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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Friday
October 9
Professional Development Day
No-school days
31 weekdays
8 single days + 23 break days
First day
Monday
August 10
2026
Last day
Thursday
May 27
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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Longer breaks

Fall Break
Fri, Oct 9 – Sun, Oct 18
10 days off
6 school + 4 weekend days
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 13 – Sun, Mar 21
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

No-school days, breaks and schedule changes, month by month.

August 2026

  • First Day of School Monday, August 10th First day
  • Early Release Wednesday, August 26th Early release

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school
  • District Recess Monday, September 21st No school

October 2026

  • Professional Development Day Friday, October 9th No school
  • Fall Break Monday, October 12th – Friday, October 16th · 5 school days off Break
  • Early Release Wednesday, October 28th Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, October 29th Early release
  • Early Release Friday, October 30th Early release

November 2026

  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Early Release Wednesday, November 18th Early release
  • Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, November 25th – Friday, November 27th · 3 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Early Release Wednesday, December 16th Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, December 17th Early release
  • Early Release Friday, December 18th Early release
  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Friday, January 1st · 10 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Professional Development Day Monday, January 4th No school
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Early Release Wednesday, February 10th Early release
  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

  • Early Release Wednesday, March 3rd Early release
  • Spring Break Monday, March 15th – Friday, March 19th · 5 school days off Break
  • District Recess Friday, March 26th No school
  • Early Release Wednesday, March 31st Early release

April 2027

  • Early Release Thursday, April 1st Early release
  • Early Release Friday, April 2nd Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, April 28th Early release

May 2027

  • Early Release Wednesday, May 12th Early release
  • Early Release Tuesday, May 25th Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, May 26th Early release
  • Last Day of School Thursday, May 27th Last day
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

Schools using this calendar

33 schools follow the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
A
Anasazi ElementaryArcadia High SchoolAztec Elementary School
C
Chaparral High SchoolCherokee Elementary SchoolCheyenne Traditional SchoolCochise Elementary SchoolCocopah Middle SchoolCopper Ridge Math And Science AcademyCopper Ridge Middle SchoolCopper Ridge SchoolCoronado High School
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Desert Canyon ElementaryDesert Canyon Middle SchoolDesert Mountain High School
E
Echo Canyon K-8
H
Hohokam Elementary SchoolHopi Elementary School
I
Ingleside Middle School
K
Kiva Elementary School
L
Laguna Elementary School
M
Mohave Middle SchoolMountainside Middle School
N
Navajo Elementary School
P
Pima Elementary SchoolPueblo Elementary School
R
Redfield Elementary School
S
Saguaro High SchoolScottsdale Online LearningSequoya Elementary School
T
Tavan Elementary SchoolTonalea Middle School
Y
Yavapai Elementary School

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Scottsdale Unified District (4240) in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Scottsdale Unified District (4240) on nine single days in 2026-2027: Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Monday, September 21 (District Recess); Friday, October 9 (Professional Development Day); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Monday, January 4 (Professional Development Day); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Monday, February 15 (Presidents' Day); Friday, March 26 (District Recess); Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day). Breaks: Fall Break (Monday, October 12 to Friday, October 16), Thanksgiving Break (Wednesday, November 25 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Monday, March 15 to Friday, March 19).
When is the first and last day of school at Scottsdale Unified District (4240) in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Scottsdale Unified District (4240) is Monday, August 10, 2026. The last day of school is Thursday, May 27, 2027. That's a school year of about 42 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Scottsdale Unified District (4240)?
About 178 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Scottsdale Unified District (4240) have in 2026-2027?
About 31 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 23 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 Scottsdale Unified District (4240) 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-four school days in a row (about nine weeks), from Monday, March 29 to Thursday, May 27.
Which month has the most days off at Scottsdale Unified District (4240)?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Scottsdale Unified District (4240) have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has 17 early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

Source: Scottsdale Unified District (4240), last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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