- School starts Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 and ends Wednesday, June 2, 2027, an early release day.
- 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. 8. Students are out Saturday, Dec. 19 to Sunday, Jan. 10, back Monday, Jan. 11.
- Spring break: March 22 to 26. Students are out Saturday, March 20 to Monday, March 29, back Tuesday, March 30.
- Seventeen early release days for every school. Details below.
The SCESD 2026-27 calendar
This is the district's own calendar, as SCESD publishes it. Tap it to open the full-size image.
Add the SCESD 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. 36 events.
Download .ics
Holidays and breaks
Only the days with no school. 13 events.
Download .ics
Early release days
Only the half days. 17 events.
Download .ics
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.
SCESD vacations and holidays, 2026-27
Every day with no school for students, from the first day to the last: 13 entries and 35 weekdays in all.
| Day off | Dates | Days of the week | School days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day Holiday | Sept. 7 | Mon | 1 |
| No school (12-month employee work day) Other | Oct. 12 | Mon | 1 |
| Staff development day (no school) Staff day | Nov. 2 | Mon | 1 |
| 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. 8 | Mon to Fri | 15 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday | Jan. 18 | Mon | 1 |
| Staff development day (no school) Staff day | Jan. 29 | Fri | 1 |
| Lincoln's Day Holiday | Feb. 12 | Fri | 1 |
| Presidents Day Holiday | Feb. 15 | Mon | 1 |
| Spring break Break | March 22 to 26 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Farmworkers Day (observed) Holiday | March 29 | Mon | 1 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 31 | Mon | 1 |
SCESD early release days
Seventeen early release days in all.
| Date | Day | What | Dismissal | Who |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 30 | Wed | Parent conferences minimum day | Minimum day, time not printed | All schools |
| Oct. 1 | Thu | Parent conferences minimum day | Minimum day, time not printed | All schools |
| Oct. 2 | Fri | Parent conferences minimum day | Minimum day, time not printed | All schools |
| Oct. 5 | Mon | Parent conferences minimum day | Minimum day, time not printed | All schools |
| Oct. 6 | Tue | Parent conferences minimum day | Minimum day, time not printed | All schools |
| Oct. 7 | Wed | Parent conferences minimum day | Minimum day, time not printed | All schools |
| Oct. 8 | Thu | Parent conferences minimum day | Minimum day, time not printed | All schools |
| Oct. 9 | Fri | Parent conferences minimum day | Minimum day, time not printed | All schools |
| March 10 | Wed | Parent conferences minimum day | Minimum day, time not printed | All schools |
| March 11 | Thu | Parent conferences minimum day | Minimum day, time not printed | All schools |
| March 12 | Fri | Parent conferences minimum day | Minimum day, time not printed | All schools |
| March 15 | Mon | Parent conferences minimum day | Minimum day, time not printed | All schools |
| March 16 | Tue | Parent conferences minimum day | Minimum day, time not printed | All schools |
| March 17 | Wed | Parent conferences minimum day | Minimum day, time not printed | All schools |
| March 18 | Thu | Parent conferences minimum day | Minimum day, time not printed | All schools |
| March 19 | Fri | Parent conferences minimum day | Minimum day, time not printed | All schools |
| June 2 | Wed | Last day of school | Minimum day, time not printed | All schools |
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. 2 at early dismissal to Sunday, Oct. 4. Parent conferences minimum day. Monday, Oct. 5, an early release day.
- 3.5-day weekend: Friday, Oct. 9 at early dismissal to Monday, Oct. 12. Parent conferences minimum day and No school (12-month employee work day). Back Tuesday, Oct. 13.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Oct. 31 to Monday, Nov. 2. Staff development day (no school). Back Tuesday, Nov. 3.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, Nov. 21 to Sunday, Nov. 29. Thanksgiving break. Back Monday, Nov. 30.
