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Newark Unified School District USD CA Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
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  • 7 teacher days

The Newark Unified School District USD 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 6, 2026 to May 26, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 26, winter break Dec 21-31, and spring break Apr 5-9. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download or print the calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Thu, Aug 6, 2026 First Day of School
School year ends Wed, May 26, 2027 Last Day of School (TK-12)
Next key date Thu, Aug 6, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Newark Unified School District USD 2026-27 calendar

The district's published calendar. Select an image to open it full size.

Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027

Newark Unified School District USD 26-27 Calendar[PDF]

Newark Unified School District USD school year calendar

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

  • First / last day
  • Break
  • Holiday
  • Teacher / staff day
  • Early release
  • Other date

August 2026

  • Aug 4, 2026 — Staff Development Day
  • Aug 5, 2026 — Teacher Work Day / No School
  • Aug 6, 2026 — First Day of School

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day Holiday (No School)
  • Sep 8, 2026 — Kindergarten Starts Full Day

October 2026

  • Oct 9, 2026 — Staff Development Day
  • Oct 12, 2026 — Indigenous Peoples Day (No School)

November 2026

  • Nov 6, 2026 — TK-5 1st Trimester Ends
  • Nov 11, 2026 — Veterans Day Holiday (No School)
  • Nov 12, 2026 — TK-5 Conferences / Minimum Day
  • Nov 16-19, 2026 — TK-5 Conferences / Minimum Days
  • Nov 26, 2026 — Thanksgiving Holiday

December 2026

  • Dec 16-18, 2026 — 9-12 Finals Schedule
  • Dec 17, 2026 — TK-8 Minimum Day
  • Dec 18, 2026 — 6-12 1st Semester Ends
  • Dec 21-31, 2026 — Winter Break
  • Dec 25, 2026 — Christmas Day Holiday

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — New Year's Day Holiday
  • Jan 4, 2027 — Workday / No School
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

February 2027

  • Feb 12, 2027 — No School / Non Workday
  • Feb 15, 2027 — Presidents' Day Holiday
  • Feb 22, 2027 — TK-5 2nd Trimester Ends

March 2027

  • Mar 4, 2027 — Teacher Workday / Professional Development
  • Mar 5, 2027 — No School / Non Workday

April 2027

  • Apr 5-9, 2027 — Spring Break

May 2027

  • May 24-26, 2027 — TK-8 Minimum Days
  • May 26, 2027 — Last Day of School (TK-12)
  • May 24-26, 2027 — 9-12 Finals Schedule
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day Holiday

June 2027

  • Jun 18, 2027 — Juneteenth Holiday

July 2027

Newark Unified School District USD teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 4, 2026 Staff Development Day District source
  • Aug 5, 2026 Teacher Work Day / No School District source
  • Oct 9, 2026 Staff Development Day District source
  • Jan 4, 2027 Workday / No School District source
  • Feb 12, 2027 No School / Non Workday District source
  • Mar 4, 2027 Teacher Workday / Professional Development District source
  • Mar 5, 2027 No School / Non Workday District source

Newark Unified School District USD breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day Holiday (No School) Holiday
  • Oct 12, 2026 Indigenous Peoples Day (No School) Holiday
  • Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day Holiday (No School) Holiday
  • Nov 23-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break Break
  • Nov 26, 2026 Thanksgiving Holiday Holiday
  • Dec 21-31, 2026 Winter Break Break
  • Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day Holiday Holiday
  • Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day Holiday Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Holiday
  • Feb 15, 2027 Presidents' Day Holiday Holiday
  • Apr 5-9, 2027 Spring Break Break
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day Holiday Holiday
  • Jun 18, 2027 Juneteenth Holiday Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Newark Unified School District USD planning calendar

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

Useful now32 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 29, 2026.
Full term dates table

