- School starts Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026 and ends Thursday, May 27, 2027.
- Thanksgiving break: Nov. 23 to 27. Students are out Saturday, Nov. 21 to Sunday, Nov. 29, back Monday, Nov. 30.
- Winter break: Dec. 21 to Jan. 4. Students are out Saturday, Dec. 19 to Monday, Jan. 4, back Tuesday, Jan. 5.
- Spring break: April 5 to 9. Students are out Saturday, April 3 to Sunday, April 11, back Monday, April 12.
- One early release day for every school, plus 16 for some schools. Details below.
The DUSD 2026-27 calendar
This is the district's own calendar, as DUSD publishes it. Tap it to open the full-size image.
Add the DUSD calendar to your phone
Pick a file. Each one is an all-day event per day off or half day, and a break is one event across all its days.
Every date
First and last day, every day off, every early release and grading period dates. 32 events.
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Holidays and breaks
Only the days with no school. 9 events.
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Early release days
Only the half days. 17 events.
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On an iPhone
Tap a file above, then tap Add All. The dates go into the calendar you choose.
In Google Calendar
On a computer, open Google Calendar, then Settings, then Import & export. Choose the file and the calendar to add it to. The dates show up on your Android phone too.
In Outlook
Open the downloaded file, or in Outlook on the web go to Add calendar, then Upload from file.
These files are a copy of the calendar today. If the district changes a date, download the file again.
DUSD vacations and holidays, 2026-27
Every day with no school for students, from the first day to the last: nine entries and 28 weekdays in all.
| Day off | Dates | Days of the week | School days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day Holiday | Sept. 7 | Mon | 1 |
| No school Other | Oct. 15 to 16 | Thu to Fri | 2 |
| Veterans Day Holiday | Nov. 11 | Wed | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break Break | Nov. 23 to 27 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Winter break Break | Dec. 21 to Jan. 4 | Mon to Mon | 11 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday | Jan. 18 | Mon | 1 |
| Presidents Day Holiday | Feb. 15 | Mon | 1 |
| Staff development day, no school Staff day | March 12 | Fri | 1 |
| Spring break Break | April 5 to 9 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
DUSD early release days
Seventeen early release days in all. One is for every school. The other 16 are for some schools only.
| Date | Day | What | Dismissal | Who |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 11 | Tue | First day of school | Early release, times vary by school | Grades 1-5 only |
| Oct. 12 | Mon | Early release day | Early release, times vary by school | Grades 1-5 only |
| Oct. 13 | Tue | Early release day | Early release, times vary by school | Grades 1-5 only |
| Oct. 26 | Mon | Minimum day, conferences | Minimum day, times vary by school | Grades TK-8 only |
| Oct. 27 | Tue | Minimum day, conferences | Minimum day, times vary by school | Grades TK-8 only |
| Oct. 28 | Wed | Minimum day, conferences | Minimum day, times vary by school | Grades TK-8 only |
| Oct. 29 | Thu | Minimum day, conferences | Minimum day, times vary by school | Grades TK-8 only |
| Oct. 30 | Fri | Minimum day | Minimum day, times vary by school | Grades TK-8 only |
| Dec. 16 | Wed | Finals schedule | Minimum day (finals schedule), times vary by school | Grades 9-12 only |
| Dec. 17 | Thu | Finals schedule | Minimum day (finals schedule), times vary by school | Grades 9-12 only |
| Dec. 18 | Fri | Finals schedule, end of 1st semester | Minimum day (finals schedule), times vary by school | Grades 9-12 only |
| Dec. 18 | Fri | Minimum day, end of 1st semester | Minimum day, times vary by school | Grades TK-8 only |
| March 8 | Mon | Early release day | Early release, times vary by school | Grades 1-5 only |
| April 2 | Fri | Minimum day before spring break | Minimum day, times vary by school | All schools |
| May 24 | Mon | Early release day | Early release, times vary by school | Grades 1-5 only |
| May 25 | Tue | Early release day | Early release, times vary by school | Grades 1-5 only |
| May 27 | Thu | Last day of school | Minimum day, times vary by school | Grades TK-8 only |
Where the time varies by school, your school sends its own dismissal time.
