Los Angeles Unified school calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | |
| Admission Day | September 4, 2026 | 1 day |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 1 day |
| Unassigned Day | September 21, 2026 | 1 day |
| Veterans' Day | November 11, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23–27, 2026 | 5 days |
| Winter Recess | December 21, 2026 – January 8, 2027 | 19 days |
| Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Birthday | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Recess | March 22–26, 2027 | 5 days |
| Farm Workers Day | March 31, 2027 | 1 day |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Friday, June 4, 2027 |
Worth knowing: The calendar is still tentative while union talks continue, and some schools hold class on June 7 instead of taking a staff day in January.
Source: Los Angeles Unified 2026–27 academic calendar, adopted March 11, 2025 (Board Approved, stamped on calendar). Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
Los Angeles Unified has already adopted its 2027–28 calendar. The first day of school is Thursday, August 12, 2027, and the last day is June 7, 2028. Breaks and holidays for that year go on this page as the district publishes them.
Source: Los Angeles Unified 2027–28 academic calendar. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Questions parents ask
When does school start for Los Angeles Unified in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
When is Los Angeles Unified's Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 23–27, 2026.
When is Los Angeles Unified's winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 8, 2027. Students return Monday, January 11, 2027.
When is Los Angeles Unified's spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 22–26, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Los Angeles Unified?
The 2026–27 school year ends Friday, June 4, 2027.
Has Los Angeles Unified released its 2027–28 calendar?
Yes — the 2027–28 first day of school is Thursday, August 12, 2027.
About Los Angeles Unified
Los Angeles Unified School District serves about 400,000 students in Los Angeles County. Official site: lausd.org.
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