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Cartwright School District #83 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Phoenix, AZ

Next no-school day
Wednesday
November 11
Veterans Day
No-school days
29 weekdays
5 single days + 24 break days
First day
Tuesday
August 4
2026
Last day
Friday
May 21
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Early Release School Day

Breaks and holidays

When is fall break 2026?

Oct 5–9
9 days off with weekends

Is there school on Veterans Day?

Wed, Nov 11
No school

When is Thanksgiving break 2026?

Nov 25–27
5 days off with weekends

When is winter break 2026?

Dec 21 – Jan 4
17 days off with weekends

Is there school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

Mon, Jan 18
No school

Is there school on Presidents' Day?

Mon, Feb 15
No school

When is spring break 2027?

Mar 8–12
9 days off with weekends

All 2026-2027 dates

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

July 2026

  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, July 28th No school
  • Professional Development Day Wednesday, July 29th No school
  • Professional Development Day Thursday, July 30th No school
  • Professional Development Day Friday, July 31st No school

August 2026

  • Professional Development Day Monday, August 3rd No school
  • First Day of School Tuesday, August 4th First day

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th · Federal holiday No school

October 2026

  • Early Release Thursday, October 1st Early release
  • Early Release Friday, October 2nd Early release
  • Fall Break Monday, October 5th – Friday, October 9th · 5 school days off Break
  • Classes Resume Monday, October 12th · Columbus Day (federal holiday) School open

November 2026

  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th · Federal holiday No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, November 25th – Friday, November 27th · 3 school days off · Includes Thanksgiving Day (federal holiday) Break

December 2026

  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Friday, January 1st · 10 school days off · Includes Christmas Day (federal holiday), New Year's Day (federal holiday) Break

January 2027

  • Teacher Prep Day Monday, January 4th No school
  • Classes Resume Tuesday, January 5th School open
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th · Federal holiday No school

February 2027

  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th · Federal holiday No school

March 2027

  • Early Release Thursday, March 4th Early release
  • Early Release Friday, March 5th Early release
  • Spring Break Monday, March 8th – Friday, March 12th · 5 school days off Break
  • Classes Resume Monday, March 15th School open
  • Semester Break Friday, March 26th · 1 school day off Break

May 2027

  • Last Day of School Friday, May 21st Last day
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

Schools using this calendar

23 schools follow the Cartwright School District #83 calendar.

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B
Bret R. Tarver Leadership AcademyByron A. Barry School
C
Cartwright Early Childhood CenterCartwright SchoolCartwright Virtual AcademyCharles W. Harris School
D
Desert Sands Academy Of Mass Communication & Journalism
E
Estrella Middle School
F
Frank Borman School
G
G. Frank DavidsonGlenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy
H
Heatherbrae SchoolHoliday Park School
J
John F. LongJustine Spitalny Ste3Am School
M
Manuel Pena Jr. SchoolMarc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy
P
Palm LanePeralta School
R
Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy Of Fine Arts
S
Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community SchoolSunset School
T
Tomahawk School

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the first and last day of school at Cartwright School District #83 in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Cartwright School District #83 is Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The last day of school is Friday, May 21, 2027. That's a school year of about 42 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Cartwright School District #83?
About 180 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Cartwright School District #83 have in 2026-2027?
About 29 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 24 weekdays of breaks plus five single days off. There are also four long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Forty school days in a row (about eight weeks), from Monday, March 29 to Friday, May 21.
Does Cartwright School District #83 have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has four early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

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