Calendar notes: what to plan around
Long weekends and breaks
Every stretch of three or more days with no school, counting weekends. A half day next to a weekend adds half a day.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Sept. 5 to Monday, Sept. 7. Labor Day. Back Tuesday, Sept. 8.
- 4-day weekend: Thursday, Oct. 15 to Sunday, Oct. 18. No school. Back Monday, Oct. 19.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, Nov. 21 to Sunday, Nov. 29. Thanksgiving break. Back Monday, Nov. 30.
- 17 days off in a row: Saturday, Dec. 19 to Monday, Jan. 4. Winter break. Back Tuesday, Jan. 5.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Jan. 16 to Monday, Jan. 18. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Back Tuesday, Jan. 19.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Feb. 13 to Monday, Feb. 15. Presidents Day. Back Tuesday, Feb. 16.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, March 12 to Sunday, March 14. Staff development day, no school. Back Monday, March 15.
- 9.5 days off in a row: Friday, April 2 at early dismissal to Sunday, April 11. Minimum day before spring break and spring break. Back Monday, April 12.
Weeks with fewer than five school days
Nine weeks have fewer than five school days, and four weeks have none at all.
| Week of | School days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 10 | 4 | Before the first day |
| Sept. 7 | 4 | Labor Day |
| Oct. 12 | 3 | No school |
| Nov. 9 | 4 | Veterans Day |
| Nov. 23 | 0 | Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 21 | 0 | Winter break |
| Dec. 28 | 0 | Winter break |
| Jan. 4 | 4 | Winter break |
| Jan. 18 | 4 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb. 15 | 4 | Presidents Day |
| March 8 | 4 | Staff development day, no school |
| April 5 | 0 | Spring break |
| May 24 | 4 | After the last day |
Teacher workdays: no school for students
One of the days off is a staff day. Teachers work; students stay home. Plan child care as you would for a holiday.
- Friday, March 12: staff development day, no school
Makeup days
The district calendar names no makeup days. If school closes for weather, the district announces how the day is made up.
Also worth knowing
- School is open on a federal holiday: Columbus Day (Monday, Oct. 12). Banks, post offices and many offices close; school does not.
- After the last day, the calendar still shows teacher work day, no school (May 28), Memorial Day (May 31) and Juneteenth (observed) (June 18). Students are already out.
First and last day of school
Aug. 11First day, Tuesday
May 27Last day, Thursday
180School days, by our count
28Weekdays off between them
The first day of school is Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. The last day is Thursday, May 27, 2027.
Teachers start sooner. Staff days before school run Aug. 4 to 10.
Grading periods
The calendar also marks the end of the 1st quarter (Friday, Oct. 9) and the 3rd quarter (Thursday, March 11) for TK-12.
| Period | Dates | School days |
|---|---|---|
| 1st semester | Aug. 11 to Dec. 18 | 85 |
| 2nd semester | Jan. 5 to May 27 | 95 |
What the district notes
- The calendar counts 180 student instruction days for TK-12 (85 in the first semester, 95 in the second), 185 teacher work days and 187 for new teachers.
- Early release and minimum day dismissal times are set by each school's bell schedule; the district links every school's 2026-27 bell schedule from its Bell Schedules page.
Common questions
When does DUSD start in 2026?
The first day of school for Dublin Unified School District is Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026.
When is the last day of school for DUSD in 2027?
The last day for students is Thursday, May 27, 2027.
When is winter break for DUSD?
Winter break runs Monday, Dec. 21 to Monday, Jan. 4. Counting weekends, students are out Saturday, Dec. 19 to Monday, Jan. 4 and go back Tuesday, Jan. 5.
