San Francisco 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 |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day | October 12, 2026 | 1 day |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 | 1 day |
| Fall Recess (Thanksgiving) | November 23–27, 2026 | 5 days |
| Winter Recess | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | 12 days |
| MLK Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Lunar New Year Observance | February 5, 2027 | 1 day |
| Presidents Day | February 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Recess | March 26 – April 2, 2027 | 8 days |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Wednesday, June 2, 2027 |
Worth knowing: Some year-round pre-K and early education sites stay open through the recesses listed here, so check directly with your child's site.
Source: San Francisco Unified 2026–27 academic calendar, adopted January 2026 (Board of Education, January 27, 2026 — approved 2026-27 and 2027-28 together). Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
San Francisco Unified has already adopted its 2027–28 calendar. The first day of school is Monday, August 16, 2027, and the last day is June 1, 2028. Breaks and holidays for that year go on this page as the district publishes them.
Source: San Francisco Unified 2027–28 academic calendar. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Questions parents ask
When does school start for San Francisco Unified in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Monday, August 17, 2026.
When is San Francisco Unified's Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 23–27, 2026.
When is San Francisco Unified's winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027. Students return Monday, January 4, 2027.
When is San Francisco Unified's spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 26 – April 2, 2027.
When is the last day of school for San Francisco Unified?
The 2026–27 school year ends Wednesday, June 2, 2027.
Has San Francisco Unified released its 2027–28 calendar?
Yes — the 2027–28 first day of school is Monday, August 16, 2027.
About San Francisco Unified
San Francisco Unified School District serves about 48,000 students in San Francisco County. Official site: sfusd.edu.
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