- 23 days off in a row: Saturday, Dec. 19 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: Friday, Jan. 29 to Sunday, Jan. 31. Staff development day (no school). Back Monday, Feb. 1.
- 4-day weekend: Friday, Feb. 12 to Monday, Feb. 15. Lincoln's Day and Presidents Day. Back Tuesday, Feb. 16.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, March 12 at early dismissal to Sunday, March 14. Parent conferences minimum day. Monday, March 15, an early release day.
- 10.5 days off in a row: Friday, March 19 at early dismissal to Monday, March 29. Parent conferences minimum day, spring break and Farmworkers Day (observed). Back Tuesday, March 30.
- 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 five weeks have none at all.
| Week of | School days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 3 | 2 | Before the first day |
| Sept. 7 | 4 | Labor Day |
| Oct. 12 | 4 | No school (12-month employee work day) |
| Nov. 2 | 4 | Staff development day (no school) |
| Nov. 9 | 4 | Veterans Day |
| Nov. 23 | 0 | Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 21 | 0 | Winter break |
| Dec. 28 | 0 | Winter break |
| Jan. 4 | 0 | Winter break |
| Jan. 18 | 4 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Jan. 25 | 4 | Staff development day (no school) |
| Feb. 8 | 4 | Lincoln's Day |
| Feb. 15 | 4 | Presidents Day |
| March 22 | 0 | Spring break |
| March 29 | 4 | Farmworkers Day (observed) |
| May 31 | 2 | Memorial Day and after the last day |
Teacher workdays: no school for students
Two of the days off are staff days. Teachers work; students stay home. Plan child care as you would for a holiday.
- Monday, Nov. 2: staff development day (no school)
- Friday, Jan. 29: 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
- The district calendar prints no testing dates.
- After the last day, the calendar still shows Juneteenth (observed) (June 18). Students are already out.
First and last day of school
Aug. 6First day, Thursday
June 2Last day, Wednesday
180School days, by our count
35Weekdays off between them
The first day of school is Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. The last day is Wednesday, June 2, 2027, with early dismissal.
Teachers start sooner. Staff days before school run July 29 to Aug. 5.
Grading periods
| Period | Dates | School days |
|---|---|---|
| 1st report period | Aug. 6 to Oct. 30 | 60 |
| 2nd report period | Nov. 3 to March 3 | 62 |
| 3rd report period | March 4 to May 25 | 53 |
The 3rd report period ends May 25; June 2 is the last day of school.
What the district notes
- Report cards for the first report period go home Friday, Nov. 20.
- Presidents Day weekend is four days: Lincoln's Day (Friday, Feb. 12) and Presidents Day (Monday, Feb. 15) are both holidays.
- Winter break runs three weeks, Dec. 21 through Jan. 8. Students return Monday, Jan. 11.
Common questions
When does SCESD start in 2026?
The first day of school for Salinas City Elementary School District is Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.
When is the last day of school for SCESD in 2027?
The last day for students is Wednesday, June 2, 2027. It is an early release day.
When is winter break for SCESD?
Winter break runs Monday, Dec. 21 to Friday, Jan. 8. Counting weekends, students are out Saturday, Dec. 19 to Sunday, Jan. 10 and go back Monday, Jan. 11.
When is spring break for SCESD?
Spring break runs Monday, March 22 to Friday, March 26. Counting weekends and the days next to it, students are out Saturday, March 20 to Monday, March 29 and go back Tuesday, March 30.
When is Thanksgiving break for SCESD?
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 SCESD have early release days in 2026-27?