When is spring break for DUSD?
Spring break runs Monday, April 5 to Friday, April 9. Counting weekends, students are out Saturday, April 3 to Sunday, April 11 and go back Monday, April 12.
When is Thanksgiving break for DUSD?
Thanksgiving break runs Monday, Nov. 23 to Friday, Nov. 27. Counting weekends, students are out Saturday, Nov. 21 to Sunday, Nov. 29 and go back Monday, Nov. 30.
Does DUSD have early release days in 2026-27?
Yes. Friday, April 2 (minimum day, times vary by school) is for every school. Grades 1-5 only: Tuesday, Aug. 11, Monday, Oct. 12, Tuesday, Oct. 13, Monday, March 8, Monday, May 24 and Tuesday, May 25 (early release, times vary by school). Grades TK-8 only: Monday, Oct. 26, Tuesday, Oct. 27, Wednesday, Oct. 28, Thursday, Oct. 29, Friday, Oct. 30, Friday, Dec. 18 and Thursday, May 27 (minimum day, times vary by school). Grades 9-12 only: Wednesday, Dec. 16, Thursday, Dec. 17 and Friday, Dec. 18 (minimum day (finals schedule), times vary by school).
How do I put the DUSD calendar on my phone?
Download one of the .ics files on this page. On an iPhone, open it and tap Add All. On Android or a computer, import it into Google Calendar or Outlook.
How we checked these dates
We read every date off the district's own calendar twice: once from the PDF's text and once from the image, cell by cell against its legend. Then we checked every day off against the district's Instructional Calendar page, the district's 2026-27 bell schedules page and the Frederiksen Elementary 2026-27 bell schedule linked from the district's bell schedules page. The other dates rest on the district's calendar alone.
Every weekday on this page matches its date. If the district changes its calendar, its page is the final word.
Where each date is on the district's calendar
- First day, Aug. 11: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, August grid, 11 in purple (legend "First / Last Day"); note "11 First Day of School / 1-5th Early Release".
- Last day, May 27: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, May grid, 27 in purple; notes "27 TK-12 Last Day of School /Semester End", "27 TK-8 Minimum Day".
- Independence Day (observed), July 3: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, July grid, 3 in yellow (legend "Federal / State Holidays (No School)").
- New teacher work days, Aug. 4 to 5: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, August grid, 4 and 5 in red (legend "New Teacher Work Day"); note "4-5 New Teacher Work Day".
- Staff development days, Aug. 6 to 7: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, August grid, 6 and 7 in orange; note "6-7 Staff Development Day".
- Teacher work day, no school, Aug. 10: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, August grid, 10 in green (legend "Teacher Work Day"); note "10 TK-12 Teacher Work Day/No School".
- Labor Day, Sept. 7: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, September grid, 7 in yellow; note "7 Labor Day Holiday". Also: Frederiksen Elementary 2026-2027 Bell Schedule, with the district's no school days (PDF), No School Days "9/7 Labor Day".
- No school, Oct. 15 to 16: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, October grid, 15 and 16 in light blue (legend "No School"); note "15-16 No School". Also: Frederiksen Elementary 2026-2027 Bell Schedule, with the district's no school days (PDF), No School Days "10/15-10/16 No School".
- Veterans Day, Nov. 11: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, November grid, 11 in yellow; note "11 Veterans Day Holiday". Also: Frederiksen Elementary 2026-2027 Bell Schedule, with the district's no school days (PDF), No School Days "11/11 Veteran's Day".
- Thanksgiving break, Nov. 23 to 27: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, November grid, 23 to 27 in light blue, 26 in bold; notes "23-27 Thanksgiving Break", "26 Thanksgiving Holiday". Also: Frederiksen Elementary 2026-2027 Bell Schedule, with the district's no school days (PDF), No School Days "11/23-11/27 Thanksgiving Break".
