School calendar 2026 – 2027 — Los Angeles Unified
School starts August 12, 2026; winter recess runs December 21 to January 8; spring recess runs March 22–26, 2027; the last day is June 4, 2027.
Verified Nov 2, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Unified School District
School year dates
Download ICS| Dates | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2026 | Pupil-free day — no students | School |
| August 12, 2026 | First day of school | School |
| September 4, 2026 | Admission Day — schools closed | School |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day — schools closed | School |
| November 11, 2026 | Veterans Day — schools closed | School |
| November 26 – 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving — schools closed | Break |
| Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027 | Winter Recess — schools closed | Break |
| January 11, 2027 | Second semester begins | School |
| January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day — closed | School |
| February 15, 2027 | Presidents’ Day — schools closed | School |
| March 22 – 26, 2027 | Spring Recess — schools closed | Break |
| March 31, 2027 | Farm Workers Day — schools closed | School |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day — schools closed | School |
| June 4, 2027 | Last day of school | School |
School-level events (conferences, report cards) may differ from this district calendar. Check with your school for those dates.
What this calendar does not cover
The calendar published by the district applies to public schools. Private schools, charter schools and child care programs set their own dates.
Weather closure days are not known in advance. The decision is announced that morning, and make-up days can shift the end of the year.
How to use the ICS file
The download link produces an .ics file that works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook. Each event covers the whole day, which avoids time zone shifts on import.
Questions parents ask
When does school start in Los Angeles Unified?
Classes start on August 12, 2026.
When is winter break in Los Angeles Unified?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 8, 2027.
When is spring break in Los Angeles Unified?
Spring break runs March 22–26, 2027.
When is the last day of school in Los Angeles Unified?
The last day is June 4, 2027.
Does Los Angeles Unified close for Thanksgiving?
Schools are closed November 26–27, 2026.
Where do these dates come from?
They come from Los Angeles Unified School District, checked on November 2, 2026. A district can revise its calendar during the year, so confirm with your school before booking travel.