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San José Unified School District SJUSD CA Calendar 26-27

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The San José Unified School District SJUSD 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 6, 2026 to May 27, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 25-27, winter break Feb 15-19, and spring break Apr 5-9. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Thu, Aug 6, 2026 First day of regular school year
School year ends Thu, May 27, 2027 Last day of regular school year
Next key date Thu, Aug 6, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

San José Unified School District SJUSD 2026-27 calendar

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San José Unified School District SJUSD school year calendar

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

  • First day of school
  • Last day of school
  • Break / vacation
  • Graduation
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 6, 2026 — First day of regular school year

September 2026

  • Sep 28-Oct 2, 2026 — Fall recess

October 2026

  • Sep 28-Oct 2, 2026 — Fall recess
  • Oct 26-30, 2026 — Elementary schools out 2 hours early

November 2026

  • Nov 25-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving recess

December 2026

  • Dec 14-17, 2026 — Secondary schools out 2 hours early
  • Dec 18, 2026 — All schools out 2 hours early
  • Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 — New Year recess

January 2027

  • Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 — New Year recess

February 2027

  • Feb 15-19, 2027 — Winter recess

March 2027

  • Mar 11-12, 2027 — Elementary schools out 2 hours early

April 2027

  • Apr 5-9, 2027 — Spring recess

May 2027

  • May 24-26, 2027 — Secondary schools out 2 hours early
  • May 25-26, 2027 — High school graduation ceremonies
  • May 27, 2027 — All schools out 2 hours early
  • May 27, 2027 — Last day of regular school year

June 2027

  • Jun 3-30, 2027 — Optional extended school year window

July 2027

San José Unified School District SJUSD breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 28-Oct 2, 2026 Fall recess Break
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 Thanksgiving recess Break
  • Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 New Year recess Break
  • Feb 15-19, 2027 Winter recess Break
  • Apr 5-9, 2027 Spring recess Break

Your checked 2026/27 San José Unified School District SJUSD planning calendar

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Useful now15 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.
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San José Unified School District SJUSD 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 6, 2026First day of regular school year
Sep 28-Oct 2, 2026Fall recess
Oct 26-30, 2026Elementary schools out 2 hours early
Nov 25-27, 2026Thanksgiving recess
Dec 14-17, 2026Secondary schools out 2 hours early
Dec 18, 2026All schools out 2 hours early
Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027New Year recess
Feb 15-19, 2027Winter recess
Mar 11-12, 2027Elementary schools out 2 hours early
Apr 5-9, 2027Spring recess
May 24-26, 2027Secondary schools out 2 hours early
May 25-26, 2027High school graduation ceremonies
May 27, 2027All schools out 2 hours early
May 27, 2027Last day of regular school year
Jun 3-30, 2027Optional extended school year window

San José Unified School District Calendar 2026-2027 FAQs

When is the first day of school in San José Unified School District for 2026-2027?
The first day of the regular school year in San José Unified School District for the 2026-2027 academic year is August 6, 2026.
When is Spring Break in San José Unified School District for 2026-2027?
Spring Break in San José Unified School District for the 2026-2027 school year is scheduled from April 5 to April 9, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in San José Unified School District for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break in San José Unified School District for the 2026-2027 school year is included in the New Year recess from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in San José Unified School District for 2026-2027?
Winter Break in San José Unified School District for the 2026-2027 academic year is scheduled from February 15 to February 19, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in San José Unified School District for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break in San José Unified School District for the 2026-2027 school year will take place from November 25 to November 27, 2026.
What is the last day of school in San José Unified School District for 2026-2027?
The last day of the regular school year in San José Unified School District for the 2026-2027 academic year is May 27, 2027.
When is Fall Break in San José Unified School District for 2026-2027?
Fall Break in San José Unified School District for the 2026-2027 academic year is scheduled from September 28 to October 2, 2026.
When are graduation ceremonies in San José Unified School District for 2026-2027?
High school graduation ceremonies in San José Unified School District for the 2026-2027 school year are scheduled from May 25 to May 26, 2027.
When is the optional extended school year in San José Unified School District for 2026-2027?
The optional extended school year window for San José Unified School District runs from June 3 to June 30, 2027.

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San José Unified School District SJUSD calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in San José Unified School District for 2026-2027?
The first day of the regular school year in San José Unified School District for the 2026-2027 academic year is August 6, 2026.
When is Spring Break in San José Unified School District for 2026-2027?
Spring Break in San José Unified School District for the 2026-2027 school year is scheduled from April 5 to April 9, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in San José Unified School District for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break in San José Unified School District for the 2026-2027 school year is included in the New Year recess from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in San José Unified School District for 2026-2027?
Winter Break in San José Unified School District for the 2026-2027 academic year is scheduled from February 15 to February 19, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in San José Unified School District for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break in San José Unified School District for the 2026-2027 school year will take place from November 25 to November 27, 2026.
What is the last day of school in San José Unified School District for 2026-2027?
The last day of the regular school year in San José Unified School District for the 2026-2027 academic year is May 27, 2027.
When is Fall Break in San José Unified School District for 2026-2027?
Fall Break in San José Unified School District for the 2026-2027 academic year is scheduled from September 28 to October 2, 2026.
When are graduation ceremonies in San José Unified School District for 2026-2027?
High school graduation ceremonies in San José Unified School District for the 2026-2027 school year are scheduled from May 25 to May 26, 2027.
When is the optional extended school year in San José Unified School District for 2026-2027?
The optional extended school year window for San José Unified School District runs from June 3 to June 30, 2027.

Dates can change after publication. Read our calendar disclaimer.