# San Diego Unified School District: 2026-27 School Calendar SDUSD 2026-27 calendar with auto-sync. First day Aug 7, last day May 26. Track non-instructional days, smoke day closures, and breaks. > **Full interactive page:** [https://calendars.school/ca-sdusd-san-diego-school-calendar-2026-27](https://calendars.school/ca-sdusd-san-diego-school-calendar-2026-27) ## Key Dates | Date | Event | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | August 7, 2026 | First Day of School | School Start | | September 7, 2026 | Labor Day | Holiday | | October 12, 2026 | Non-Instructional Day | No Students | | November 11, 2026 | Veterans Day | Holiday | | November 23, 2026 – November 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break | Break | | November 30, 2026 | School Resumes | School Resume | | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | Winter Break | Break | | January 4, 2027 | School Resumes | School Resume | | January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Holiday | | February 12, 2027 | Lincoln Day | Holiday | | February 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day | Holiday | | March 8, 2027 | Non-Instructional Day | No Students | | March 29, 2027 – April 2, 2027 | Spring Break | Break | | April 5, 2027 | School Resumes | School Resume | | May 26, 2027 | Last Day of School | School End | | May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day | Holiday | > **📌 California-Specific Holidays:** SDUSD observes Lincoln Day (Feb 12, 2027) as a state holiday - a date many parents miss because not all California districts observe it. Combined with Presidents' Day (Feb 15), this creates a 4-day weekend. > Source: Official SDUSD Board-Approved 2026-27 Academic Calendar (Adopted 06-24-25) ## School Coverage This is the official district-wide calendar that applies to ALL San Diego Unified School District schools. Whether your child attends a school in La Jolla, Mira Mesa, Clairemont, City Heights, or any other SDUSD neighborhood, this calendar covers your entire district across all regions and grade levels. ### Coastal: La Jolla, Pacific Beach & Point Loma **Elementary Schools:** Bird Rock Elementary, La Jolla Elementary, Torrey Pines Elementary, Crown Point Junior Music Academy, Pacific Beach Elementary, Ocean Beach Elementary, Loma Portal Elementary, Silver Gate Elementary, Dewey Elementary, Sessions Elementary, Cabrillo Elementary **Middle Schools:** Muirlands Middle School, Pacific Beach Middle School, Correia Middle School, Dana Middle School **High Schools:** La Jolla High School, Mission Bay High School, Point Loma High School ### North Inland: Mira Mesa, Scripps Ranch & Tierrasanta **Elementary Schools:** Miramar Ranch Elementary, Jerabek Elementary, Sandburg Elementary, Dingeman Elementary, E.B. Scripps Elementary, Tierrasanta Elementary, Hage Elementary, Kumeyaay Elementary, Hickman Elementary, Walker Elementary **Middle Schools:** Challenger Middle School, Wangenheim Middle School, Thurgood Marshall Middle School, De Portola Middle School **High Schools:** Mira Mesa High School, Scripps Ranch High School, Canyon Hills High School ### Clairemont, University City & Bay Park **Elementary Schools:** Bay Park Elementary, Cadman Elementary, Clairemont Canyons Academy, Benchley/Weinberger Elementary, Cubberley Elementary, Hancock Elementary, Hardy Elementary, Ross Elementary, Spreckels Elementary, Doyle Elementary **Middle Schools:** Marston Middle School, Standley Middle School, Creative Performing Media Arts Middle School, Montgomery Middle School **High Schools:** Clairemont High School, University City High School, Madison High School ### Central & Mid-City: City Heights, Normal Heights & Kensington **Elementary Schools:** Cherokee Point Elementary, Central Elementary, Edison Elementary, Euclid Elementary, Normal Heights Elementary, Hamilton Elementary, Rosa Parks Elementary, Ibarra Elementary, Joyner Elementary, Field Dual Immersion Elementary, Fay Community School **Middle Schools:** Clark Middle School, Wilson Middle School, Roosevelt International Middle School, Innovation Middle School, Farb Middle School **High Schools:** Hoover High School, Crawford High School, Kearny High Educational Complex ### Southeast & South San Diego **Elementary Schools:** Encanto Elementary, Chollas/Mead Elementary, Valencia Park Elementary, Paradise Hills Elementary, Zamorano Elementary, Nye Elementary, Oak Park Elementary, Horton Elementary, Johnson Elementary, Emerson Elementary, Perry Elementary, Webster Elementary **Middle Schools:** Bell Middle School, Knox Middle School, Mann Middle School, Millennial Tech Middle School, Lewis Middle School, Pershing Middle School **High Schools:** Morse High School, Lincoln High School, San Diego High Educational Complex, Henry High School, Garfield High School ## Frequently Asked Questions ### When is the first day of school for San Diego Unified in 2026? The first day of school for the SDUSD 2026-27 school year is Friday, August 7, 2026. This is earlier than in prior years and falls