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

Next no-school day
Wednesday
November 11
Veterans Day
No-school days
28 weekdays
7 single days + 21 break days
First day
Monday
August 17
2026
Last day
Tuesday
June 8
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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20 21 22 23 24 25 26
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Longer breaks

Teacher Work Day
Wed, Aug 12 – Fri, Aug 14
3 days off
3 school + 0 weekend days
Thanksgiving 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
Teacher Work Day
Thu, Jan 14 – Mon, Jan 18
5 days off
3 school + 2 weekend days
Spring Break
Fri, Mar 26 – Sun, Apr 4
10 days off
6 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

  • Teacher Workday Wednesday, August 12th No school
  • Professional Development Day Thursday, August 13th No school
  • Professional Development Day Friday, August 14th No school
  • First Day of School Monday, August 17th First day

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school

November 2026

  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 23rd – Friday, November 27th · 5 school days off Break
  • Early Release Monday, November 30th Early release

December 2026

  • Early Release Tuesday, December 1st Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, December 2nd Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, December 3rd Early release
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Friday, December 4th No school
  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Friday, January 1st · 10 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Teacher Workday Thursday, January 14th No school
  • Professional Development Day Friday, January 15th No school
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

March 2027

  • Spring Break Friday, March 26th – Friday, April 2nd · 6 school days off Break

May 2027

  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

June 2027

  • Last Day of School Tuesday, June 8th Last day
  • Teacher Workday Wednesday, June 9th No school
  • Juneteenth Friday, June 18th No school

Schools using this calendar

29 schools follow the Hayward Unified calendar.

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A
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle
B
Brenkwitz HighBret Harte MiddleBurbank Elementary
C
Cesar Chavez MiddleCherryland Elementary
E
East Avenue ElementaryEden Gardens ElementaryEldridge Elementary
F
Fairview ElementaryFaith Ringgold School Of Arts And Science
G
Glassbrook Elementary
H
Harder ElementaryHayward High
L
Longwood ElementaryLorin A. Eden Elementary
M
Martin Luther King Jr. MiddleMt. Eden High
P
Palma Ceia ElementaryPark Elementary
R
Ruus Elementary
S
Schafer Park ElementarySouthgate ElementarySpecial Education-Preschool-LaurelStonebrae Elementary
T
Tennyson HighTreeview ElementaryTyrrell Elementary
W
Winton Middle

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Hayward Unified in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Hayward Unified on 13 single days in 2026-2027: Friday, July 3 (Independence Day); Wednesday, August 12 (Teacher Workday); Thursday, August 13 (Professional Development Day); Friday, August 14 (Professional Development Day); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Friday, December 4 (Parent-Teacher Conferences); Thursday, January 14 (Teacher Workday); Friday, January 15 (Professional Development Day); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day), and three more. Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Friday, March 26 to Friday, April 2).
When is the first and last day of school at Hayward Unified in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Hayward Unified is Monday, August 17, 2026. The last day of school is Tuesday, June 8, 2027. That's a school year of about 42 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Hayward Unified?
About 184 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Hayward Unified have in 2026-2027?
About 28 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 21 weekdays of breaks plus seven single days off. There are also five long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Hayward 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-eight school days in a row (about ten weeks), from Tuesday, January 19 to Thursday, March 25.
Which month has the most days off at Hayward Unified?
December has the most, with ten weekdays off.
Does Hayward 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: Hayward Unified, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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