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

Next no-school day
Monday
October 5
Parent-Teacher Conferences
No-school days
32 weekdays
7 single days + 25 break days
First day
Tuesday
August 18
2026
Last day
Wednesday
June 9
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 11
24 days off
16 school + 8 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Mar 27 – Sun, Apr 4
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

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school

October 2026

  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Monday, October 5th No school
  • Early Release Tuesday, October 6th Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, October 7th Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, October 8th Early release
  • Early Release Friday, October 9th Early release

November 2026

  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • 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 – Friday, January 8th · 15 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Non-Student Day Middle & High School Monday, January 11th No school
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school
  • Early Release Thursday, January 21st Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, January 28th Early release

February 2027

  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, March 29th – Friday, April 2nd · 5 school days off Break

May 2027

  • Early Release Thursday, May 20th Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, May 27th Early release
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

June 2027

  • Last Day of School Wednesday, June 9th Last day
  • Juneteenth Friday, June 18th No school

Schools using this calendar

19 schools follow the San Marcos Unified calendar.

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C
Carrillo Elementary
D
Discovery ElementaryDouble Peak
F
Foothills High
J
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary
K
Knob Hill Elementary
L
La Costa Meadows ElementaryLa Mirada Academy
M
Mission Hills High
P
Paloma Elementary
R
Richland Elementary
S
San Elijo ElementarySan Elijo MiddleSan Marcos ElementarySan Marcos HighSan Marcos Middle
T
Twin Oaks ElementaryTwin Oaks High
W
Woodland Park Middle

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at San Marcos Unified in 2026-2027?
There's no school at San Marcos Unified on nine single days in 2026-2027: Friday, July 3 (Independence Day); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Monday, October 5 (Parent-Teacher Conferences); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Monday, January 11 (Non-Student Day Middle & High School); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Monday, February 15 (Presidents' Day); Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day); Friday, June 18 (Juneteenth). Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 8) and Spring Break (Monday, March 29 to Friday, April 2).
When is the first and last day of school at San Marcos Unified in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at San Marcos Unified is Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The last day of school is Wednesday, June 9, 2027. That's a school year of about 42 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at San Marcos Unified?
About 180 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does San Marcos Unified have in 2026-2027?
About 32 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 25 weekdays of breaks plus seven single days off. There are also six long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at San Marcos Unified in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 24 days in a row with no school, from Saturday, December 19 to Monday, January 11, including weekends (15 school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Forty school days in a row (about eight weeks), from Monday, April 5 to Friday, May 28.
Which month has the most days off at San Marcos Unified?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does San Marcos 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: San Marcos Unified, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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