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

Next no-school day
Monday
October 26
Professional Development Day
No-school days
30 weekdays
8 single days + 22 break days
First day
Wednesday
August 19
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

Professional Development Day
Fri, Aug 14 – Tue, Aug 18
5 days off
3 school + 2 weekend days
Thanksgiving Break
Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 29
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19 – Tue, Jan 5
18 days off
12 school + 6 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

  • Professional Development Day Friday, August 14th No school
  • Professional Development Day Monday, August 17th No school
  • Teacher Workday Tuesday, August 18th No school
  • First Day of School Wednesday, August 19th First day

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school
  • Early Release Tuesday, September 8th Early release

October 2026

  • Early Release Friday, October 23rd Early release
  • Professional Development Day Monday, October 26th No school

November 2026

  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Early Release Friday, November 13th Early release
  • Early Release Monday, November 16th Early release
  • Early Release Tuesday, November 17th Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, November 18th Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, November 19th Early release
  • Early Release Friday, November 20th Early release
  • Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 23rd – Friday, November 27th · 5 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Early Release Tuesday, December 8th Early release
  • Early Release Friday, December 18th Early release
  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Tuesday, January 5th · 12 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Early Release Friday, January 15th Early release
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Lincoln Day Friday, February 12th No school
  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

  • Professional Development Day Monday, March 1st No school
  • Early Release Tuesday, March 2nd Early release
  • Early Release Friday, March 19th Early release
  • Early Release Monday, March 22nd Early release
  • Early Release Tuesday, March 23rd Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, March 24th Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, March 25th Early release
  • Early Release Friday, March 26th Early release
  • Spring Break Monday, March 29th – Friday, April 2nd · 5 school days off Break

May 2027

  • Early Release Tuesday, May 4th Early release
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

June 2027

  • Last Day of School Wednesday, June 9th Last day
  • Teacher Workday Thursday, June 10th No school

Schools using this calendar

21 schools follow the Santa Barbara Unified calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
A
Adams ElementaryAlta VistaAlta Vista Alternative High
C
Cleveland Elementary
D
Dos Pueblos Senior High
F
Franklin Elementary
G
Goleta Valley Junior High
H
Harding University Partnership
L
La Colina Junior HighLa Cuesta Continuation HighLa Cumbre Junior High
M
Mckinley ElementaryMonroe Elementary
R
Roosevelt Elementary
S
San Marcos Senior HighSanta Barbara CharterSanta Barbara Community AcademySanta Barbara Junior HighSanta Barbara Senior HighSanta Barbara Unified Early Childhood
W
Washington Elementary

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Santa Barbara Unified in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Santa Barbara Unified on 13 single days in 2026-2027: Friday, July 3 (Independence Day); Friday, August 14 (Professional Development Day); Monday, August 17 (Professional Development Day); Tuesday, August 18 (Teacher Workday); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Monday, October 26 (Professional Development Day); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Friday, February 12 (Lincoln Day); Monday, February 15 (Presidents' Day), and three more. Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Tuesday, January 5) and Spring Break (Monday, March 29 to Friday, April 2).
When is the first and last day of school at Santa Barbara Unified in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Santa Barbara Unified is Wednesday, August 19, 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 Santa Barbara Unified?
About 181 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Santa Barbara Unified have in 2026-2027?
About 30 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 22 weekdays of breaks plus eight single days off. There are also seven long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Santa Barbara Unified in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 18 days in a row with no school, from Saturday, December 19 to Tuesday, January 5, including weekends (12 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 Santa Barbara Unified?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Santa Barbara Unified have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has 19 early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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