Yes. Wednesday, Sept. 30 (minimum day, time not printed), Thursday, Oct. 1 (minimum day, time not printed), Friday, Oct. 2 (minimum day, time not printed), Monday, Oct. 5 (minimum day, time not printed), Tuesday, Oct. 6 (minimum day, time not printed), Wednesday, Oct. 7 (minimum day, time not printed), Thursday, Oct. 8 (minimum day, time not printed), Friday, Oct. 9 (minimum day, time not printed), Wednesday, March 10 (minimum day, time not printed), Thursday, March 11 (minimum day, time not printed), Friday, March 12 (minimum day, time not printed), Monday, March 15 (minimum day, time not printed), Tuesday, March 16 (minimum day, time not printed), Wednesday, March 17 (minimum day, time not printed), Thursday, March 18 (minimum day, time not printed), Friday, March 19 (minimum day, time not printed) and Wednesday, June 2 (minimum day, time not printed) are for every school.
How do I put the SCESD 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 each one against the Spanish edition of the calendar and the SCESD Calendar page.
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. 6: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, August grid, 6 the first gray day (key: Days in Session); "* First Day of School 6". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "*6 Primer día de escuela".
- Last day, June 2: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, June grid, 2 the last gray day; "*Last Day of School/ Minimum Day 2". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "*2 Ultimo día de clases/Día minimo".
- Independence Day (observed), July 3: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, July grid, 3 boxed in red (key: Holiday); "Independence Day Observance 3". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "3 Día de la Independencia".
- New teacher orientation, July 29 to 31: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, July grid, 29 to 31 circled; "New Teacher Orientation 29, 30, 31". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "29-31 Orientación para maestros nuevos".
- Staff development and teacher work days before school, Aug. 3 to 5: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, August grid, 3 to 5 circled (key: Staff Development Days/No School; Teacher Work Day/No School); "Staff Development Days 3 & 4", "Certificated Work Day 5". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "3 y 4 Días de capacitación", "5 Día de trabajo para maestros".
- Labor Day, Sept. 7: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, September grid, 7 boxed in red (key: Holiday); "Labor Day 7". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "7 Día del trabajador".
- No school (12-month employee work day), Oct. 12: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, October grid, 12 boxed, not gray (key: No School/12-Month Employee Work Day Only); "No-School/12-month Employee Work Day 12". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "12 No hay escuela/día de trabajo empleados de 12 meses".
- Staff development day (no school), Nov. 2: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, November grid, 2 circled (key: Staff Development Days/No School); "Staff Development Day 2". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "2 Día de capacitación".
- Veterans Day, Nov. 11: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, November grid, 11 boxed in red; "Veterans Day 11". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "11 Día de los Veteranos".
- Thanksgiving break, Nov. 23 to 27: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, November grid, 23 to 25 boxed, 26 and 27 boxed in red; "Thanksgiving Recess 23-27", "Thanksgiving 26", "Day After Thanksgiving 27". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "23-27 Vacaciones de Día de Acción de Gracias".
- Winter break, Dec. 21 to Jan. 8: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, December grid, 21 to 23 and 28 to 30 boxed, 24, 25 and 31 in red; January grid, 1 in red and 4 to 8 boxed; "Winter Recess 21-31", "Winter Recess 1-8". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "21-31 Vacaciones de invierno", "1-8 Vacaciones de invierno".
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, January grid, 18 boxed in red; "Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 18". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "18 Día de Martin Luther King Jr.".
- Staff development day (no school), Jan. 29: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, January grid, 29 circled (key: Staff Development Days/No School); "Staff Development Day 29". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "29 Día de capacitación".
- Lincoln's Day, Feb. 12: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, February grid, 12 boxed in red; "Lincoln's Day 12". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "12 Día del Presidente Lincoln".
- Presidents Day, Feb. 15: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, February grid, 15 boxed in red; "President's Day/Washington's Day 15". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "15 Día de los Presidentes/Día del Presidente Washington".
- Spring break, March 22 to 26: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, March grid, 22 to 25 boxed, 26 in red; "Spring Break 22-26", "Friday before Easter 26". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "22-26 Vacaciones de Primavera", "26 viernes antes de Pascua".
- Farmworkers Day (observed), March 29: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, March grid, 29 boxed in red; "Farmworkers Day Observed 29". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "29 Día de los trabajadores del campo".
