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

Next no-school day
Tuesday
November 3
Parent-Teacher Conferences
No-school days
33 weekdays
12 single days + 21 break days
First day
Thursday
August 20
2026
Last day
Wednesday
June 9
2027
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School year at a glance

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August 2026
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January 2027
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Longer breaks

Pupil-Free Day (All Students)
Mon, Aug 17 – Wed, Aug 19
3 days off
3 school + 0 weekend days
Parent Conference Day (TK-5)
Tue, Nov 3 – Sun, Nov 8
6 days off
4 school + 2 weekend days
Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19 – Mon, Jan 4
17 days off
11 school + 6 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Mar 20 – Sun, Apr 4
16 days off
10 school + 6 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
  • Pupil-Free Day (All Students) Wednesday, August 19th No school
  • First Day of School Thursday, August 20th First day

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school
  • Local Holiday Monday, September 21st No school

November 2026

  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Tuesday, November 3rd No school
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Wednesday, November 4th No school
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Thursday, November 5th No school
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Friday, November 6th No school
  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, November 25th · 1 school day off Break
  • Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26th No school

December 2026

  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Friday, January 1st · 10 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Pupil-Free Day (Secondary Students Only) Monday, January 4th No school
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, March 22nd – Friday, April 2nd · 10 school days off Break

May 2027

  • 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

18 schools follow the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified calendar.

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E
Edison Elementary
F
Franklin Elementary
G
Grant Elementary
J
John Adams MiddleJohn Muir Elementary
L
Lincoln Middle
M
Malibu ElementaryMalibu HighMalibu MiddleMckinley Elementary
O
Olympic High (Continuation)
P
Pbl High
R
Roosevelt Elementary
S
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)Santa Monica HighSanta Monica-Malibu Preschool
W
Webster ElementaryWill Rogers Elementary

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Santa Monica-Malibu Unified in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Santa Monica-Malibu Unified on 17 single days in 2026-2027: Friday, July 3 (Independence Day); Monday, August 17 (Professional Development Day); Tuesday, August 18 (Professional Development Day); Wednesday, August 19 (Pupil-Free Day (All Students)); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Monday, September 21 (Local Holiday); Tuesday, November 3 (Parent-Teacher Conferences); Wednesday, November 4 (Parent-Teacher Conferences); Thursday, November 5 (Parent-Teacher Conferences); Friday, November 6 (Parent-Teacher Conferences), and seven more. Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Wednesday, November 25), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Monday, March 22 to Friday, April 2).
When is the first and last day of school at Santa Monica-Malibu Unified in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Santa Monica-Malibu Unified is Thursday, August 20, 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 Monica-Malibu Unified?
About 177 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Santa Monica-Malibu Unified have in 2026-2027?
About 33 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 21 weekdays of breaks plus 12 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 Monica-Malibu Unified in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 17 days in a row with no school, from Saturday, December 19 to Monday, January 4, including weekends (ten 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 Monica-Malibu Unified?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

Source: Santa Monica-Malibu Unified, last updated Sept. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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