- School starts Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026 and ends Friday, June 4, 2027.
- Thanksgiving break: Nov. 23 to 27. Students are out Saturday, Nov. 21 to Sunday, Nov. 29, back Monday, Nov. 30.
- Winter break: Dec. 24 to Jan. 8. Students are out Thursday, Dec. 24 to Sunday, Jan. 10, back Monday, Jan. 11.
- Spring break: April 5 to 9. Students are out Friday, April 2 to Sunday, April 11, back Monday, April 12.
- Two early release days for every school, plus eight for some schools. Details below.
The PUSD 2026-27 calendar
This is the district's own calendar, as PUSD publishes it. Tap it to open the full-size image.
Add the PUSD 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. 14 events.
Download .ics
Early release days
Only the half days. 10 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.
PUSD vacations and holidays, 2026-27
Every day with no school for students, from the first day to the last: 12 entries and 31 weekdays in all.
| Day off | Dates | Days of the week | School days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day Holiday | Sept. 7 | Mon | 1 |
| Staff development day Staff day | Oct. 9 | Fri | 1 |
| Veterans Day Holiday | Nov. 11 | Wed | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break Break | Nov. 23 to 27 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Winter break Break | Dec. 24 to Jan. 8 | Thu to Fri | 12 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday | Jan. 18 | Mon | 1 |
| Lincoln's Birthday Holiday | Feb. 8 | Mon | 1 |
| Presidents' Day Holiday | Feb. 15 | Mon | 1 |
| School recess day Other | March 12 | Fri | 1 |
| School recess day Other | April 2 | Fri | 1 |
| Spring break Break | April 5 to 9 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 31 | Mon | 1 |
Days off for some schools only
These are school days for everyone else, so they are not in the table or the counts above.
- Friday, Nov. 20: Parent conference day, grades PK-5 only
- Monday, Jan. 11: Teacher work day, grades 6-12 only
PUSD early release days
Ten early release days in all. Two are for every school. The other eight are for some schools only.
| Date | Day | What | Dismissal | Who |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 30 | Fri | Minimum day | Times vary by school | All schools (PK-12) |
| Nov. 16 | Mon | Minimum day for conferences | Times vary by school | Grades 4-5 only |
| Nov. 17 | Tue | Minimum day for conferences | Times vary by school | Grades PK-5 only |
| Nov. 18 | Wed | Minimum day for conferences | Times vary by school | Grades PK-5 only |
| Nov. 19 | Thu | Minimum day for conferences | Times vary by school | Grades PK-5 only |
| Dec. 23 | Wed | Minimum day | Times vary by school | Grades PK-8 only |
| Feb. 26 | Fri | Minimum day | Times vary by school | All schools (PK-12) |
| May 28 | Fri | Minimum day | Times vary by school | Grades PK-5 only |
| June 3 | Thu | Minimum day | Times vary by school | Grades 6-8 only |
| June 4 | Fri | Last day of school, minimum day | Times vary by school | Grades PK-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.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, Oct. 9 to Sunday, Oct. 11. Staff development day. Back Monday, Oct. 12.
- 2.5-day weekend: Friday, Oct. 30 at early dismissal to Sunday, Nov. 1. Minimum day. Back Monday, Nov. 2.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, Nov. 21 to Sunday, Nov. 29. Thanksgiving break. Back Monday, Nov. 30.
- 18 days off in a row: Thursday, Dec. 24 to Sunday, Jan. 10. Winter break. Back Monday, Jan. 11.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Jan. 16 to Monday, Jan. 18. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Back Tuesday, Jan. 19.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Feb. 6 to Monday, Feb. 8. Lincoln's Birthday. Back Tuesday, Feb. 9.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Feb. 13 to Monday, Feb. 15. Presidents' Day. Back Tuesday, Feb. 16.
- 2.5-day weekend: Friday, Feb. 26 at early dismissal to Sunday, Feb. 28. Minimum day. Back Monday, March 1.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, March 12 to Sunday, March 14. School recess day. Back Monday, March 15.
