US School Holidays in California for 2025-26, 2026-27 & 2027-28
View the verified California school holiday dates for 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28 across all districts. You'll find term dates, school holidays and major breaks for Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose and other districts across California.
These dates are based on official school district calendars. Use these most important dates to plan around.
California School Holidays 2025-26
The main school holiday breaks observed across California in 2025-26: winter break December 22, 2025 - January 5, 2026, spring break March 30 - April 3, 2026, and summer break June 11, 2026 - August 9, 2026
| School Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| First Day of SchoolPublic | August 11 - 18, 2025Varies by district (LAUSD typically starts early August) |
| Labor DayPublic | September 1, 2025Schools closed statewide |
| Veterans DayPublic | November 11, 2025Observed in all California schools |
| Thanksgiving BreakPublic | November 24 - 28, 2025Full week off for major districts like LAUSD and SFUSD |
| Winter BreakPublic | December 22, 2025 - January 5, 2026Three-week break common in Southern CA |
| MLK Jr. DayPublic | January 19, 2026Federal and state observance |
| Lincoln's DayState-Specific | February 9, 2026Observed by many CA districts independently of Presidents Day |
| Presidents DayPublic | February 16, 2026Often marks the start of 'Ski Week' in Northern CA |
| Cesar Chavez DayState-Specific | March 31, 2026State holiday celebrating the labor leader |
| Spring BreakPublic | March 30 - April 3, 2026Most common window for California schools |
| Memorial DayPublic | May 25, 2026End of year ceremonies typically follow |
| Last Day of SchoolPublic | June 4 - 10, 2026Typical end window for CA districts |
| Summer BreakPublic | June 11, 2026 - August 9, 2026Holiday break |
California School Holidays 2026-27
The main school holiday breaks observed across California in 2026-27: winter break December 21, 2026 - January 8, 2027, spring break March 30 - April 3, 2027, and summer break June 11, 2027 - August 8, 2027
| School Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| First Day of School (2026-27)Public | August 10 - 17, 2026Mid-August start is standard |
| Labor DayPublic | September 7, 2026Schools closed statewide |
| Veterans DayPublic | November 11, 2026Observed in all schools |
| Thanksgiving BreakPublic | November 23 - 27, 2026Holiday break |
| Winter BreakPublic | December 21, 2026 - January 8, 2027Extended break common in large CA districts |
| MLK Jr. DayPublic | January 19, 2027Federal and state observance |
| Lincoln's DayState-Specific | February 9, 2027Observed by many CA districts independently of Presidents Day |
| Presidents DayPublic | February 16, 2027Often marks the start of 'Ski Week' in Northern CA |
| Spring BreakPublic | March 30 - April 3, 2027Most common window for California schools |
| Cesar Chavez DayState-Specific | March 31, 2027State holiday celebrating the labor leader |
| Memorial DayPublic | May 25, 2027End of year ceremonies typically follow |
| Last Day of SchoolPublic | June 4 - 10, 2027Typical end window for CA districts |
| Summer BreakPublic | June 11, 2027 - August 8, 2027Holiday break |
California School Holidays 2027-28
The main school holiday breaks observed across California in 2027-28: winter break December 20, 2027 - January 7, 2028, spring break March 29 - April 2, 2028, and summer break (varies by district)
| School Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| First Day of School (2027-28)Public | August 9 - 16, 2027Mid-August start is standard |
| Labor DayPublic | September 6, 2027Schools closed statewide |
| Veterans DayPublic | November 11, 2027Observed in all schools |
| Thanksgiving BreakPublic | November 22 - 26, 2027Holiday break |
| Winter BreakPublic | December 20, 2027 - January 7, 2028Extended break common in large CA districts |
| MLK Jr. DayPublic | January 17, 2028Federal and state observance |
| Presidents DayPublic | February 15, 2028Often marks the start of 'Ski Week' in Northern CA |
| Spring BreakPublic | March 29 - April 2, 2028Most common window for California schools |
| Cesar Chavez DayState-Specific | March 31, 2028State holiday celebrating the labor leader |
| Memorial DayPublic | May 31, 2028End of year ceremonies typically follow |
| Last Day of SchoolPublic | June 4 - 10, 2028Typical end window for CA districts |