — MS Parent Conferences, Early Release

October 2026

  • Oct 1-2, 2026 — K-6 Parent Conferences, Early Release
  • Oct 5-16, 2026 — Fall Break – No School
  • Oct 19, 2026 — Staff PD – No School
  • Oct 20, 2026 — School Resumes
  • Oct 28, 2026 — K-12 PD, Early Release

November 2026

  • Nov 11, 2026 — Veterans Day – No School
  • Nov 25, 2026 — Non-school Day
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Holiday – No School

December 2026

  • Dec 9, 2026 — K-12 PD, Early Release
  • Dec 17-18, 2026 — MS & HS Finals, Early Release
  • Dec 18, 2026 — K-12 Early Release
  • Dec 21-31, 2026 — Winter Break – No School

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break – No School
  • Jan 4, 2027 — Staff PD – No School
  • Jan 5, 2027 — School Resumes
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No School
  • Jan 27, 2027 — K-12 PD, Early Release

February 2027

  • Feb 15, 2027 — Presidents Day – No School
  • Feb 24, 2027 — K-12 PD, Early Release

March 2027

  • Mar 4-5, 2027 — K-6 Parent Conferences, Early Release
  • Mar 8-19, 2027 — Spring Break – No School
  • Mar 22, 2027 — School Resumes
  • Mar 26, 2027 — Spring Holiday – No School

April 2027

  • Apr 21, 2027 — K-12 PD, Early Release

May 2027

  • May 24-25, 2027 — MS Finals, Early Release
  • May 25-26, 2027 — HS Finals, Early Release
  • May 26, 2027 — Last Day for Students, Early Release
  • May 27, 2027 — Last Day for Teachers
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day – No School

June 2027

July 2027

Higley Unified School District teacher and staff days 2026/27

Students normally stay home on these days. Confirm with the district before making plans.

  • Jul 14, 2026 New Teachers Report District source
  • Jul 20, 2026 Returning Teachers Report District source
  • Oct 19, 2026 Staff PD – No School District source
  • Jan 4, 2027 Staff PD – No School District source
  • May 27, 2027 Last Day for Teachers District source

Higley Unified School District breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Jul 4, 2026 Independence Day – No School Holiday
  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day – No School Holiday
  • Oct 5-16, 2026 Fall Break – No School Break
  • Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day – No School Holiday
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Holiday – No School Holiday
  • Dec 21-31, 2026 Winter Break – No School Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 Winter Break – No School Break
  • Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No School Holiday
  • Feb 15, 2027 Presidents Day – No School Holiday
  • Mar 8-19, 2027 Spring Break – No School Break
  • Mar 26, 2027 Spring Holiday – No School Holiday
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day – No School Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Higley Unified School District planning calendar

How these dates are put together, and what to double-check before you book anything.

Useful now37 published dates for the 2026–27 school year, laid out month by month.
CheckedTaken from the district’s own published calendar, not retyped from memory.
Kept currentLast updated April 30, 2026.
Full term dates table

Higley Unified School District 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Jul 4, 2026Independence Day – No School
Jul 14, 2026New Teachers Report
Jul 20, 2026Returning Teachers Report
Jul 23, 2026Students First Day
Jul 29, 2026K-12 PD, Early Release
Aug 26, 2026K-12 PD, Early Release
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day – No School
Sep 24-25, 2026MS Parent Conferences, Early Release
Oct 1-2, 2026K-6 Parent Conferences, Early Release
Oct 5-16, 2026Fall Break – No School
Oct 19, 2026Staff PD – No School
Oct 20, 2026School Resumes
Oct 28, 2026K-12 PD, Early Release
Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day – No School
Nov 25, 2026Non-school Day
Nov 26-27, 2026Thanksgiving Holiday – No School
Dec 9, 2026K-12 PD, Early Release
Dec 17-18, 2026MS & HS Finals, Early Release
Dec 18, 2026K-12 Early Release
Dec 21-31, 2026Winter Break – No School
Jan 1, 2027Winter Break – No School
Jan 4, 2027Staff PD – No School
Jan 5, 2027School Resumes
Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No School
Jan 27, 2027K-12 PD, Early Release
Feb 15, 2027Presidents Day – No School
Feb 24, 2027K-12 PD, Early Release
Mar 4-5, 2027K-6 Parent Conferences, Early Release
Mar 8-19, 2027Spring Break – No School
Mar 22, 2027School Resumes
Mar 26, 2027Spring Holiday – No School
Apr 21, 2027K-12 PD, Early Release
May 24-25, 2027MS Finals, Early Release
May 25-26, 2027HS Finals, Early Release
May 26, 2027Last Day for Students, Early Release
May 27, 2027Last Day for Teachers
May 31, 2027Memorial Day – No School

Higley Unified School District Calendar 2026–2027 – Important Dates

When is the first day of school in Higley Unified School District for 2026–2027?
The first day of school for students in Higley Unified School District is July 23, 2026.
When is Fall Break in Higley Unified School District?
Fall Break in Higley Unified School District runs from October 5 to October 16, 2026. Schools will be closed during this period.
When is Thanksgiving break in Higley Unified School District?
Thanksgiving Break is observed from November 26 to November 27, 2026. In addition, November 25, 2026 is a non-school day.
When is Christmas break in Higley Unified School District?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026.
When is Winter Break in Higley Unified School District?
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 4, 2027. Schools resume on January 5, 2027.
When is Spring Break in Higley Unified School District?
Spring Break for the 2026–2027 school year is from March 8 to March 19, 2027. Schools reopen on March 22, 2027.
What holidays are observed during the school year?
Major holidays include Labor Day (September 7, 2026), Veterans Day (November 11, 2026), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 18, 2027), Presidents Day (February 15, 2027), and Memorial Day (May 31, 2027).
When is the last day of school in Higley Unified School District?
The last day for students is May 26, 2027, with early release. The last day for teachers is May 27, 2027.
Are there early release or professional development days?
Yes. Several K–12 Professional Development and Early Release days are scheduled throughout the year, including July 29, August 26, October 28, December 9, January 27, February 24, and April 21.

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Higley Unified School District calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Higley Unified School District for 2026–2027?
The first day of school for students in Higley Unified School District is July 23, 2026 .
When is Fall Break in Higley Unified School District?
Fall Break in Higley Unified School District runs from October 5 to October 16, 2026 . Schools will be closed during this period.
When is Thanksgiving break in Higley Unified School District?
Thanksgiving Break is observed from November 26 to November 27, 2026 . In addition, November 25, 2026 is a non-school day.
When is Christmas break in Higley Unified School District?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026 .
When is Winter Break in Higley Unified School District?
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 4, 2027 . Schools resume on January 5, 2027 .
When is Spring Break in Higley Unified School District?
Spring Break for the 2026–2027 school year is from March 8 to March 19, 2027 . Schools reopen on March 22, 2027 .
What holidays are observed during the school year?
Major holidays include Labor Day (September 7, 2026) , Veterans Day (November 11, 2026) , Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 18, 2027) , Presidents Day (February 15, 2027) , and Memorial Day (May 31, 2027) .
When is the last day of school in Higley Unified School District?
The last day for students is May 26, 2027 , with early release. The last day for teachers is May 27, 2027 .
Are there early release or professional development days?
Yes. Several K–12 Professional Development and Early Release days are scheduled throughout the year, including July 29, August 26, October 28, December 9, January 27, February 24, and April 21.

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