- 10 days off in a row: Friday, April 2 to Sunday, April 11. School recess day and spring break. Back Monday, April 12.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, May 29 to Monday, May 31. Memorial Day. Back Tuesday, June 1.
Two early releases on a Friday or Monday make a 2.5-day weekend.
Weeks with fewer than five school days
Eleven weeks have fewer than five school days, and four weeks have none at all.
| Week of | School days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 10 | 2 | Before the first day |
| Sept. 7 | 4 | Labor Day |
| Oct. 5 | 4 | Staff development day |
| Nov. 9 | 4 | Veterans Day |
| Nov. 23 | 0 | Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 21 | 3 | Winter break |
| Dec. 28 | 0 | Winter break |
| Jan. 4 | 0 | Winter break |
| Jan. 18 | 4 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb. 8 | 4 | Lincoln's Birthday |
| Feb. 15 | 4 | Presidents' Day |
| March 8 | 4 | School recess day |
| March 29 | 4 | School recess day |
| April 5 | 0 | Spring break |
| May 31 | 4 | Memorial 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, Oct. 9: staff development day
Makeup days
The 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.
- Days off for some schools only: Friday, Nov. 20, grades PK-5 only and Monday, Jan. 11, grades 6-12 only. Other schools are open. The list is under Vacations and holidays.
First and last day of school
Aug. 13First day, Thursday
June 4Last day, Friday
181School days, by our count
31Weekdays off between them
The first day of school is Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. The last day is Friday, June 4, 2027.
Teachers start sooner. Staff days before school run Aug. 10 to 12.
Grading periods
Elementary trimesters (PK-5)
The district counts 60, 58 and 62 days. Our count of the 2nd trimester includes Nov. 20, a day off for PK-5 only, so it shows 59.
| Period | Dates | School days |
|---|---|---|
| 1st trimester | Aug. 13 to Nov. 6 | 60 |
| 2nd trimester | Nov. 9 to Feb. 26 | 59 |
| 3rd trimester | March 1 to June 4 | 62 |
Secondary semesters (6-12)
Quarters end Oct. 9, Dec. 23, March 19 and June 4. The district counts 87 and 93 days; Jan. 11 is a day off for grades 6-12, so their 2nd semester starts Jan. 12 and our count of 94 includes that day.
| Period | Dates | School days |
|---|---|---|
| 1st semester | Aug. 13 to Dec. 23 | 87 |
| 2nd semester | Jan. 11 to June 4 | 94 |
What the district notes
- The calendar prints no minimum day dismissal times; each school sets its own.
- Each level has 180 student days. The PK-5 trimesters have 60, 58 and 62 days; the 6-12 semesters have 87 and 93. The day counts differ by level because Nov. 20 is a day off for PK-5 only and Jan. 11 for grades 6-12 only.
- Extended year summer school runs June 14 to July 9, 2027. Juneteenth, June 18, is a holiday after the last day.
Common questions
When does PUSD start in 2026?
The first day of school for Pleasanton Unified School District is Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.
When is the last day of school for PUSD in 2027?
The last day for students is Friday, June 4, 2027.
When is winter break for PUSD?
Winter break runs Thursday, Dec. 24 to Friday, Jan. 8. Counting weekends, students are out Thursday, Dec. 24 to Sunday, Jan. 10 and go back Monday, Jan. 11.
When is spring break for PUSD?
Spring break runs Monday, April 5 to Friday, April 9. Counting weekends and the days next to it, students are out Friday, April 2 to Sunday, April 11 and go back Monday, April 12.
When is Thanksgiving break for PUSD?
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 PUSD have early release days in 2026-27?
