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

Next no-school day
Wednesday
November 11
Veterans Day
No-school days
25 weekdays
13 single days + 12 break days
Last day
Friday
June 4
2027
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School year at a glance

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Longer breaks

New Teachers Inservice
Wed, Aug 12 – Sun, Aug 16
5 days off
3 school + 2 weekend days
Thanksgiving Break
Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 29
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19 – Wed, Dec 23
5 days off
3 school + 2 weekend days
Winter Break
Sat, Dec 26 – Wed, Dec 30
5 days off
3 school + 2 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

August 2026

  • Professional Development Day Wednesday, August 12th No school
  • Professional Development Day Thursday, August 13th No school
  • Professional Development Day Friday, August 14th No school

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school

November 2026

  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • No School Monday, November 23rd No school
  • No School Tuesday, November 24th No school
  • No School Wednesday, November 25th No school
  • Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Friday, November 27th · 1 school day off Break

December 2026

  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Wednesday, December 23rd · 3 school days off Break
  • Winter Break Saturday, December 26th – Wednesday, December 30th · 3 school days off Break

January 2027

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

February 2027

  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school

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 Friday, June 4th Last day
  • Juneteenth Friday, June 18th No school

Schools using this calendar

35 schools follow the Desert Sands Unified calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
A
Abraham Lincoln ElementaryAmelia Earhart Elementary School Of International StudiesAmistad High (Continuation)Andrew Jackson Elementary
B
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
C
Carrillo Ranch ElementaryColonel Mitchell Paige Middle
D
Desert Ridge AcademyDesert Sands A.T.L.A.S.Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy
G
George Washington CharterGerald R. Ford Elementary
H
Harry S. Truman ElementaryHerbert Hoover ElementaryHorizon
I
Indio HighIndio Middle
J
James Earl Carter ElementaryJames Madison ElementaryJames Monroe ElementaryJohn Adams Early Childhood Learning CenterJohn F. Kennedy ElementaryJohn Glenn Middle School Of International Studies
L
La Quinta HighLa Quinta MiddleLyndon B. Johnson Elementary
M
Martin Van Buren Elementary
P
Palm Desert Charter MiddlePalm Desert High
R
Richard R. Oliphant ElementaryRonald Reagan Elementary
S
Shadow Hills HighSummit High (Continuation)
T
Theodore Roosevelt ElementaryThomas Jefferson Middle

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Desert Sands Unified in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Desert Sands Unified on 14 single days in 2026-2027: Friday, July 3 (Independence Day); Wednesday, August 12 (Professional Development Day); Thursday, August 13 (Professional Development Day); Friday, August 14 (Professional Development Day); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Monday, November 23 (No School); Tuesday, November 24 (No School); Wednesday, November 25 (No School); Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving), and four more. Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Wednesday, December 23), Winter Break (Saturday, December 26 to Wednesday, December 30) and Spring Break (Monday, April 5 to Friday, April 9).
When is the first and last day of school at Desert Sands Unified in 2026-2027?
The last day of school is Friday, June 4, 2027.
How many days off does Desert Sands Unified have in 2026-2027?
About 25 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 12 weekdays of breaks plus 13 single days off. There are also seven long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Desert Sands 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 (one school day off).
Which month has the most days off at Desert Sands Unified?
November and December each have the most, with six weekdays off.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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