Franklin Elementary 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Grades K–5 · Santa Monica, CA · Santa Monica-Malibu Unified

Next no-school day
Tuesday
November 3
Parent Conferences
No-school days
31 weekdays
9 single days + 22 break days
First day
Wednesday
August 19
2026
Last day
Wednesday
June 9
2027

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
Wed, Nov 25 – Sun, Nov 29
5 days off
3 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
  • First Day of School Wednesday, August 19th First day
  • Early Release Thursday, August 20th Early release
  • Early Release Friday, August 21st Early release
  • Early Release Tuesday, August 25th Early release

September 2026

  • Early Release Tuesday, September 1st Early release
  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school
  • Local Holiday Monday, September 21st No school

November 2026

  • Parent Conferences Tuesday, November 3rd No school
  • Early Release Wednesday, November 4th Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, November 5th Early release
  • Early Release Friday, November 6th Early release
  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, November 25th · 1 school day off Break
  • Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Friday, November 27th · 1 school day off Break

December 2026

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

January 2027

  • Middle/HS 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Franklin Elementary in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Franklin Elementary on 13 single days in 2026-2027: Friday, July 3 (Independence Day); Monday, August 17 (Professional Development Day); Tuesday, August 18 (Professional Development Day); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Monday, September 21 (Local Holiday); Tuesday, November 3 (Parent Conferences); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving); Monday, January 4 (Middle/HS only); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day), and three more. Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Wednesday, November 25), Thanksgiving Break (Friday, November 27), 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 Franklin Elementary in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Franklin Elementary 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 Franklin Elementary?
About 180 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Franklin Elementary have in 2026-2027?
About 31 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 22 weekdays of breaks plus nine single days off. There are also six long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Franklin Elementary 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 Franklin Elementary?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Franklin Elementary have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has seven early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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