Newark Unified School District USD 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 4, 2026Staff Development Day
Aug 5, 2026Teacher Work Day / No School
Aug 6, 2026First Day of School
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day Holiday (No School)
Sep 8, 2026Kindergarten Starts Full Day
Oct 9, 2026Staff Development Day
Oct 12, 2026Indigenous Peoples Day (No School)
Nov 6, 2026TK-5 1st Trimester Ends
Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day Holiday (No School)
Nov 12, 2026TK-5 Conferences / Minimum Day
Nov 16-19, 2026TK-5 Conferences / Minimum Days
Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov 23-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break
Dec 16-18, 20269-12 Finals Schedule
Dec 17, 2026TK-8 Minimum Day
Dec 18, 20266-12 1st Semester Ends
Dec 21-31, 2026Winter Break
Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day Holiday
Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day Holiday
Jan 4, 2027Workday / No School
Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
Feb 12, 2027No School / Non Workday
Feb 15, 2027Presidents' Day Holiday
Feb 22, 2027TK-5 2nd Trimester Ends
Mar 4, 2027Teacher Workday / Professional Development
Mar 5, 2027No School / Non Workday
Apr 5-9, 2027Spring Break
May 24-26, 2027TK-8 Minimum Days
May 26, 2027Last Day of School (TK-12)
May 24-26, 20279-12 Finals Schedule
May 31, 2027Memorial Day Holiday
Jun 18, 2027Juneteenth Holiday

Newark Unified School District Calendar 2026-2027 FAQs

When is the first day of school in Newark Unified School District for 2026-2027?
The first day of school in Newark Unified School District for the 2026-2027 academic year is August 6, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Newark Unified School District for 2027?
Spring Break in Newark Unified School District is scheduled from April 5 to April 9, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Newark Unified School District for 2026?
Christmas Break in Newark Unified School District is part of the Winter Break which runs from December 21 to December 31, 2026. Christmas Day holiday is observed on December 25, 2026.
When is Winter Break in Newark Unified School District for 2026?
Winter Break in Newark Unified School District begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Newark Unified School District for 2026?
Thanksgiving Break in Newark Unified School District takes place from November 23 to November 27, 2026. Thanksgiving Day is observed on November 26, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Newark Unified School District for 2027?
The last day of school for students in Newark Unified School District for the 2026-2027 school year is May 26, 2027.
When is Labor Day holiday in Newark Unified School District for 2026?
Labor Day holiday will be observed on September 7, 2026, and there will be no school for students.
When is Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Newark Unified School District for 2026?
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is observed on October 12, 2026, and there will be no school in Newark Unified School District.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Newark Unified School District for 2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on January 18, 2027, and schools will be closed.
When is Presidents' Day holiday in Newark Unified School District for 2027?
Presidents' Day will be observed on February 15, 2027, and there will be no school for students.
When is Memorial Day holiday in Newark Unified School District for 2027?
Memorial Day will be observed on May 31, 2027.

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Newark Unified School District USD calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Newark Unified School District for 2026-2027?
The first day of school in Newark Unified School District for the 2026-2027 academic year is August 6, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Newark Unified School District for 2027?
Spring Break in Newark Unified School District is scheduled from April 5 to April 9, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Newark Unified School District for 2026?
Christmas Break in Newark Unified School District is part of the Winter Break which runs from December 21 to December 31, 2026. Christmas Day holiday is observed on December 25, 2026.
When is Winter Break in Newark Unified School District for 2026?
Winter Break in Newark Unified School District begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Newark Unified School District for 2026?
Thanksgiving Break in Newark Unified School District takes place from November 23 to November 27, 2026. Thanksgiving Day is observed on November 26, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Newark Unified School District for 2027?
The last day of school for students in Newark Unified School District for the 2026-2027 school year is May 26, 2027.
When is Labor Day holiday in Newark Unified School District for 2026?
Labor Day holiday will be observed on September 7, 2026, and there will be no school for students.
When is Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Newark Unified School District for 2026?
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is observed on October 12, 2026, and there will be no school in Newark Unified School District.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Newark Unified School District for 2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on January 18, 2027, and schools will be closed.
When is Presidents' Day holiday in Newark Unified School District for 2027?
Presidents' Day will be observed on February 15, 2027, and there will be no school for students.
When is Memorial Day holiday in Newark Unified School District for 2027?
Memorial Day will be observed on May 31, 2027.

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