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Bakersfield City 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Wednesday
November 11
Veterans Day
No-school days
24 weekdays
4 single days + 20 break days
First day
Wednesday
August 12
2026
Last day
Wednesday
May 26
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Early Release Late Start Conferences School Day
August 2026
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September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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December 2026
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January 2027
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February 2027
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April 2027
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May 2027
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Longer breaks

Thanksgiving Break
Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 29
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19 – Sun, Jan 3
16 days off
10 school + 6 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Mar 20 – Sun, Mar 28
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days

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No-school days, breaks and schedule changes, month by month.

August 2026

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school
  • Late Start Thursday, September 10th Late start

October 2026

  • Late Start Thursday, October 15th Late start
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Monday, October 19th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Tuesday, October 20th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Wednesday, October 21st Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Thursday, October 22nd Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Friday, October 23rd Conferences

November 2026

  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Late Start Thursday, November 19th Late start
  • Early Release Friday, November 20th Early release
  • Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 23rd – Friday, November 27th · 5 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Late Start Thursday, December 10th Late start
  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Friday, January 1st · 10 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Late Start Thursday, January 14th Late start
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school
  • Late Start Thursday, February 25th Late start

March 2027

  • Late Start Thursday, March 11th Late start
  • Spring Break Monday, March 22nd – Friday, March 26th · 5 school days off Break
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Tuesday, March 30th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Wednesday, March 31st Conferences

April 2027

  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Thursday, April 1st Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Friday, April 2nd Conferences

May 2027

  • Late Start Thursday, May 13th Late start
  • Last Day of School Wednesday, May 26th Last day
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

Schools using this calendar

45 schools follow the Bakersfield City calendar.

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A
Abraham Lincoln Jr. High
B
Bessie E. Owens Elementary
C
Caroline Harris ElementaryCasa Loma ElementaryCesar E. Chavez ElementaryChipman Junior HighCollege Heights ElementaryColonel Howard Nichols ElementaryCompton Junior HighCurran Middle
D
Downtown ElementaryDr. Douglas K. Fletcher ElementaryDr. Juliet Thorner ElementaryDr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
E
Emerson MiddleEvergreen Elementary
F
Frank West ElementaryFranklin ElementaryFremont Elementary
H
Harding ElementaryHenry Eissler ElementaryHorace Mann ElementaryHort Elementary
J
Jefferson Elementary
L
Leo G. Pauly ElementaryLongfellow Elementary
M
Mckinley ElementaryMt. Vernon ElementaryMunsey ElementaryMyra A. Noble Elementary
P
Paul L. Cato MiddlePioneer Drive Elementary
R
Rafer JohnsonRafer Johnson Childrens CenterRamon Garza ElementaryRoosevelt Elementary
S
Sequoia Jr. HighSierra MiddleStella I. Hills Elementary
V
Voorhies Elementary
W
Walter Stiern MiddleWashington MiddleWayside ElementaryWilliam Penn ElementaryWilliams Elementary

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Bakersfield City in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Bakersfield City on five single days in 2026-2027: Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Monday, February 15 (Presidents' Day); Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day). Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Monday, March 22 to Friday, March 26).
When is the first and last day of school at Bakersfield City in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Bakersfield City is Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The last day of school is Wednesday, May 26, 2027. That's a school year of about 41 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Bakersfield City?
About 182 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Bakersfield City have in 2026-2027?
About 24 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 20 weekdays of breaks plus four single days off. There are also three long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Bakersfield City in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 16 days in a row with no school, from Saturday, December 19 to Sunday, January 3, including weekends (ten school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Forty-six school days in a row (about nine weeks), from Tuesday, September 8 to Tuesday, November 10.
Which month has the most days off at Bakersfield City?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Bakersfield City have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has one early-release day and eight late-start days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

Source: Bakersfield City, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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