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

Next no-school day
Tuesday
October 27
Professional Development Day
No-school days
29 weekdays
13 single days + 16 break days
First day
Thursday
August 20
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

Thanksgiving Break
Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 29
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Winter Break
Fri, Dec 18 – Wed, Dec 23
6 days off
4 school + 2 weekend days
Winter Break
Fri, Dec 25 – Wed, Dec 30
6 days off
4 school + 2 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Mar 13 – Sun, Mar 21
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 Thursday, August 13th Early release
  • First Day of School Thursday, August 20th First day

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school

October 2026

  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, October 27th No school

November 2026

  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Elementary Pupil Free Day Friday, November 13th No school
  • Early Release Monday, November 16th Early release
  • Early Release Tuesday, November 17th Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, November 18th Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, November 19th Early release
  • Early Release Friday, November 20th Early release
  • Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 23rd – Wednesday, November 25th · 3 school days off Break
  • Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Friday, November 27th · 1 school day off Break

December 2026

  • Early Release Monday, December 14th Early release
  • Early Release Tuesday, December 15th Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, December 16th Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, December 17th Early release
  • Secondary Pupil Free Day Friday, December 18th No school
  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Wednesday, December 23rd · 3 school days off Break
  • Christmas Day Friday, December 25th No school
  • Winter Break Saturday, December 26th – Wednesday, December 30th · 3 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Winter Break Friday, January 1st · 1 school day off Break
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, January 26th No school

February 2027

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

March 2027

  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, March 2nd No school
  • Spring Break Monday, March 15th – Friday, March 19th · 5 school days off Break

May 2027

  • Early Release Thursday, May 27th Early release
  • Early Release Friday, May 28th Early release
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

June 2027

  • Early Release Tuesday, June 1st Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, June 2nd Early release
  • Last Day of School Thursday, June 3rd Last day

Schools using this calendar

22 schools follow the Chico Unified calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
A
Academy For Change
B
Bidwell Junior High
C
Center For Alternative LearningChapman ElementaryChico HighChico Junior HighCitrus Avenue Elementary
E
Emma Wilson Elementary
F
Fair View High (Continuation)
H
Hooker Oak Elementary
L
Little Chico Creek Elementary
M
Marigold ElementaryMarsh (Harry M.) Junior HighMcmanus (John A.) Elementary
N
Neal Dow Elementary
O
Oak Bridge AcademyOakdale
P
Parkview ElementaryPleasant Valley High
R
Rosedale Elementary
S
Shasta ElementarySierra View Elementary

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Chico Unified in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Chico Unified on 15 single days in 2026-2027: Friday, July 3 (Independence Day); Saturday, July 4 (Independence Day); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Tuesday, October 27 (Professional Development Day); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Friday, November 13 (Elementary Pupil Free Day); Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving); Friday, December 18 (Secondary Pupil Free Day); Friday, December 25 (Christmas Day); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day), and five more. Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Monday, November 23 to Wednesday, November 25), Thanksgiving Break (Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Wednesday, December 23), Winter Break (Saturday, December 26 to Wednesday, December 30), Winter Break (Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Monday, March 15 to Friday, March 19).
When is the first and last day of school at Chico Unified in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Chico Unified is Thursday, August 20, 2026. The last day of school is Thursday, June 3, 2027. That's a school year of about 41 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Chico Unified?
About 177 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Chico Unified have in 2026-2027?
About 29 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 16 weekdays of breaks plus 13 single days off. There are also eight long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Chico Unified in 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is the longest: nine days in a row with no school, from Saturday, November 21 to Sunday, November 29, including weekends (three school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Fifty school days in a row (about ten weeks), from Monday, March 22 to Friday, May 28.
Which month has the most days off at Chico Unified?
December has the most, with eight weekdays off.
Does Chico Unified have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has 13 early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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