Yes. Friday, Oct. 30 (times vary by school) and Friday, Feb. 26 (times vary by school) are for every school. Grades 4-5 only: Monday, Nov. 16 (times vary by school). Grades PK-5 only: Tuesday, Nov. 17, Wednesday, Nov. 18, Thursday, Nov. 19 and Friday, May 28 (times vary by school). Grades PK-8 only: Wednesday, Dec. 23 and Friday, June 4 (times vary by school). Grades 6-8 only: Thursday, June 3 (times vary by school).
How do I put the PUSD 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 the first and last days, every day off and every minimum day against the district's School Year Calendars page, the PUSD student calendar and the Spanish student calendar. 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. 13: Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, August grid, 13 in blue type; note "13 First Instructional Day". Also: Student Calendar 2026-27, English (PDF), "Thursday, August 13 First Day of School"; Calendario del Estudiante 2026-27, Spanish (PDF), "Jueves, 13 de agosto Primer día de clases".
- Last day, June 4: Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, June grid, 4 in blue type, lavender (Minimum Days); note "4 Last Instructional Day / PK-8 Minimum Day". Also: Student Calendar 2026-27, English (PDF), "Friday, June 4 Last Day of School: PK-8 Minimum Day"; Calendario del Estudiante 2026-27, Spanish (PDF), "Viernes, 4 de junio Ultimo día de clases: PK-8 Día mínimo".
- Staff development days, Aug. 10 to 11: Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, August grid, 10 and 11 in red (Staff Development Days (no students)); note "10-11 Mandatory Staff Development Day".
- Teacher work day, Aug. 12: Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, August grid, 12 in green (Teacher Work Days (no students)); note "12 Teacher Work Day".
- Labor Day, Sept. 7: Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, September grid, 7 in yellow (Federal / State Holidays); note "7 Labor Day Holiday". Also: Student Calendar 2026-27, English (PDF), "Monday, September 7 Labor Day: No School"; Calendario del Estudiante 2026-27, Spanish (PDF), "Lunes, 7 de septiembre Día del trabajo: No Hay Escuela".
- Staff development day, Oct. 9: Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, October grid, 9 in red; note "9 Mandatory Staff Development Day". Also: Student Calendar 2026-27, English (PDF), "Friday, October 9 Staff Development Day: No School"; Calendario del Estudiante 2026-27, Spanish (PDF), "Viernes, 9 de octubre No Hay Escuela".
- Veterans Day, Nov. 11: Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, November grid, 11 in yellow; note "11 Veterans Day Holiday". Also: Student Calendar 2026-27, English (PDF), "Wednesday, November 11 Veterans Day: No School"; Calendario del Estudiante 2026-27, Spanish (PDF), "Miércoles, 11 de noviembre Día de los Veteranos: No Hay Escuela".
- Parent conference day, Nov. 20: Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, November grid, 20 in green (Teacher Work Days (no students)); note "20 PK-5 Teacher Conference/Work Day". Also: Student Calendar 2026-27, English (PDF), "Friday, November 20 PK-5 Conference Day: No School for PK-5 Students"; Calendario del Estudiante 2026-27, Spanish (PDF), "Viernes, 20 de noviembre Conferencias de padres/maestros de PK-5: PK-5 los estudiantes no asisten a la escuela".
- Thanksgiving break, Nov. 23 to 27: Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, November grid, 23 to 25 and 27 in light blue (School Recess Days), 26 in yellow; note "23-27 Thanksgiving Break". Also: Student Calendar 2026-27, English (PDF), "November 23-27 Thanksgiving Break: No School"; Calendario del Estudiante 2026-27, Spanish (PDF), "23-27 de noviembre Vacaciones de Acción de gracias: No Hay Escuela".
- Winter break, Dec. 24 to Jan. 8: Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, December grid, 24 and 28 to 31 in light blue, 25 in yellow; January grid, 1 in yellow and 4 to 8 in light blue; notes "24-31 Winter Break" and "1-8 Winter Break". Also: Student Calendar 2026-27, English (PDF), "December 24, 2026 - January 8, 2027 Winter Break: No School"; Calendario del Estudiante 2026-27, Spanish (PDF), "24 de diciembre de 2026 - 8 de enero de 2027 Vacaciones de invierno: No Hay Escuela".
