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

Next no-school day
Monday
November 2
Professional Development Day
No-school days
26 weekdays
6 single days + 20 break days
First day
Thursday
August 20
2026
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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

Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19 – Sun, Jan 3
16 days off
10 school + 6 weekend days
Mid-Winter Break
Wed, Feb 17 – Sun, Feb 21
5 days off
3 school + 2 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.

July 2026

  • Independence Day Friday, July 3rd No school

August 2026

  • Professional Development Day Monday, August 17th No school
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, August 18th No school
  • First Day of School Thursday, August 20th First day
  • Early Release Thursday, August 27th Early release

September 2026

  • Early Release Thursday, September 3rd Early release
  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school
  • Early Release Monday, September 14th Early release
  • Early Release Tuesday, September 15th Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, September 16th Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, September 17th Early release
  • Early Release Friday, September 18th Early release
  • Fall Break Monday, September 21st · 1 school day off Break

November 2026

  • Professional Development Day Monday, November 2nd No school
  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Early Release Thursday, November 12th Early release
  • Early Release Friday, November 13th Early release
  • Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Friday, November 27th · 1 school day 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
  • Early Release Friday, December 4th Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, December 16th Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, December 17th Early release
  • Early Release Friday, December 18th Early release
  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Friday, January 1st · 10 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Mid-Winter Break Wednesday, February 17th – Friday, February 19th · 3 school days off Break

March 2027

  • Early Release Thursday, March 4th Early release
  • Early Release Friday, March 5th Early release
  • Early Release Monday, March 15th Early release
  • Early Release Tuesday, March 16th Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, March 17th Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, March 18th Early release
  • Early Release Friday, March 19th Early release

April 2027

  • Early Release Friday, April 2nd Early release
  • Spring Break Monday, April 5th – Friday, April 9th · 5 school days off Break

May 2027

  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

June 2027

  • Early Release Tuesday, June 8th Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, June 9th Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, June 10th Early release

Schools using this calendar

34 schools follow the Saddleback Valley Unified calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
C
Cielo Vista Elementary
D
De Portola ElementaryDel Cerro ElementaryDel Lago Elementary
E
El Toro HighEsperanza Education Center
F
Foothill Ranch Elementary
G
Glen Yermo Elementary
L
La Madera ElementaryLa Paz IntermediateLa Tierra Early Childhood CenterLaguna Hills HighLake Forest ElementaryLinda Vista Magnet ElementaryLomarena ElementaryLos Alisos Intermediate
M
Melinda Heights ElementaryMission Viejo HighMontevideo Elementary
O
Olivewood Elementary
P
Portola Hills Elementary
R
Ralph A. Gates Dli Magnet ElementaryRancho Canada ElementaryRancho Santa Margarita IntermediateRobinson Elementary
S
San Joaquin ElementarySantiago Steam Magnet ElementarySerrano IntermediateSilverado HighSvusd Virtual Academy (Alternative)
T
Trabuco ElementaryTrabuco Hills HighTrabuco Mesa Elementary
V
Valencia Elementary

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Saddleback Valley Unified in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Saddleback Valley Unified on nine single days in 2026-2027: Friday, July 3 (Independence Day); Monday, August 17 (Professional Development Day); Tuesday, August 18 (Professional Development Day); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Monday, November 2 (Professional Development Day); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day). Breaks: Fall Break (Monday, September 21), Thanksgiving Break (Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 1), Mid-Winter Break (Wednesday, February 17 to Friday, February 19) and Spring Break (Monday, April 5 to Friday, April 9).
When is the first and last day of school at Saddleback Valley Unified in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Saddleback Valley Unified is Thursday, August 20, 2026.
How many days off does Saddleback Valley Unified have in 2026-2027?
About 26 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 20 weekdays of breaks plus six single days off. There are also four long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Saddleback Valley 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).
Which month has the most days off at Saddleback Valley Unified?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Saddleback Valley Unified have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has 28 early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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