on a Friday rather than the traditional Monday start. ### When is the last day of school for SDUSD in 2027? The last day of school for the 2026-27 school year is Wednesday, May 26, 2027. ### When is Winter Break for San Diego Unified schools in 2026-27? Winter Break runs from Monday, December 21, 2026, through Friday, January 1, 2027. The break includes non-instructional days (Dec 21-23, Dec 28-30) and holidays (Dec 24-25, Dec 31-Jan 1). Students return to school on Monday, January 4, 2027. ### When is Spring Break for SDUSD in 2027? Spring Break runs from Monday, March 29 through Friday, April 2, 2027. Students return to school on Monday, April 5, 2027. ### How many instructional days are in the SDUSD 2026-27 school year? The SDUSD 2026-27 academic calendar has 180 instructional days total, as adopted by the Board of Education on June 24, 2025. ### What are non-instructional days in San Diego Unified for 2026-27? Students do not attend school on Non-Instructional (NI) days. These days are reserved for teacher professional development and planning. In 2026-27, SDUSD Non-Instructional days fall on October 12, November 23-25, December 21-23 and 28-30, March 8, and March 29-31. ### When is Thanksgiving Break for SDUSD in 2026? SDUSD has the entire Thanksgiving week off. Non-instructional days run Monday through Wednesday (November 23-25, 2026), followed by the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday and Friday (November 26-27, 2026). Students return Monday, November 30, 2026. ### Does SDUSD close for Lincoln Day in 2027? Yes, SDUSD observes Lincoln Day as a holiday on Friday, February 12, 2027. This is a California state holiday not observed by all districts, so it's easy to miss. Combined with Presidents' Day on Monday, February 15, students get a four-day weekend. ### What happens if SDUSD closes for wildfire smoke or Santa Ana winds? During Red Flag Warnings and poor air quality events caused by Santa Ana winds, SDUSD makes closure decisions based on guidance from local health, fire, and law enforcement agencies. Check NBC 7 San Diego, CBS 8, ABC 10News, KPBS, or the SDUSD website for announcements. Our Google Calendar sync updates automatically when emergency closures are announced. ### Is this calendar the same for all SDUSD schools? Yes, this is the district-wide traditional academic calendar that applies to all San Diego Unified schools on the traditional schedule - from La Jolla and Pacific Beach to Mira Mesa, Scripps Ranch, Clairemont, City Heights, and Southeast San Diego. Year-round track schools follow a separate calendar. ### When is Presidents' Day weekend for SDUSD in 2027? SDUSD observes both Lincoln Day on Friday, February 12, 2027, and Presidents' Day on Monday, February 15, 2027. This gives students a four-day weekend (Friday through Monday) - a great opportunity for a family trip to the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, or the beach. ### When do CAASPP/SBAC tests happen in SDUSD for 2026-27? California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) testing for SDUSD typically takes place in the spring, generally between March and May 2027. Individual school testing windows vary, so check with your child's school for exact dates. ### How does this calendar work for military families stationed in San Diego? Military families at Naval Base San Diego, MCAS Miramar, or nearby Camp Pendleton who enroll in SDUSD schools follow this same district calendar. Our auto-syncing Google Calendar is especially helpful during PCS moves, ensuring you never miss important dates while settling into a new duty station. ### What's the difference between SDUSD and other San Diego County school districts? San Diego Unified covers the city of San Diego (La Jolla to Southeast San Diego, Pacific Beach to Scripps Ranch). Areas like Poway, Rancho Bernardo, and Carmel Mountain are served by Poway Unified. The north coast (Del Mar, Encinitas) is San Dieguito Union. South Bay (Chula Vista, National City) is Sweetwater Union. Each has its own separate calendar. ### Why does the 2026-27 school year start on a Friday? The SDUSD 2026-27 calendar starts on Friday, August 7, 2026, which is a change from the typical Monday start. The Board of Education adopted this calendar on June 24, 2025. The Friday start gives students and teachers one day to ease into routines before the first full week begins on Monday, August 10. ## Official Source [Official SDUSD 2026-27 Academic Calendar (PDF)](https://cdnsm5-ss18.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_27732394/File/Academics/Academic%20Calendars/Traditional/2026-27%20Academic%20Calendar%20approved%206-24-2025.pdf) ## Get This Calendar on Your Phone Sync the SDUSD 2026-27 calendar directly to Google Calendar for $undefined. [Purchase on Etsy](https://schoolcalendars.etsy.com/listing/4462643269/2026-27-school-calendar-google-sync) --- *Last updated: 2026-04-04* *Source: [calendars.school](https://calendars.school) — Auto-updating school district calendars synced to your phone.*