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

Next no-school day
Friday
October 16
Parent-Teacher Conferences
No-school days
10 weekdays
4 single days + 6 break days
First day
Monday
August 17
2026

School year at a glance

First 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

Teachers on Duty, Staff Dev, Pupil Free
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

All 2026-2027 dates

No-school days, breaks and schedule changes, month by month.

July 2026

  • Independence Day Friday, July 3rd No school
  • Independence Day Saturday, July 4th No school

August 2026

  • Professional Development Day Wednesday, August 12th No school
  • Professional Development Day Thursday, August 13th No school
  • Teacher Driven, Pupil Free Friday, August 14th No school
  • First Day of School Monday, August 17th First day
  • Early Release Thursday, August 20th Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, August 26th Early release

September 2026

  • Early Release Thursday, September 3rd Early release
  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school
  • Early Release Wednesday, September 9th Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, September 10th Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, September 16th Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, September 17th Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, September 23rd Early release

October 2026

  • Early Release Thursday, October 8th Early release
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Friday, October 16th No school

November 2026

  • Professional Development Day Friday, November 6th No school
  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 23rd – Friday, November 27th · 5 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st · 1 school day off Break

Schools using this calendar

23 schools follow the Pasadena Unified calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
A
Altadena Elementary
B
Blair High
C
Charles W. Eliot MiddleCis Academy
D
Don Benito Fundamental
F
Field (Eugene) Elementary
H
Hamilton Elementary
J
Jackson ElementaryJohn Muir High
L
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary
M
Madison ElementaryMarshall FundamentalMckinley
N
Norma Coombs Elementary
O
Octavia E. Butler Magnet
P
Pasadena High
R
Rose City High (Continuation)
S
San Rafael ElementarySierra Madre ElementarySierra Madre Middle
W
Washington ElementaryWebster ElementaryWillard Elementary

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Pasadena Unified in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Pasadena Unified on nine single days in 2026-2027: Friday, July 3 (Independence Day); Saturday, July 4 (Independence Day); Wednesday, August 12 (Professional Development Day); Thursday, August 13 (Professional Development Day); Friday, August 14 (Teacher Driven, Pupil Free); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Friday, October 16 (Parent-Teacher Conferences); Friday, November 6 (Professional Development Day); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day). Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27) and Winter Break (Monday, December 21).
When is the first and last day of school at Pasadena Unified in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Pasadena Unified is Monday, August 17, 2026.
How many days off does Pasadena Unified have in 2026-2027?
About ten weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's six weekdays of breaks plus four single days off. There are also three long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Pasadena 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 (five school days off).
Which month has the most days off at Pasadena Unified?
November has the most, with seven weekdays off.
Does Pasadena Unified have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has nine early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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