- Winter break, Dec. 21 to Jan. 4: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, December grid, 21 to 31 in light blue, 25 in bold; January grid, 1 and 4 in light blue; notes "21-31 Winter Break", "25 Christmas Day Holiday", "1 New Year's Day Holiday", "1-4 Winter Break Continued". Also: Frederiksen Elementary 2026-2027 Bell Schedule, with the district's no school days (PDF), No School Days "12/21-1/4/27 Winter Break".
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, January grid, 18 in yellow; note "18 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday". Also: Frederiksen Elementary 2026-2027 Bell Schedule, with the district's no school days (PDF), No School Days "1/18 Martin Luther King".
- Presidents Day, Feb. 15: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, February grid, 15 in yellow; note "15 President's Day Holiday". Also: Frederiksen Elementary 2026-2027 Bell Schedule, with the district's no school days (PDF), No School Days "2/15 President's Day".
- Staff development day, no school, March 12: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, March grid, 12 in orange (legend "Staff Development Days / No School"); note "12 Staff Development Day / No School". Also: Frederiksen Elementary 2026-2027 Bell Schedule, with the district's no school days (PDF), No School Days "3/12 Staff Development".
- Spring break, April 5 to 9: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, April grid, 5 to 9 in light blue; note "5-9 Spring Break". Also: Frederiksen Elementary 2026-2027 Bell Schedule, with the district's no school days (PDF), No School Days "4/5-4/9 Spring Break".
- Teacher work day, no school, May 28: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, May grid, 28 in green; note "28 TK-12 Teacher Work Day/No School".
- Memorial Day, May 31: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, May grid, 31 in yellow; note "31 Memorial Day Holiday". Also: Frederiksen Elementary 2026-2027 Bell Schedule, with the district's no school days (PDF), No School Days "5/31 Memorial Day".
- Juneteenth (observed), June 18: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, June grid, 18 in yellow (legend "Federal / State Holidays (No School)").
- First day of school, Aug. 11: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, August grid, 11 in purple; note "11 First Day of School / 1-5th Early Release".
- Early release day, Oct. 12: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, October grid, 12 double-boxed (legend "Early Release Days"); note "12-13 1-5th Early Release Days".
- Early release day, Oct. 13: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, October grid, 13 double-boxed; note "12-13 1-5th Early Release Days".
- Minimum day, conferences, Oct. 26: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, October grid, 26 boxed in bold (legend "Minimum Days"); note "26-29 TK-8 Min. Day/Conference".
- Minimum day, conferences, Oct. 27: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, October grid, 27 boxed in bold; note "26-29 TK-8 Min. Day/Conference".
- Minimum day, conferences, Oct. 28: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, October grid, 28 boxed in bold; note "26-29 TK-8 Min. Day/Conference".
- Minimum day, conferences, Oct. 29: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, October grid, 29 boxed in bold; note "26-29 TK-8 Min. Day/Conference".
- Minimum day, Oct. 30: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, October grid, 30 boxed in bold; note "30 TK-8 Minimum Day".
- Finals schedule, Dec. 16: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, December grid, 16 boxed in bold (legend "Minimum Days"); note "16-18 9-12 Finals Schedule".
- Finals schedule, Dec. 17: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, December grid, 17 boxed in bold; note "16-18 9-12 Finals Schedule".
- Finals schedule, end of 1st semester, Dec. 18: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, December grid, 18 boxed in bold; notes "16-18 9-12 Finals Schedule", "18 TK-12 1st Semester End".
- Minimum day, end of 1st semester, Dec. 18: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, December grid, 18 boxed in bold; notes "18 TK-8 Minimum Day", "18 TK-12 1st Semester End".
- Early release day, March 8: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, March grid, 8 double-boxed; note "8 1-5th Early Release Day".
- Minimum day before spring break, April 2: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, April grid, 2 boxed in bold; note "2 TK-12 Minimum Day".