- Teacher work day, Jan. 11: Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, January grid, 11 in green (Teacher Work Days (no students)); note "11 6-12 Teacher Work Day"; January "Student Days 13 ^" (secondary). Also: Student Calendar 2026-27, English (PDF), "Monday, January 11 6-12 Teacher Work Day: No School for 6-12 Students"; Calendario del Estudiante 2026-27, Spanish (PDF), "Lunes, 11 de enero 6-12 ... 6-12 los estudiantes no asisten a la escuela".
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18: Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, January grid, 18 in yellow; note "18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday". Also: Student Calendar 2026-27, English (PDF), "Monday, January 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day: No School"; Calendario del Estudiante 2026-27, Spanish (PDF), "Lunes, 18 de enero Día de Martin Luther King: No Hay Escuela".
- Lincoln's Birthday, Feb. 8: Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, February grid, 8 in yellow; note "8 Lincoln's Birthday Holiday Observed". Also: Student Calendar 2026-27, English (PDF), "Monday, February 8 Lincoln's Birthday: No School"; Calendario del Estudiante 2026-27, Spanish (PDF), "Lunes, 8 de febrero El cumpleaños de Lincoln: No Hay Escuela".
- Presidents' Day, Feb. 15: Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, February grid, 15 in yellow; note "15 Presidents' Day Holiday". Also: Student Calendar 2026-27, English (PDF), "Monday, February 15 President's Day: No School"; Calendario del Estudiante 2026-27, Spanish (PDF), "Lunes, 15 de febrero Día de los presidentes: No Hay Escuela".
- School recess day, March 12: Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, March grid, 12 in light blue (School Recess Days); note "12 PK-12 School Recess". Also: Student Calendar 2026-27, English (PDF), "Friday, March 12 No School"; Calendario del Estudiante 2026-27, Spanish (PDF), "Viernes, 12 de marzo No Hay Escuela".
- School recess day, April 2: Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, April grid, 2 in light blue; note "2 PK-12 School Recess / CSEA Spring Holiday". Also: Student Calendar 2026-27, English (PDF), "Friday, April 2 No School"; Calendario del Estudiante 2026-27, Spanish (PDF), "Viernes, 2 de abril No Hay Escuela".
- Spring break, April 5 to 9: Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, April grid, 5 to 9 in light blue; note "5-9 Spring Break". Also: Student Calendar 2026-27, English (PDF), "April 5-9 Spring Break: No School"; Calendario del Estudiante 2026-27, Spanish (PDF), "5-9 de abril Vacaciones de primavera: No Hay Escuela".
- Memorial Day, May 31: Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, May grid, 31 in yellow; note "31 Memorial Day Holiday". Also: Student Calendar 2026-27, English (PDF), "Monday, May 31 Memorial Day: No School"; Calendario del Estudiante 2026-27, Spanish (PDF), "Lunes, 31 de mayo Día Conmemorativo: No Hay Escuela".
- Minimum day, Oct. 30: Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, October grid, 30 in lavender (Minimum Days); note "30 PK-12 Minimum Day". Also: Student Calendar 2026-27, English (PDF), "Friday, October 30 PK-12 Minimum Day"; Calendario del Estudiante 2026-27, Spanish (PDF), "Viernes, 30 de octubre PK-12 Horario de día mínimo".
- Minimum day for conferences, Nov. 16: Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, November grid, 16 in lavender; note "16 4-5 Minimum Day & Teacher Conf Day". Also: Student Calendar 2026-27, English (PDF), "Monday, November 16 4-5 Minimum Day"; Calendario del Estudiante 2026-27, Spanish (PDF), "Lunes, 16 de noviembre 4-5 Horario de día mínimo".
