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Secondary School CA Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • California
  • 6 teacher days

The Secondary School 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 6, 2026 to May 27, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 23-27, winter break Dec 21-31, and spring break Apr 5-9. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

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

Secondary School 2026-27 calendar

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Secondary School 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
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 4, 2026 — Professional Development Day
  • Aug 5, 2026 — Teacher Work Day
  • Aug 6, 2026 — First Student Day

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day Holiday

October 2026

  • Oct 15, 2026 — Professional Development Day
  • Oct 16, 2026 — Non Student/Non Teacher Day

November 2026

  • Nov 11, 2026 — Veterans Day Holiday
  • Nov 23-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

  • Dec 21-31, 2026 — Winter Break

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break
  • Jan 4, 2027 — Teacher Work Day
  • Jan 5, 2027 — Professional Development Day
  • Jan 6, 2027 — Students Return to School
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday

February 2027

  • Feb 12, 2027 — Lincoln's Birthday Holiday
  • Feb 15, 2027 — Presidents' Day Holiday
  • Feb 16, 2027 — Non Student/Non Teacher Day

March 2027

  • Mar 12, 2027 — Non Student/Non Teacher Day

April 2027

  • Apr 5-9, 2027 — Spring Break

May 2027

  • May 27, 2027 — Last Student Day
  • May 28, 2027 — Teacher Work Day
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day Holiday

June 2027

July 2027

Secondary School teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 4, 2026 Professional Development Day District source
  • Aug 5, 2026 Teacher Work Day District source
  • Oct 15, 2026 Professional Development Day District source
  • Jan 4, 2027 Teacher Work Day District source
  • Jan 5, 2027 Professional Development Day District source
  • May 28, 2027 Teacher Work Day District source

Secondary School breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day Holiday Holiday
  • Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day Holiday Holiday
  • Nov 23-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break Break
  • Dec 21-31, 2026 Winter Break Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 Winter Break Break
  • Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday Holiday
  • Feb 12, 2027 Lincoln's Birthday Holiday Holiday
  • Feb 15, 2027 Presidents' Day Holiday Holiday
  • Apr 5-9, 2027 Spring Break Break
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day Holiday Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Secondary School planning calendar

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

Useful now22 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 May 16, 2026.
Full term dates table

Secondary School 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 4, 2026Professional Development Day
Aug 5, 2026Teacher Work Day
Aug 6, 2026First Student Day
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day Holiday
Oct 15, 2026Professional Development Day
Oct 16, 2026Non Student/Non Teacher Day
Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day Holiday
Nov 23-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break
Dec 21-31, 2026Winter Break
Jan 1, 2027Winter Break
Jan 4, 2027Teacher Work Day
Jan 5, 2027Professional Development Day
Jan 6, 2027Students Return to School
Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday
Feb 12, 2027Lincoln's Birthday Holiday
Feb 15, 2027Presidents' Day Holiday
Feb 16, 2027Non Student/Non Teacher Day
Mar 12, 2027Non Student/Non Teacher Day
Apr 5-9, 2027Spring Break
May 27, 2027Last Student Day
May 28, 2027Teacher Work Day
May 31, 2027Memorial Day Holiday

Secondary School Calendar Calendar 26-27 Revised FAQs

When is the first day of school in Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027?
The first student day for Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027 is August 6, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027 is scheduled from April 5 to April 9, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027?
Christmas Break in Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027 begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027?
Winter Break for Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027 is from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break in Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027 is from November 23 to November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027?
The last student day in Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027 is May 27, 2027.
When is Labor Day Holiday in Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027?
Labor Day Holiday is observed on September 7, 2026.
When is Veterans Day Holiday in Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027?
Veterans Day Holiday is scheduled for November 11, 2026.
When do students return to school after Winter Break in Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027?
Students return to school on January 6, 2027 after Winter Break.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday is observed on January 18, 2027.
When is Presidents' Day Holiday in Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027?
Presidents' Day Holiday is observed on February 15, 2027.
When is Memorial Day Holiday in Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027?
Memorial Day Holiday is scheduled for May 31, 2027.

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Secondary School calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027?
The first student day for Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027 is August 6, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027 is scheduled from April 5 to April 9, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027?
Christmas Break in Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027 begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027?
Winter Break for Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027 is from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break in Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027 is from November 23 to November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027?
The last student day in Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027 is May 27, 2027.
When is Labor Day Holiday in Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027?
Labor Day Holiday is observed on September 7, 2026.
When is Veterans Day Holiday in Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027?
Veterans Day Holiday is scheduled for November 11, 2026.
When do students return to school after Winter Break in Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027?
Students return to school on January 6, 2027 after Winter Break.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday is observed on January 18, 2027.
When is Presidents' Day Holiday in Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027?
Presidents' Day Holiday is observed on February 15, 2027.
When is Memorial Day Holiday in Secondary School Calendar 2026-2027?
Memorial Day Holiday is scheduled for May 31, 2027.

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