- Early release day, May 24: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, May grid, 24 double-boxed; note "24-25 1-5th Early Release".
- Early release day, May 25: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, May grid, 25 double-boxed; note "24-25 1-5th Early Release".
- Last day of school, May 27: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, May grid, 27 in purple; notes "27 TK-8 Minimum Day", "27 TK-12 Last Day of School /Semester End".
- Dismissal time, First day of school, Aug. 11: DUSD 2026-2027 School Year: Bell Schedules, "2026-2027 BELL SCHEDULES": a separate bell schedule for each school.
- Dismissal time, Early release day, Oct. 12: DUSD 2026-2027 School Year: Bell Schedules, "2026-2027 BELL SCHEDULES": a separate bell schedule for each school.
- Dismissal time, Early release day, Oct. 13: DUSD 2026-2027 School Year: Bell Schedules, "2026-2027 BELL SCHEDULES": a separate bell schedule for each school.
- Dismissal time, Minimum day, conferences, Oct. 26: DUSD 2026-2027 School Year: Bell Schedules, "2026-2027 BELL SCHEDULES": a separate bell schedule for each school.
- Dismissal time, Minimum day, conferences, Oct. 27: DUSD 2026-2027 School Year: Bell Schedules, "2026-2027 BELL SCHEDULES": a separate bell schedule for each school.
- Dismissal time, Minimum day, conferences, Oct. 28: DUSD 2026-2027 School Year: Bell Schedules, "2026-2027 BELL SCHEDULES": a separate bell schedule for each school.
- Dismissal time, Minimum day, conferences, Oct. 29: DUSD 2026-2027 School Year: Bell Schedules, "2026-2027 BELL SCHEDULES": a separate bell schedule for each school.
- Dismissal time, Minimum day, Oct. 30: DUSD 2026-2027 School Year: Bell Schedules, "2026-2027 BELL SCHEDULES": a separate bell schedule for each school.
- Dismissal time, Finals schedule, Dec. 16: DUSD 2026-2027 School Year: Bell Schedules, "2026-2027 BELL SCHEDULES": a separate bell schedule for each school.
- Dismissal time, Finals schedule, Dec. 17: DUSD 2026-2027 School Year: Bell Schedules, "2026-2027 BELL SCHEDULES": a separate bell schedule for each school.
- Dismissal time, Finals schedule, end of 1st semester, Dec. 18: DUSD 2026-2027 School Year: Bell Schedules, "2026-2027 BELL SCHEDULES": a separate bell schedule for each school.
- Dismissal time, Minimum day, end of 1st semester, Dec. 18: DUSD 2026-2027 School Year: Bell Schedules, "2026-2027 BELL SCHEDULES": a separate bell schedule for each school.
- Dismissal time, Early release day, March 8: DUSD 2026-2027 School Year: Bell Schedules, "2026-2027 BELL SCHEDULES": a separate bell schedule for each school.
- Dismissal time, Minimum day before spring break, April 2: DUSD 2026-2027 School Year: Bell Schedules, "2026-2027 BELL SCHEDULES": a separate bell schedule for each school.
- Dismissal time, Early release day, May 24: DUSD 2026-2027 School Year: Bell Schedules, "2026-2027 BELL SCHEDULES": a separate bell schedule for each school.
- Dismissal time, Early release day, May 25: DUSD 2026-2027 School Year: Bell Schedules, "2026-2027 BELL SCHEDULES": a separate bell schedule for each school.
- Dismissal time, Last day of school, May 27: DUSD 2026-2027 School Year: Bell Schedules, "2026-2027 BELL SCHEDULES": a separate bell schedule for each school.
- 1st semester: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, note "18 TK-12 1st Semester End"; "1st Semester Days = 85".
- 2nd semester: Dublin Unified School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board approved April 14, 2026 (PDF), page 1, note "27 TK-12 Last Day of School /Semester End"; "2nd Semester Days = 95".