Fresno Unified school calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Monday, August 17, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Monday, August 17, 2026 | |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 1 day |
| Buy Back Day | October 12, 2026 | 1 day |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23–27, 2026 | 5 days |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 8, 2027 | 19 days |
| MLK Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Lincoln's Birthday (Observed) | February 8, 2027 | 1 day |
| Presidents Day | February 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| Buy Back Day | March 8, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Break | March 22–29, 2027 | 8 days |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Thursday, June 10, 2027 |
Source: Fresno Unified 2026–27 academic calendar, adopted February 25, 2026 (Board revised/approved March 11, 2026). Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
Fresno Unified has already adopted its 2027–28 calendar. The first day of school is Monday, August 16, 2027, and the last day is June 9, 2028. Breaks and holidays for that year go on this page as the district publishes them.
Source: Fresno Unified 2027–28 academic calendar. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Questions parents ask
When does school start for Fresno Unified in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Monday, August 17, 2026.
When is Fresno Unified's Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 23–27, 2026.
When is Fresno Unified's winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 8, 2027. Students return Monday, January 11, 2027.
When is Fresno Unified's spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 22–29, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Fresno Unified?
The 2026–27 school year ends Thursday, June 10, 2027.
Has Fresno Unified released its 2027–28 calendar?
Yes — the 2027–28 first day of school is Monday, August 16, 2027.
About Fresno Unified
Fresno Unified School District serves about 70,000 students in Fresno County. Official site: fresnounified.org.
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