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Kern High School District USD CA Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
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The Kern High School District USD 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 12, 2026 to May 27, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 26-27. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Wed, Aug 12, 2026 First Day of School
School year ends Thu, May 27, 2027 Last Day of School
Next key date Wed, Aug 12, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Kern High School District USD 2026-27 calendar

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Kern High School District USD school year calendar

Every published date for 2026–27, colour-coded by what happens that day.

  • First day of school
  • Last day of school
  • Holiday - school closed
  • Break / vacation
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Grading period / report cards
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 10-11, 2026 — Teacher Orientation
  • Aug 12, 2026 — First Day of School

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day

October 2026

  • Oct 9, 2026 — First Quarter Ends

November 2026

  • Nov 11, 2026 — Veterans Day
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Holidays

December 2026

  • Dec 18, 2026 — Fall Term Ends
  • Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 — Christmas Recess
  • Dec 23, 2026 — Admission Day (In Lieu)
  • Dec 24-25, 2026 — Christmas Holidays

January 2027

  • Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 — Christmas Recess
  • Jan 1, 2027 — New Year's Day
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Day
  • Jan 22, 2027 — Non-Student Inservice Day

February 2027

  • Feb 8, 2027 — Lincoln's Day
  • Feb 15, 2027 — Washington's Day

March 2027

  • Mar 12, 2027 — Third Quarter Ends
  • Mar 22-26, 2027 — Easter Recess
  • Mar 26, 2027 — Easter Recess Holiday
  • Mar 29, 2027 — District Closed

April 2027

May 2027

  • May 27, 2027 — Last Day of School
  • May 27, 2027 — Spring Term Ends
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day

June 2027

July 2027

Kern High School District USD teacher and staff days 2026/27

Students normally stay home on these days. Confirm with the district before making plans.

  • Jan 22, 2027 Non-Student Inservice Day District source

Kern High School District USD breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day Holiday
  • Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day Holiday
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Holidays Holiday
  • Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 Christmas Recess Break
  • Dec 24-25, 2026 Christmas Holidays Holiday
  • Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day Holiday
  • Mar 22-26, 2027 Easter Recess Break
  • Mar 26, 2027 Easter Recess Holiday Break
  • Mar 29, 2027 District Closed Holiday
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Kern High School District USD planning calendar

How these dates are put together, and what to double-check before you book anything.

Useful now22 published dates for the 2026–27 school year, laid out month by month.
CheckedTaken from the district’s own published calendar, not retyped from memory.
Kept currentLast updated April 29, 2026.
Full term dates table

Kern High School District USD 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 10-11, 2026Teacher Orientation
Aug 12, 2026First Day of School
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day
Oct 9, 2026First Quarter Ends
Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Nov 26-27, 2026Thanksgiving Holidays
Dec 18, 2026Fall Term Ends
Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027Christmas Recess
Dec 23, 2026Admission Day (In Lieu)
Dec 24-25, 2026Christmas Holidays
Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day
Jan 18, 2027Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Day
Jan 22, 2027Non-Student Inservice Day
Feb 8, 2027Lincoln's Day
Feb 15, 2027Washington's Day
Mar 12, 2027Third Quarter Ends
Mar 22-26, 2027Easter Recess
Mar 26, 2027Easter Recess Holiday
Mar 29, 2027District Closed
May 27, 2027Last Day of School
May 27, 2027Spring Term Ends
May 31, 2027Memorial Day

Kern High School District Calendar 2026-2027 FAQs

When is the first day of school in Kern High School District for 2026-2027?
The first day of school in Kern High School District for the 2026-2027 academic year is August 12, 2026.
When is spring break in Kern High School District for 2026-2027?
Spring break in Kern High School District for the 2026-2027 school year is scheduled from March 22 to March 26, 2027.
When is Christmas break in Kern High School District for 2026-2027?
Christmas break in Kern High School District for the 2026-2027 school year runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is winter break in Kern High School District for 2026-2027?
Winter break in Kern High School District for the 2026-2027 academic year takes place from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break in Kern High School District for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving break in Kern High School District for the 2026-2027 school year is November 26 to November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Kern High School District for 2026-2027?
The last day of school in Kern High School District for the 2026-2027 academic year is May 27, 2027.
When does the first quarter end in Kern High School District for 2026-2027?
The first quarter in Kern High School District ends on October 9, 2026.
When does the third quarter end in Kern High School District for 2026-2027?
The third quarter in Kern High School District ends on March 12, 2027.
When is Labor Day holiday in Kern High School District for 2026-2027?
Labor Day holiday in Kern High School District for the 2026-2027 school year is September 7, 2026.
When is Memorial Day holiday in Kern High School District for 2026-2027?
Memorial Day holiday in Kern High School District for the 2026-2027 school year is May 31, 2027.

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Kern High School District USD calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Kern High School District for 2026-2027?
The first day of school in Kern High School District for the 2026-2027 academic year is August 12, 2026.
When is spring break in Kern High School District for 2026-2027?
Spring break in Kern High School District for the 2026-2027 school year is scheduled from March 22 to March 26, 2027.
When is Christmas break in Kern High School District for 2026-2027?
Christmas break in Kern High School District for the 2026-2027 school year runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is winter break in Kern High School District for 2026-2027?
Winter break in Kern High School District for the 2026-2027 academic year takes place from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break in Kern High School District for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving break in Kern High School District for the 2026-2027 school year is November 26 to November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Kern High School District for 2026-2027?
The last day of school in Kern High School District for the 2026-2027 academic year is May 27, 2027.
When does the first quarter end in Kern High School District for 2026-2027?
The first quarter in Kern High School District ends on October 9, 2026.
When does the third quarter end in Kern High School District for 2026-2027?
The third quarter in Kern High School District ends on March 12, 2027.
When is Labor Day holiday in Kern High School District for 2026-2027?
Labor Day holiday in Kern High School District for the 2026-2027 school year is September 7, 2026.
When is Memorial Day holiday in Kern High School District for 2026-2027?
Memorial Day holiday in Kern High School District for the 2026-2027 school year is May 31, 2027.

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