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

Next no-school day
Friday
October 2
Fall Break
No-school days
27 weekdays
not counting weekends or summer
First day
Thursday
August 6
2026
Last day
Thursday
May 27
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day Break Early Release Holiday 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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* Not all holidays are no-school days. Check with your local school.

Longer breaks

Fall Break
Sat, Sep 26 – Sun, Oct 4
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 – Thu, Dec 31
13 days off
9 school + 4 weekend days
Mid-Winter Break
Sat, Feb 13 – Sun, Feb 21
9 days off
5 school + 4 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

  • First Day of School Thursday, August 6th First day

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th Holiday
  • Fall Break Monday, September 28th – Friday, October 2nd · 5 school days off Break

October 2026

  • Early Release Monday, October 26th Early release
  • Early Release Tuesday, October 27th Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, October 28th Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, October 29th Early release
  • Early Release Friday, October 30th Early release

November 2026

  • Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, November 25th – Friday, November 27th · 3 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Early Release Monday, December 14th Early release
  • Early Release Tuesday, December 15th 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 – Thursday, December 31st · 9 school days off Break

February 2027

  • Mid-Winter Break Monday, February 15th – Friday, February 19th · 5 school days off Break

March 2027

  • Early Release Thursday, March 11th Early release
  • Early Release Friday, March 12th Early release

April 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, April 5th – Friday, April 9th · 5 school days off Break

May 2027

  • Early Release Monday, May 24th Early release
  • Early Release Tuesday, May 25th Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, May 26th Early release
  • Last Day of School Thursday, May 27th Last day

* Not all holidays are no-school days. Check with your local school.

Schools using this calendar

42 schools follow the San Jose Unified calendar.

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A
Abraham Lincoln HighAllen At SteinbeckAlmaden ElementaryAnne Darling Elementary
B
Booksin ElementaryBret Harte MiddleBroadway High
C
Canoas ElementaryCastillero Middle
E
Empire Gardens ElementaryErnesto Galarza Elementary
G
Gardner ElementaryGrant ElementaryGraystone ElementaryGunderson High
H
Hacienda Science/Environmental MagnetHammer Montessori At Galarza ElementaryHerbert Hoover MiddleHorace Mann Elementary
J
John Muir Middle
L
Leland HighLiberty (Alternative)Los Alamitos ElementaryLowell Elementary
M
Merritt Trace ElementaryMiddle College HighMuwekma Ohlone Middle
P
Pioneer High
R
Rachel Carson ElementaryReed ElementaryRiver Glen
S
San Jose HighSchallenberger ElementarySelma Olinder ElementarySimonds Elementary
T
Terrell Elementary
W
Walter L. Bachrodt ElementaryWashington ElementaryWilliams ElementaryWillow Glen ElementaryWillow Glen HighWillow Glen Middle

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at San Jose Unified in 2026-2027?
Breaks: Fall Break (Monday, September 28 to Friday, October 2), Thanksgiving Break (Wednesday, November 25 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Thursday, December 31), Mid-Winter Break (Monday, February 15 to Friday, February 19) and Spring Break (Monday, April 5 to Friday, April 9).
When is the first and last day of school at San Jose Unified in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at San Jose Unified is Thursday, August 6, 2026. The last day of school is Thursday, May 27, 2027. That's a school year of about 42 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at San Jose Unified?
About 183–184 school days. The range is because one holiday on the calendar isn't marked as a day off.
How many days off does San Jose Unified have in 2026-2027?
About 27 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer.
What is the longest break at San Jose Unified in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 13 days in a row with no school, from Saturday, December 19 to Thursday, December 31, including weekends (nine school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Thirty-seven school days in a row (about seven weeks), from Thursday, August 6 to Friday, September 25.
Which month has the most days off at San Jose Unified?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does San Jose Unified 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: San Jose Unified, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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