Elk Grove Unified school calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Thursday, August 13, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Thursday, August 13, 2026 | |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 1 day |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23–27, 2026 | 5 days |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027 | 15 days |
| MLK Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Lincoln's Birthday | February 8, 2027 | 1 day |
| Presidents Day | February 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Break | March 15–19, 2027 | 5 days |
| Last day of school | Thursday, May 27, 2027 |
Worth knowing: The dates shown are the Traditional calendar; year-round tracks start as early as July 15 and some run into late June, so check your school's track.
Source: Elk Grove Unified 2026–27 academic calendar, adopted November 2024 (board approval 11/19/24). Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
The 2027–28 calendar hasn't been adopted yet. Elk Grove Unified typically starts mid-August; school boards usually approve the following year's calendar between January and May. This page will be updated when the district publishes it.
Questions parents ask
When does school start for Elk Grove Unified in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Thursday, August 13, 2026.
When is Elk Grove Unified's Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 23–27, 2026.
When is Elk Grove Unified's winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027. Students return Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
When is Elk Grove Unified's spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 15–19, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Elk Grove Unified?
The 2026–27 school year ends Thursday, May 27, 2027.
Has Elk Grove Unified released its 2027–28 calendar?
Not yet. School boards usually approve the following year's calendar between January and May; this page will be updated when the district publishes it.
About Elk Grove Unified
Elk Grove Unified School District serves about 62,000 students in Sacramento County. Official site: egusd.net.
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