Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027
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Palo Alto USD District 2026–27 calendar dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | K-8 Teacher Work Day |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 9-12 Staff Development Day |
| Aug 13, 2026 | First Day of School |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Early Release Day |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day - No School |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Staff Development Day - No School |
| Oct 19, 2026 | First Day of Full-Day Kindergarten |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Early Release Day |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day - No School |
| Nov 20, 2026 | Early Release Day |
| Nov 23-27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break - No School |
| Dec 18, 2026 | Early Release Day |
| Dec 21, 2026-Jan 4, 2027 | Winter Break - No School |
| Jan 4, 2027 | K-8 Staff Development Day |
| Jan 4, 2027 | 9-12 Teacher Work Day |
| Jan 5, 2027 | Students Return to School |
| Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School |
| Feb 12, 2027 | Local Holiday - No School |
| Feb 15, 2027 | Washington’s Birthday Observed - No School |
| Mar 15, 2027 | Local Holiday - No School |
| Mar 16, 2027 | Staff Development Day - No School |
| Apr 2, 2027 | Early Release Day |
| Apr 5-9, 2027 | Spring Break - No School |
| Apr 30, 2027 | Local Holiday - No School |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day - No School |
| Jun 1, 2027 | Early Release Day |
| Jun 2, 2027 | Early Release Day |
| Jun 3, 2027 | Early Release / Last Day of School |
Palo Alto Unified School District Calendar 2026-2027 – Important Dates
When is the first day of school in Palo Alto Unified School District Calendar 2026-2027?
The first day of school in Palo Alto Unified School District for the 2026-2027 school year is August 13, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Palo Alto Unified School District Calendar 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Palo Alto Unified School District for the 2026-2027 school year is from April 5 to April 9, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Palo Alto Unified School District Calendar 2026-2027?
Christmas Break in Palo Alto Unified School District for the 2026-2027 school year falls during the Winter Break from December 21, 2026 to January 4, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Palo Alto Unified School District Calendar 2026-2027?
Winter Break in Palo Alto Unified School District for the 2026-2027 school year is from December 21, 2026 through January 4, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Palo Alto Unified School District Calendar 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break in Palo Alto Unified School District for the 2026-2027 school year is from November 23 to November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Palo Alto Unified School District Calendar 2026-2027?
The last day of school in Palo Alto Unified School District for the 2026-2027 school year is June 3, 2027. This is also an early release day.
When is Labor Day holiday in Palo Alto Unified School District Calendar 2026-2027?
Labor Day holiday in Palo Alto Unified School District for the 2026-2027 school year is on September 7, 2026, and there is no school on this day.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Palo Alto Unified School District Calendar 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Palo Alto Unified School District for the 2026-2027 school year is on January 18, 2027, and schools will be closed.
When is Washington’s Birthday observed in Palo Alto Unified School District Calendar 2026-2027?
Washington’s Birthday observed in Palo Alto Unified School District for the 2026-2027 school year is February 15, 2027, and there is no school.
When is Memorial Day in Palo Alto Unified School District Calendar 2026-2027?
Memorial Day in Palo Alto Unified School District for the 2026-2027 school year is May 31, 2027, and schools will be closed.
Dates can change after publication. Read our calendar disclaimer.