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West Contra Costa Unified 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Monday
October 12
Indigenous day) (Classified Training Day)
No-school days
29 weekdays
13 single days + 16 break days
First day
Tuesday
August 18
2026
Last day
Thursday
June 10
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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May 2027
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June 2027
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Longer breaks

Thanksgiving Break
Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 29
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19 – Sun, Jan 3
16 days off
10 school + 6 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Apr 3 – Sun, Apr 11
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

July 2026

  • Local Holiday Friday, July 3rd No school
  • Independence Day Saturday, July 4th No school

August 2026

  • Professional Development Day Friday, August 14th No school
  • Teacher Workday Monday, August 17th No school
  • First Day of School Tuesday, August 18th First day

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school
  • Early Release Thursday, September 10th Early release
  • Early Release Friday, September 18th Early release
  • Early Release Friday, September 25th Early release

October 2026

  • Indigenous day) (Classified Training Day) Monday, October 12th No school
  • Early Release Thursday, October 22nd Early release
  • Early Release Friday, October 30th Early release

November 2026

  • ElementaryTeacher Work Day Monday, November 2nd No school
  • Early Release Tuesday, November 3rd Early release
  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Early Release Friday, November 20th Early release
  • No School Monday, November 23rd No school
  • No School Tuesday, November 24th No school
  • No School Wednesday, November 25th No school
  • Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Friday, November 27th · 1 school day off Break

December 2026

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

January 2027

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school
  • Secondary Work Day Tuesday, January 19th No school

March 2027

  • Early Release Friday, March 12th Early release
  • Early Release Friday, March 19th Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, March 25th Early release
  • Reserved day 1) Friday, March 26th No school

April 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, April 5th – Saturday, April 10th · 5 school days off Break
  • Early Release Thursday, April 22nd Early release

May 2027

  • Teacher Workday Friday, May 28th No school
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

June 2027

  • Last Day of School Thursday, June 10th Last day
  • Early Release Friday, June 18th Early release

Schools using this calendar

54 schools follow the West Contra Costa Unified calendar.

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B
Bayview ElementaryBetty Reid Soskin Middle
C
CameronCesar E. Chavez ElementaryCollins ElementaryCoronado Elementary
D
De Anza HighDover Elementary
E
Edward M. Downer ElementaryEl Cerrito HighEllerhorst Elementary
F
Fairmont ElementaryFord ElementaryFred T. Korematsu Middle
G
Grant ElementaryGreenwood Academy
H
Hanna Ranch ElementaryHarbour Way Elementary Community DayHarding ElementaryHelms MiddleHercules HighHercules MiddleHighland Elementary
J
John F. Kennedy High
K
Kensington Elementary
L
Lake ElementaryLincoln ElementaryLovonya Dejean MiddleLupine Hills Elementary
M
Madera ElementaryMartin Luther King Jr. ElementaryMichelle Obama ElementaryMiddle College HighMira Vista ElementaryMontalvin Manor ElementaryMurphy Elementary
N
Nystrom Elementary
O
Ohlone ElementaryOlinda Elementary
P
Peres ElementaryPinole MiddlePinole Valley High
R
Richmond HighRiverside Elementary
S
Shannon ElementarySheldon ElementaryStege ElementaryStewart Elementary
T
Tara Hills Elementary
V
Valley View ElementaryVerde ElementaryVista Independent Study / Virtual Academy
W
Washington ElementaryWest County Mandarin

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at West Contra Costa Unified in 2026-2027?
There's no school at West Contra Costa Unified on 17 single days in 2026-2027: Friday, July 3 (Local Holiday); Saturday, July 4 (Independence Day); Friday, August 14 (Professional Development Day); Monday, August 17 (Teacher Workday); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Monday, October 12 (Indigenous day) (Classified Training Day)); Monday, November 2 (ElementaryTeacher Work Day); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Monday, November 23 (No School); Tuesday, November 24 (No School), and seven more. Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Monday, April 5 to Saturday, April 10).
When is the first and last day of school at West Contra Costa Unified in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at West Contra Costa Unified is Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The last day of school is Thursday, June 10, 2027. That's a school year of about 42 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at West Contra Costa Unified?
About 184 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does West Contra Costa Unified have in 2026-2027?
About 29 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 16 weekdays of breaks plus 13 single days off. There are also eight long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at West Contra Costa Unified in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 16 days in a row with no school, from Saturday, December 19 to Sunday, January 3, including weekends (ten school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Forty-seven school days in a row (about nine weeks), from Wednesday, January 20 to Thursday, March 25.
Which month has the most days off at West Contra Costa Unified?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does West Contra Costa Unified have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has 12 early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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