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

Next no-school day
Wednesday
November 11
Veterans Day
No-school days
31 weekdays
13 single days + 18 break days
First day
Wednesday
August 5
2026
Last day
Friday
June 4
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
Sat, Dec 19 – Sun, Jan 3
16 days off
10 school + 6 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Mar 20 – Sun, Apr 4
16 days off
10 school + 6 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

September 2026

  • Early Release Wednesday, September 2nd Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, September 3rd Early release
  • Early Release Friday, September 4th Early release
  • Early Release Saturday, September 5th Early release
  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school
  • Early Release Thursday, September 10th Early release
  • Early Release Friday, September 11th Early release
  • Early Release Saturday, September 12th Early release

November 2026

  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Non Student Day Monday, November 23rd No school
  • Non Student Day Tuesday, November 24th No school
  • Non Student Day Wednesday, November 25th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Thursday, November 26th – Friday, November 27th · 2 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Non Student Day Monday, December 21st No school
  • Non Student Day Tuesday, December 22nd No school
  • Winter Break Wednesday, December 23rd – Friday, December 25th · 3 school days off Break
  • Non Student Day Monday, December 28th No school
  • Non Student Day Tuesday, December 29th No school
  • Winter Break Wednesday, December 30th – Friday, January 1st · 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

March 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, March 22nd – Friday, April 2nd · 10 school days off Break

May 2027

  • Early Release Friday, May 7th Early release
  • Early Release Saturday, May 8th Early release
  • Early Release Sunday, May 9th Early release
  • Professional Development Day Wednesday, May 12th No school
  • 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

28 schools follow the Palm Springs Unified calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
A
Agua Caliente Elementary
B
Bella Vista ElementaryBubbling Wells Elementary
C
Cabot Yerxa ElementaryCahuilla ElementaryCathedral City ElementaryCathedral City HighCielo Vista Charter
D
Della S. Lindley ElementaryDesert Hot Springs HighDesert Learning AcademyDesert Springs Middle
J
James Workman MiddleJulius Corsini Elementary
K
Katherine Finchy Elementary
L
Landau Elementary
M
Mt. San Jacinto High
N
Nellie N. Coffman Middle
P
Painted Hills MiddlePalm Springs High
R
Rancho Mirage ElementaryRancho Mirage HighRaymond Cree MiddleRio Vista Elementary
S
Sunny Sands Elementary
T
Two Bunch Palms Elementary
V
Virtual PreVista Del Monte Elementary

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Palm Springs Unified in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Palm Springs Unified on 15 single days in 2026-2027: Friday, July 3 (Independence Day); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Monday, November 23 (Non Student Day); Tuesday, November 24 (Non Student Day); Wednesday, November 25 (Non Student Day); Monday, December 21 (Non Student Day); Tuesday, December 22 (Non Student Day); Monday, December 28 (Non Student Day); Tuesday, December 29 (Non Student Day), and five more. Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Thursday, November 26 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Wednesday, December 23 to Friday, December 25), Winter Break (Wednesday, December 30 to Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Monday, March 22 to Friday, April 2).
When is the first and last day of school at Palm Springs Unified in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Palm Springs Unified is Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The last day of school is Friday, June 4, 2027. That's a school year of about 43 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Palm Springs Unified?
About 187 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Palm Springs Unified have in 2026-2027?
About 31 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 18 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 Palm Springs 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 (three school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Forty-six school days in a row (about nine weeks), from Tuesday, September 8 to Tuesday, November 10.
Which month has the most days off at Palm Springs Unified?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Palm Springs Unified have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has ten early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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