- Minimum day for conferences, Nov. 17: Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, November grid, 17 in lavender; note "17-19 PK-5 Minimum Days & Teacher Conf Days". Also: Student Calendar 2026-27, English (PDF), "November 17-19 PK-5 Minimum Day"; Calendario del Estudiante 2026-27, Spanish (PDF), "17-19 de noviembre PK-5 Horario de día mínimo".
- Minimum day for conferences, Nov. 18: Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, November grid, 18 in lavender; note "17-19 PK-5 Minimum Days & Teacher Conf Days". Also: Student Calendar 2026-27, English (PDF), "November 17-19 PK-5 Minimum Day"; Calendario del Estudiante 2026-27, Spanish (PDF), "17-19 de noviembre PK-5 Horario de día mínimo".
- Minimum day for conferences, Nov. 19: Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, November grid, 19 in lavender; note "17-19 PK-5 Minimum Days & Teacher Conf Days". Also: Student Calendar 2026-27, English (PDF), "November 17-19 PK-5 Minimum Day"; Calendario del Estudiante 2026-27, Spanish (PDF), "17-19 de noviembre PK-5 Horario de día mínimo".
- Minimum day, Dec. 23: Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, December grid, 23 in lavender; note "23 PK-8 Minimum Day". Also: Student Calendar 2026-27, English (PDF), "Wednesday, December 23 PK-8 Minimum Day"; Calendario del Estudiante 2026-27, Spanish (PDF), "Miércoles, 23 de diciembre PK-8 Horario de día mínimo".
- Minimum day, Feb. 26: Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, February grid, 26 in lavender; note "26 PK-12 Minimum Day". Also: Student Calendar 2026-27, English (PDF), "Friday, February 26 PK-12 Minimum Day"; Calendario del Estudiante 2026-27, Spanish (PDF), "Viernes, 26 de febrero PK-12 Horario de día mínimo".
- Minimum day, May 28: Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, May grid, 28 in lavender; note "28 PK-5 Minimum Day". Also: Student Calendar 2026-27, English (PDF), "Friday, May 28 PK-5 Minimum Day"; Calendario del Estudiante 2026-27, Spanish (PDF), "Viernes, 28 de mayo PK-5 Horario de día mínimo".
- Minimum day, June 3: Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, June grid, 3 in lavender; note "3 6-8 Minimum Day". Also: Student Calendar 2026-27, English (PDF), "Thursday, June 3 6-8 Minimum Day"; Calendario del Estudiante 2026-27, Spanish (PDF), "Jueves, 3 de junio 6-8 Horario de día mínimo".
- Last day of school, minimum day, June 4: Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, June grid, 4 in lavender; note "4 Last Instructional Day / PK-8 Minimum Day". Also: Student Calendar 2026-27, English (PDF), "Friday, June 4 Last Day of School: PK-8 Minimum Day"; Calendario del Estudiante 2026-27, Spanish (PDF), "Viernes, 4 de junio Ultimo día de clases: PK-8 Día mínimo".
- 1st trimester (elementary trimesters (pk-5)): Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, Term Dates, PK-5 "11/06/26 1st Trimester Ends"; Instructional Days "Trimester 1 = 60"; November note "6 1st Trimester (PK-5) Ends".
- 2nd trimester (elementary trimesters (pk-5)): Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, Term Dates, PK-5 "02/26/27 2nd Trimester Ends"; Instructional Days "Trimester 2 = 58"; February note "26 2nd Trimester (PK-5) Ends".
- 3rd trimester (elementary trimesters (pk-5)): Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, Term Dates, PK-5 "06/04/27 3rd Trimester Ends"; Instructional Days "Trimester 3 = 62".
- 1st semester (secondary semesters (6-12)): Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, Term Dates, 6-12 "12/23/26 2nd Quarter Ends"; Instructional Days "Semester 1 = 87".
- 2nd semester (secondary semesters (6-12)): Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF), page 1, Term Dates, 6-12 "06/04/27 4th Quarter Ends"; Instructional Days "Semester 2 = 93".