Simple Schedule LogoSimple Schedule

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

San Marcos, CA

Next no-school day
Wednesday
November 11
Veterans Day
No-school days
30 weekdays
5 single days + 25 break days
First day
Tuesday
August 18
2026
Last day
Wednesday
June 9
2027
Sync to my calendar Compare calendars

School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Some grades off Early Release Holiday School Day

Breaks and holidays

Is there school on Veterans Day?

Wed, Nov 11
No school

When is Thanksgiving break 2026?

Nov 23–27
9 days off with weekends

When is winter break 2026?

Dec 21 – Jan 8
23 days off with weekends

Is there school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

Mon, Jan 18
No school

Is there school on Presidents' Day?

Mon, Feb 15
No school

When is spring break 2027?

Mar 29 – Apr 2
9 days off with weekends

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 · Federal holiday No school

October 2026

  • Parent-Teacher Conferences (Elementary only) Monday, October 5th Some grades off
  • 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
  • Columbus Day Monday, October 12th · Not on the school calendar Federal holiday

November 2026

  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th · Federal holiday No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 23rd – Friday, November 27th · 5 school days off · Includes Thanksgiving Day (federal holiday), Day after Thanksgiving (state holiday) Break

December 2026

  • Early Release Friday, December 18th Early release
  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Friday, January 8th · 15 school days off · Includes Christmas Day (federal holiday), New Year's Day (federal holiday) Break

January 2027

  • No School (Middle School and High School only) Monday, January 11th Some grades off
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th · Federal holiday No school
  • Early Release Thursday, January 21st Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, January 28th Early release

February 2027

  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th · Federal holiday No school

March 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, March 29th – Friday, April 2nd · 5 school days off · Includes Farmworkers Day (state holiday) Break

May 2027

  • Early Release Thursday, May 20th Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, May 27th Early release
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st · Federal holiday 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 School District calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
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

Nearby school districts

2026-2027 calendars for districts close to San Marcos Unified School District.

Escondido Union School District Escondido, CA Spring break Mar 25 – Apr 5 Carlsbad Unified School District Carlsbad, CA Spring break Apr 5–9 Vista Unified Vista, CA Spring break Mar 26 – Apr 2 Poway Unified San Diego, CA Spring break Apr 12–16 Oceanside Unified Oceanside, CA Spring break Apr 5–9 Fallbrook Union Elementary Fallbrook, CA Spring break Mar 22–29

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the first and last day of school at San Marcos Unified School District in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at San Marcos Unified School District 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 School District?
About 182 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does San Marcos Unified School District have in 2026-2027?
About 30 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 25 weekdays of breaks plus five single days off. There are also four long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Forty-six school days in a row (about nine weeks), from Tuesday, September 8 to Tuesday, November 10.
Does San Marcos Unified School District have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has nine early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Simple Schedule is not affiliated with San Marcos Unified School District. Confirm important dates with the district or your school.

Source: San Marcos Unified School District, checked .

All 2026-2027 school calendars

Every school date, in one calm place

Simple Schedule keeps San Marcos Unified School District's days off, activities and reminders organized for your family.

Get Early Access