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Palo Alto 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
10 single days + 21 break days
First day
Thursday
August 13
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
Sat, Dec 19 – Mon, Jan 4
17 days off
11 school + 6 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.

August 2026

  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, August 11th No school
  • First Day of School Thursday, August 13th First day

September 2026

  • Early Release Friday, September 4th Early release
  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school

October 2026

  • Professional Development Day Friday, October 2nd No school
  • Early Release Friday, October 30th Early release

November 2026

  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Early Release Friday, November 20th Early release
  • Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 23rd – Friday, November 27th · 5 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Early Release Friday, December 18th Early release
  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Monday, January 4th · 11 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Classes Resume Tuesday, January 5th School open
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

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

March 2027

  • Local Holiday Monday, March 15th No school
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, March 16th No school

April 2027

  • Early Release Friday, April 2nd Early release
  • Spring Break Monday, April 5th – Friday, April 9th · 5 school days off Break
  • Local Holiday Friday, April 30th No school

May 2027

  • 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

19 schools follow the Palo Alto Unified calendar.

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A
Addison Elementary
B
Barron Park Elementary
D
Duveneck Elementary
E
El Carmelo ElementaryEllen Fletcher MiddleEscondido Elementary
F
Fairmeadow ElementaryFrank S. Greene Jr. Middle
G
Greendell
H
Henry M. Gunn HighHerbert Hoover Elementary
J
Jane Lathrop Stanford MiddleJuana Briones Elementary
L
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary
O
Ohlone Elementary
P
Packard Children'S Hospital/StanfordPalo Alto HighPalo Verde Elementary
W
Walter Hays Elementary

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Palo Alto Unified in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Palo Alto Unified on 11 single days in 2026-2027: Tuesday, August 11 (Professional Development Day); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Friday, October 2 (Professional Development Day); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Friday, February 12 (Local Holiday); Monday, February 15 (Presidents' Day); Monday, March 15 (Local Holiday); Tuesday, March 16 (Professional Development Day); Friday, April 30 (Local Holiday), and one more. Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Monday, January 4) and Spring Break (Monday, April 5 to Friday, April 9).
When is the first and last day of school at Palo Alto Unified in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Palo Alto Unified is Thursday, August 13, 2026. The last day of school is Thursday, June 3, 2027. That's a school year of about 42 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Palo Alto Unified?
About 180 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Palo Alto Unified have in 2026-2027?
About 31 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 21 weekdays of breaks plus ten single days off. There are also eight long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Palo Alto Unified in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 17 days in a row with no school, from Saturday, December 19 to Monday, January 4, including weekends (11 school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Twenty-seven school days in a row (about five weeks), from Monday, October 5 to Tuesday, November 10.
Which month has the most days off at Palo Alto Unified?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Palo Alto Unified have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has seven early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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