Mesa Public Schools calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Thursday, August 6, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Thursday, August 6, 2026 | |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 1 day |
| Fall Break | October 5–9, 2026 | 5 days |
| Professional Learning Day | October 12, 2026 | 1 day |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 25–27, 2026 | 3 days |
| Winter Break | December 18, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | 15 days |
| Professional Learning Day | January 4, 2027 | 1 day |
| MLK / Civil Rights Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Presidents Day | February 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Break | March 8–12, 2027 | 5 days |
| Spring Holiday | March 26, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Thursday, May 27, 2027 |
Worth knowing: Every Wednesday is a two-hour early release, and the last day of school also lets out two hours early for graduation.
Source: Mesa Public Schools 2026–27 academic calendar. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
Mesa Public Schools has already adopted its 2027–28 calendar. The first day of school is Wednesday, July 28, 2027, and the last day is May 25, 2028. Breaks and holidays for that year go on this page as the district publishes them.
Source: Mesa Public Schools 2027–28 academic calendar. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Questions parents ask
When does school start for Mesa Public Schools in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Thursday, August 6, 2026.
When is Mesa Public Schools' Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 25–27, 2026.
When is Mesa Public Schools' winter break?
Winter break runs December 18, 2026 – January 1, 2027. Students return Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
When is Mesa Public Schools' spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 8–12, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Mesa Public Schools?
The 2026–27 school year ends Thursday, May 27, 2027.
Has Mesa Public Schools released its 2027–28 calendar?
Yes — the 2027–28 first day of school is Wednesday, July 28, 2027.
About Mesa Public Schools
Mesa Unified School District No. 4 (Mesa Public Schools) serves about 57,000 students in Maricopa County. Official site: mpsaz.org.
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