School calendar 2026 – 2027 — San Diego Unified
School starts August 10, 2026; Thanksgiving break runs November 23–27; winter break runs December 21 to January 1; spring break runs March 29 to April 2, 2027; the last day is May 26, 2027.
Verified Nov 3, 2026 Source: San Diego Unified School District
School year dates
Download ICS| Dates | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 10, 2026 | First day of school | School |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day — schools closed | School |
| October 12, 2026 | Non-instructional day — no school | School |
| November 11, 2026 | Veterans Day — schools closed | School |
| November 23 – 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving break — schools closed | Break |
| Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | Winter break — schools closed | Break |
| January 4, 2027 | Non-instructional day — no school | School |
| January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day — closed | School |
| February 12, 2027 | School holiday — schools closed | School |
| February 15, 2027 | Presidents Day — schools closed | School |
| March 8, 2027 | Non-instructional day — no school | School |
| Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027 | Spring break — schools closed | Break |
| May 26, 2027 | Last day of school | School |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day — schools closed | 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 San Diego Unified?
Classes start on August 10, 2026.
When is winter break in San Diego Unified?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027.
When is spring break in San Diego Unified?
Spring break runs March 29, 2027 – April 2, 2027.
When is the last day of school in San Diego Unified?
The last day is May 26, 2027.
Does San Diego Unified close for Thanksgiving?
Schools are closed November 23–27, 2026.
Where do these dates come from?
They come from San Diego Unified School District, checked on November 3, 2026. A district can revise its calendar during the year, so confirm with your school before booking travel.