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Berkeley Unified 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Monday
October 12
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
No-school days
29 weekdays
9 single days + 20 break days
First day
Wednesday
August 12
2026
Last day
Thursday
June 3
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Early Release 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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March 2027
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April 2027
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May 2027
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June 2027
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Longer breaks

Fall 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 27 – Sun, Apr 4
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

July 2026

  • Independence Day Friday, July 3rd No school

August 2026

  • Professional Development Day Monday, August 10th No school
  • Teacher Workday Tuesday, August 11th No school
  • First Day of School Wednesday, August 12th First day

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school

October 2026

  • Professional Development Day Monday, October 5th No school
  • Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Monday, October 12th No school
  • Early Release Monday, October 26th Early release
  • Early Release Tuesday, October 27th Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, October 28th Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, October 29th Early release
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Friday, October 30th No school

November 2026

  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Fall Break Monday, November 23rd – Friday, November 27th · 5 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Friday, January 1st · 10 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Lincoln Day Friday, February 12th No school
  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, March 29th – Friday, April 2nd · 5 school days off Break

May 2027

  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

June 2027

  • Last Day of School Thursday, June 3rd Last day
  • Juneteenth Friday, June 18th No school

Schools using this calendar

18 schools follow the Berkeley Unified calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
B
Berkeley Arts Magnet At WhittierBerkeley HighBerkeley Independent Study K-8Berkeley Special Education PreschoolBerkeley Technology Academy
C
Cragmont Elementary
E
Emerson Elementary
J
John Muir Elementary
L
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle
M
Malcolm X ElementaryMartin Luther King Middle
O
Oxford Elementary At West Campus
R
Rosa Parks Environmental ScienceRuth Acty Elementary
S
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
T
Thousand Oaks Elementary
W
Washington ElementaryWillard Middle

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Berkeley Unified in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Berkeley Unified on 13 single days in 2026-2027: Friday, July 3 (Independence Day); Monday, August 10 (Professional Development Day); Tuesday, August 11 (Teacher Workday); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Monday, October 5 (Professional Development Day); Monday, October 12 (Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day); Friday, October 30 (Parent-Teacher Conferences); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Friday, February 12 (Lincoln Day), and three more. Breaks: Fall Break (Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Monday, March 29 to Friday, April 2).
When is the first and last day of school at Berkeley Unified in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Berkeley Unified is Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The last day of school is Thursday, June 3, 2027. That's a school year of about 42 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Berkeley Unified?
About 183 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Berkeley Unified have in 2026-2027?
About 29 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 20 weekdays of breaks plus nine single days off. There are also eight long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Berkeley Unified 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 school days in a row (about eight weeks), from Monday, April 5 to Friday, May 28.
Which month has the most days off at Berkeley Unified?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Berkeley Unified have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has four early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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