Long Beach Unified school calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 1 day |
| Professional Development Day | November 2, 2026 | 1 day |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 | 1 day |
| Fall Break (Thanksgiving) | November 23–27, 2026 | 5 days |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | 12 days |
| MLK Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Lincoln's Day | February 8, 2027 | 1 day |
| Washington's Day (Presidents Day) | February 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| Admission Day | April 2, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Break | April 5–9, 2027 | 5 days |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Thursday, June 10, 2027 |
Worth knowing: The first day is a shortened day, and students at CAMS and Sato Academy start two weeks earlier, on August 12.
Source: Long Beach Unified 2026–27 academic calendar. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
The 2027–28 calendar hasn't been adopted yet. Long Beach Unified typically starts late 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 Long Beach Unified in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
When is Long Beach Unified's Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 23–27, 2026.
When is Long Beach Unified's winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027. Students return Monday, January 4, 2027.
When is Long Beach Unified's spring break in 2027?
Spring break is April 5–9, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Long Beach Unified?
The 2026–27 school year ends Thursday, June 10, 2027.
Has Long Beach 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 Long Beach Unified
Long Beach Unified School District serves about 63,000 students in Los Angeles County. Official site: lbschools.net.
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