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Vail School District 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Vail, AZ

Next no-school day
Wednesday
November 25
Thanksgiving Break
No-school days
19 weekdays
not counting weekends or summer
First day
Saturday
July 18
2026
Last day
Thursday
May 20
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day Break Early Release Holiday School Day

Breaks and holidays

When is Thanksgiving break 2026?

Nov 25–27
5 days off with weekends

When is winter break 2026?

Dec 21 – Jan 4
17 days off with weekends

When is spring break 2027?

Mar 22–26
9 days off with weekends

All 2026-2027 dates

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

July 2026

  • First Day of School Saturday, July 18th First day
  • Early Release Friday, July 31st Early release

August 2026

  • Early Release Friday, August 14th Early release

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th · Not on the school calendar Federal holiday
  • Early Release Friday, September 11th Early release
  • Early Release Friday, September 25th Early release

October 2026

  • Columbus Day Monday, October 12th · Not on the school calendar Federal holiday
  • Early Release Friday, October 23rd Early release

November 2026

  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th · Not on the school calendar Federal holiday
  • Early Release Friday, November 13th Early release
  • Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, November 25th – Friday, November 27th · 3 school days off · Includes Thanksgiving Day (federal holiday) Break

December 2026

  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Monday, January 4th · 11 school days off · Includes Christmas Day (federal holiday), New Year's Day (federal holiday) Break

January 2027

  • Early Release Friday, January 15th Early release
  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr./Civil Rights Day Monday, January 18th · Not on the school calendar Federal holiday

February 2027

  • Early Release Friday, February 12th Early release
  • Lincoln/Washington Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th · Not on the school calendar Federal holiday
  • Early Release Friday, February 26th Early release

March 2027

  • Early Release Friday, March 12th Early release
  • Spring Break Monday, March 22nd – Friday, March 26th · 5 school days off Break

April 2027

  • Early Release Friday, April 9th Early release

May 2027

Schools using this calendar

24 schools follow the Vail School District calendar.

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A
Acacia Elementary SchoolAndrada Polytechnic High School
C
Cienega High SchoolCivano Community K-8 SchoolCopper Ridge ElementaryCorona Foothills Middle SchoolCottonwood Elementary School
D
Desert Sky Middle SchoolDesert Willow Elementary School
E
Empire High SchoolEsmond Station School
M
Mesquite Elementary SchoolMica Mountain High
O
Ocotillo Ridge ElementaryOld Vail Middle School
P
Pantano High SchoolPantano Middle School
R
Rincon Vista Middle School
S
Senita Valley Elementary SchoolSycamore Elementary School
V
Vail Academy & High SchoolVail Blended LearningVail Inclusive PreschoolVail Innovation Center

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the first and last day of school at Vail School District in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Vail School District is Saturday, July 18, 2026. The last day of school is Thursday, May 20, 2027. That's a school year of about 44 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Vail School District?
About 200 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Vail School District have in 2026-2027?
About 19 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer.
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Ninety-two school days in a row (about 18 weeks), from Monday, July 20 to Tuesday, November 24.
Does Vail School District have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has 11 early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

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Source: Vail School District.

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