Santa Monica-Malibu Unified SMMUSD 2026–27 calendar dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 17-19, 2026 | Pupil-Free Days (No Students) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | First Day of Instruction |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day Holiday |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Local Holiday |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day Holiday |
| Nov 25, 2026 | Thanksgiving Recess Day |
| Nov 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Holiday |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Legal Holiday (Admissions Day Observed) |
| Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 | Winter Recess |
| Dec 24-25, 2026 | Winter Holidays |
| Dec 31, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 | New Year Holidays |
| Jan 4, 2027 | Pupil-Free Day (Secondary Students Only) |
| Jan 5, 2027 | Second Semester Begins |
| Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday |
| Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day Holiday |
| Mar 22 - Apr 2, 2027 | Spring Recess |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Local Holiday |
| Mar 29, 2027 | Cesar Chavez Day (Observed) |
| Apr 2, 2027 | Legal Holiday (Lincoln's Birthday Observed) |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day Holiday |
| Jun 9, 2027 | Last Day of Instruction |
| Jun 18, 2027 | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Calendar 2026-2027 FAQs
When is the first day of school in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District 2026-2027?
The first day of instruction is August 20, 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
When is spring break in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District 2026-2027?
Spring break (spring recess) is from March 22 to April 2, 2027. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
When is Christmas break in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District 2026-2027?
Christmas break falls within winter recess, which runs from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
When is winter break in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District 2026-2027?
Winter recess is scheduled from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
When is Thanksgiving break in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving recess day is November 25, 2026, with Thanksgiving Holiday on November 26, 2026 and an additional legal holiday on November 27, 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
When is the last day of school in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District 2026-2027?
The last day of instruction is June 9, 2027. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
When is Labor Day in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District 2026-2027?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and schools are closed. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is January 18, 2027. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
When is Memorial Day in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District 2026-2027?
Memorial Day is May 31, 2027, and the district is closed. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
When does the first semester end in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District 2026-2027?
The first semester ends on December 18, 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
When does the second semester begin in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District 2026-2027?
The second semester begins on January 5, 2027. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
When are final exams in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District 2026-2027?
Final exams take place in December 2026 (mid-month) and again in early June 2027 depending on school level. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
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