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

Next no-school day
Monday
October 26
Fall Break
No-school days
32 weekdays
12 single days + 20 break days
First day
Wednesday
August 12
2026
Last day
Thursday
June 3
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Early Release Conferences 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

Pre-Service Day - Elementary/Middle School (No Students)
Thu, Aug 6 – Tue, Aug 11
6 days off
4 school + 2 weekend days
Fall Break
Sat, Oct 24 – Sun, Nov 1
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Non-Student Contact Day
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
Fri, Mar 26 – Sun, Apr 4
10 days off
6 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

  • Pre-Service Day - Elementary/Middle School Thursday, August 6th No school
  • Pre-Service Day - Elementary/Middle/High School Friday, August 7th No school
  • Professional Development Day Monday, August 10th No school
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, August 11th No school
  • First Day of School Wednesday, August 12th First day

September 2026

  • Local Holiday Monday, September 7th No school
  • Non-Student Contact Day Monday, September 21st No school

October 2026

  • Early Release Friday, October 9th Early release
  • Fall Break Monday, October 26th – Friday, October 30th · 5 school days off Break

November 2026

  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Wednesday, November 4th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Thursday, November 5th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Friday, November 6th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Saturday, November 7th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Sunday, November 8th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Monday, November 9th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Tuesday, November 10th Conferences
  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Wednesday, November 18th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Thursday, November 19th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Friday, November 20th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Saturday, November 21st Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Sunday, November 22nd Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Monday, November 23rd Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Tuesday, November 24th Conferences
  • Non-Student Contact Day Wednesday, November 25th No school
  • Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26th No school
  • Holiday Friday, November 27th No school

December 2026

  • 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
  • Local Holiday Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Local Holiday Monday, February 8th No school
  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Thursday, March 11th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Friday, March 12th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Saturday, March 13th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Sunday, March 14th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Monday, March 15th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Tuesday, March 16th Conferences
  • Early Release Friday, March 19th Early release
  • Local Holiday Friday, March 26th No school
  • Spring Break Monday, March 29th – Friday, April 2nd · 5 school days off Break

May 2027

  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

June 2027

  • Last Day of School Thursday, June 3rd Last day
  • Juneteenth Friday, June 18th No school

Schools using this calendar

27 schools follow the Ventura Unified calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
A
Academy Of Technology & Leadership At SaticoyAnacapa Middle
B
Balboa MiddleBuena High
C
Cabrillo MiddleCitrus Glen Elementary
D
De Anza Academy Of Technology And The Arts
E
E. P. Foster ElementaryEl Camino HighElmhurst Elementary
F
Foothill Technology High
H
Homestead (Alternative)
J
Juanamaria ElementaryJunipero Serra Elementary
L
Lemon GroveLincoln ElementaryLoma Vista Elementary
M
Montalvo ElementaryMound Elementary
P
Pacific HighPierpont ElementaryPoinsettia ElementaryPortola Elementary
S
Sheridan Way ElementarySunset Elementary
V
Ventura High
W
Will Rogers Elementary

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Ventura Unified in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Ventura Unified on 18 single days in 2026-2027: Friday, July 3 (Independence Day); Thursday, August 6 (Pre-Service Day - Elementary/Middle School); Friday, August 7 (Pre-Service Day - Elementary/Middle/High School); Monday, August 10 (Professional Development Day); Tuesday, August 11 (Professional Development Day); Monday, September 7 (Local Holiday); Monday, September 21 (Non-Student Contact Day); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Wednesday, November 25 (Non-Student Contact Day); Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving), and eight more. Breaks: Fall Break (Monday, October 26 to Friday, October 30), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Monday, March 29 to Friday, April 2).
When is the first and last day of school at Ventura Unified in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Ventura Unified is Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The last day of school is Thursday, June 3, 2027. That's a school year of about 42 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Ventura Unified?
About 180 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Ventura Unified have in 2026-2027?
About 32 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 20 weekdays of breaks plus 12 single days off. There are also nine long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Ventura 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 Ventura Unified?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Ventura Unified have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has three early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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