San Diego Unified school calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Monday, August 10, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Monday, August 10, 2026 | |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 1 day |
| Non-Instructional 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 4, 2027 | 15 days |
| MLK Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Lincoln's Birthday | February 12, 2027 | 1 day |
| Presidents Day | February 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| Non-Instructional Day | March 8, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Break | March 29 – April 2, 2027 | 5 days |
| Last day of school | Wednesday, May 26, 2027 |
Source: San Diego Unified 2026–27 academic calendar, adopted June 2025 (Board of Education, June 24, 2025). Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
The 2027–28 calendar hasn't been adopted yet. San Diego Unified typically starts mid-to-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 San Diego Unified in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Monday, August 10, 2026.
When is San Diego Unified's Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 23–27, 2026.
When is San Diego Unified's winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027. Students return Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
When is San Diego Unified's spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 29 – April 2, 2027.
When is the last day of school for San Diego Unified?
The 2026–27 school year ends Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
Has San Diego 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 San Diego Unified
San Diego Unified School District serves about 93,000 students in San Diego County. Official site: sandiegounified.org.
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