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

Next no-school day
Monday
November 2
K-12 Pupil-Free Day
No-school days
29 weekdays
10 single days + 19 break days
Last day
Thursday
June 3
2027
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School year at a glance

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August 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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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
Fri, Dec 18 – Sun, Jan 3
17 days off
11 school + 6 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Apr 3 – Sun, Apr 11
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
  • Independence Day Saturday, July 4th No school

August 2026

  • Early Release Tuesday, August 18th Early release

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school

November 2026

  • K-12 Pupil-Free Day Monday, November 2nd No school
  • Early Release Tuesday, November 3rd Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, November 4th Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, November 5th Early release
  • Early Release Friday, November 6th Early release
  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Fall Break Monday, November 23rd – Wednesday, November 25th · 3 school days off Break
  • Thanksgiving Break Thursday, November 26th – Friday, November 27th · 2 school days off Break

December 2026

  • K-12 Pupil-Free Day Friday, December 18th No school
  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Thursday, December 24th · 4 school days off Break
  • Christmas Day Friday, December 25th No school
  • Winter Break Saturday, December 26th – Friday, January 1st · 5 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

  • Early Release Monday, March 1st Early release
  • Early Release Tuesday, March 2nd Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, March 3rd Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, March 4th Early release

April 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, April 5th – Friday, April 9th · 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
  • Juneteenth Saturday, June 19th No school

Schools using this calendar

59 schools follow the Capistrano Unified calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
A
Aliso Niguel HighAliso Viejo MiddleArroyo Vista ElementaryArroyo Vista Middle
B
Bathgate ElementaryBernice Ayer MiddleBridges Community Day
C
California Preparatory AcademyCanyon Vista ElementaryCapistrano Home/VirtualCapistrano Union HighCapistrano Valley HighCarl Hankey ElementaryCarl Hankey MiddleCastille ElementaryChaparral ElementaryClarence Lobo ElementaryConcordia Elementary
D
Dana Hills HighDel Obispo ElementaryDon Juan Avila ElementaryDon Juan Avila Middle
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EsenciaEsencia Middle
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George White Elementary
H
Harold Ambuehl ElementaryHidden Hills Elementary
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John Malcom Elementary
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Kinoshita Elementary
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Ladera Ranch ElementaryLadera Ranch MiddleLaguna Niguel ElementaryLas Flores ElementaryLas Flores MiddleLas Palmas Elementary
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Marblehead ElementaryMarco Forster MiddleMarian Bergeson ElementaryMoulton Elementary
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Newhart MiddleNiguel Hills Middle
O
Oak Grove ElementaryOso Grande Elementary
P
Palisades ElementaryPhilip J. Reilly Elementary
R
Richard Henry Dana ElementaryRichard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs
S
San Clemente HighSan Juan ElementarySan Juan Hills HighShorecliffs Middle
T
Tesoro HighTijeras Creek ElementaryTruman Benedict Elementary
V
Viejo ElementaryVista Del Mar ElementaryVista Del Mar Middle
W
Wagon Wheel ElementaryWood Canyon Elementary

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Capistrano Unified in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Capistrano Unified on 13 single days in 2026-2027: Friday, July 3 (Independence Day); Saturday, July 4 (Independence Day); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Monday, November 2 (K-12 Pupil-Free Day); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Friday, December 18 (K-12 Pupil-Free Day); Friday, December 25 (Christmas Day); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Friday, February 12 (Lincoln Day); Monday, February 15 (Presidents' Day), and three more. Breaks: Fall Break (Monday, November 23 to Wednesday, November 25), Thanksgiving Break (Thursday, November 26 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Thursday, December 24), Winter Break (Saturday, December 26 to Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Monday, April 5 to Friday, April 9).
When is the first and last day of school at Capistrano Unified in 2026-2027?
The last day of school is Thursday, June 3, 2027.
How many days off does Capistrano Unified have in 2026-2027?
About 29 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 19 weekdays of breaks plus ten single days off. There are also nine long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Capistrano Unified in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 17 days in a row with no school, from Friday, December 18 to Sunday, January 3, including weekends (four school days off).
Which month has the most days off at Capistrano Unified?
December has the most, with ten weekdays off.
Does Capistrano Unified have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has nine early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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