- Memorial Day, May 31: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, May grid, 31 boxed in red; "Memorial Day 31". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "31 Día Conmemorativo".
- Juneteenth (observed), June 18: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, June grid, 18 boxed in red; "Juneteenth Observed 18". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "18 Día de liberación".
- Parent conferences minimum day, Sept. 30: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, September grid, 30 underlined and bold; "Parent Conferences/Minimum Days 30". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "30 Conferencias de padres/Día mínimo".
- Parent conferences minimum day, Oct. 1: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, October grid, 1 underlined and bold; "Parent Conferences/Minimum Days 1-9". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "1-9 Conferencias de padres/Días mínimos".
- Parent conferences minimum day, Oct. 2: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, October grid, 2 underlined and bold; "Parent Conferences/Minimum Days 1-9". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "1-9 Conferencias de padres/Días mínimos".
- Parent conferences minimum day, Oct. 5: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, October grid, 5 underlined and bold; "Parent Conferences/Minimum Days 1-9". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "1-9 Conferencias de padres/Días mínimos".
- Parent conferences minimum day, Oct. 6: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, October grid, 6 underlined and bold; "Parent Conferences/Minimum Days 1-9". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "1-9 Conferencias de padres/Días mínimos".
- Parent conferences minimum day, Oct. 7: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, October grid, 7 underlined and bold; "Parent Conferences/Minimum Days 1-9". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "1-9 Conferencias de padres/Días mínimos".
- Parent conferences minimum day, Oct. 8: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, October grid, 8 underlined and bold; "Parent Conferences/Minimum Days 1-9". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "1-9 Conferencias de padres/Días mínimos".
- Parent conferences minimum day, Oct. 9: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, October grid, 9 underlined and bold; "Parent Conferences/Minimum Days 1-9". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "1-9 Conferencias de padres/Días mínimos".
- Parent conferences minimum day, March 10: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, March grid, 10 underlined and bold; "Parent Conferences/Minimum Days 10-19". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "10-19 Conferencias de padres/Días mínimos".
- Parent conferences minimum day, March 11: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, March grid, 11 underlined and bold; "Parent Conferences/Minimum Days 10-19". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "10-19 Conferencias de padres/Días mínimos".
- Parent conferences minimum day, March 12: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, March grid, 12 underlined and bold; "Parent Conferences/Minimum Days 10-19". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "10-19 Conferencias de padres/Días mínimos".
- Parent conferences minimum day, March 15: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, March grid, 15 underlined and bold; "Parent Conferences/Minimum Days 10-19". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "10-19 Conferencias de padres/Días mínimos".
- Parent conferences minimum day, March 16: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, March grid, 16 underlined and bold; "Parent Conferences/Minimum Days 10-19". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "10-19 Conferencias de padres/Días mínimos".
- Parent conferences minimum day, March 17: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, March grid, 17 underlined and bold; "Parent Conferences/Minimum Days 10-19". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "10-19 Conferencias de padres/Días mínimos".
- Parent conferences minimum day, March 18: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, March grid, 18 underlined and bold; "Parent Conferences/Minimum Days 10-19". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "10-19 Conferencias de padres/Días mínimos".
- Parent conferences minimum day, March 19: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, March grid, 19 underlined and bold; "Parent Conferences/Minimum Days 10-19". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "10-19 Conferencias de padres/Días mínimos".
- Last day of school, June 2: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, "*Last Day of School/ Minimum Day 2". Also: SCESD 2026-2027 calendar, Spanish (PDF), "*2 Ultimo día de clases/Día minimo".
- 1st report period: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, "1st Report Period Ends 10/30".
- 2nd report period: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, "2nd Report Period Ends 3/3".
- 3rd report period: Salinas City Elementary School District Wide Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF, board approved April 14, 2026), page 1, "3rd Report Period Ends 5/25".