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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Monday
October 12
Fall Break
No-school days
31 weekdays
8 single days + 23 break days
First day
Tuesday
August 4
2026
Last day
Wednesday
May 26
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Early Release Conferences School Day
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December 2026
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April 2027
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Longer breaks

Fall Break
Sat, Oct 10 – Sun, Oct 18
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Thanksgiving Break
Wed, Nov 25 – Sun, Nov 29
5 days off
3 school + 2 weekend days
Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19 – Sun, Jan 3
16 days off
10 school + 6 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.

August 2026

  • First Day of School Tuesday, August 4th First day
  • Early Release Tuesday, August 25th Early release

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school
  • K-12 recess Monday, September 21st No school

October 2026

  • Fall Break Monday, October 12th – Friday, October 16th · 5 school days off Break
  • Early Release Tuesday, October 20th Early release
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Monday, October 26th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Tuesday, October 27th Conferences
  • Early Release Wednesday, October 28th Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, October 29th Early release
  • Early Release Friday, October 30th Early release

November 2026

  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Early Release Tuesday, November 17th Early release
  • Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, November 25th – Friday, November 27th · 3 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Early Release Wednesday, December 16th Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, December 17th Early release
  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Friday, January 1st · 10 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Classes Resume Monday, January 4th School open
  • Early Release Tuesday, January 12th Early release
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Monday, January 25th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Tuesday, January 26th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Wednesday, January 27th Conferences
  • Early Release Thursday, January 28th Early release
  • Early Release Friday, January 29th Early release

February 2027

  • Early Release Tuesday, February 9th Early release
  • Early Release Friday, February 12th Early release
  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, March 15th – Friday, March 19th · 5 school days off Break
  • K-12 recess Friday, March 26th No school
  • Early Release Tuesday, March 30th Early release

April 2027

  • K-12 recess Thursday, April 29th No school
  • K-12 recess Friday, April 30th No school

May 2027

  • Early Release Tuesday, May 25th Early release
  • Last Day of School Wednesday, May 26th Last day

Schools using this calendar

45 schools follow the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) calendar.

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B
Boulder Creek Elementary School
C
Cactus View Elementary SchoolCampo Bello Elementary SchoolCholla ComplexCopper Canyon Elementary School
D
Desert Cove Elementary SchoolDesert Shadows Elementary SchoolDesert Shadows Middle SchoolDesert Springs Preparatory Elementary SchoolDesert Trails Elementary School
E
Eagle Ridge Elementary SchoolEcho Mountain Intermediate SchoolEcho Mountain Primary SchoolExplorer Middle School
F
Fireside Elementary School
G
Grayhawk Elementary SchoolGreenway Middle School
H
Hidden Hills Elementary SchoolHorizon High School
I
Indian Bend Elementary School
L
Larkspur Elementary SchoolLiberty Elementary School
M
Mercury Mine Elementary SchoolMountain Trail Middle School
N
North Canyon High SchoolNorth Ranch Elementary School
P
Palomino Intermediate SchoolPalomino Primary SchoolParadise Valley High SchoolPinnacle High SchoolPinnacle Peak PreparatoryPvonline
Q
Quail Run Elementary School
R
Roadrunner School
S
Sandpiper Elementary SchoolShadow Mountain High SchoolShea Middle SchoolSky Crossing Elementary SchoolSonoran Sky Elementary SchoolSunrise Middle SchoolSunset Canyon SchoolSweetwater Community School
V
Vista Verde Middle School
W
Whispering Wind AcademyWildfire Elementary School

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) on eight single days in 2026-2027: Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Monday, September 21 (K-12 recess); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Monday, February 15 (Presidents' Day); Friday, March 26 (K-12 recess); Thursday, April 29 (K-12 recess); Friday, April 30 (K-12 recess). Breaks: Fall Break (Monday, October 12 to Friday, October 16), Thanksgiving Break (Wednesday, November 25 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Monday, March 15 to Friday, March 19).
When is the first and last day of school at Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) is Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The last day of school is Wednesday, May 26, 2027. That's a school year of about 42 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)?
About 181 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) have in 2026-2027?
About 31 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 23 weekdays of breaks plus eight single days off. There are also six long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) 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?
Twenty-four school days in a row (about five weeks), from Tuesday, August 4 to Friday, September 4.
Which month has the most days off at Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has 15 early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

Source: Paradise Valley Unified District (4241), last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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