- School starts Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026 and ends Thursday, June 10, 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. 18 to Jan. 1. Students are out Friday, Dec. 18 to Monday, Jan. 4, back Tuesday, Jan. 5.
- Spring break: April 12 to 16. Students are out Saturday, April 10 to Sunday, April 18, back Monday, April 19.
- 45 early release days for every school. Details below.
- Every Wednesday, all schools: early release, times vary by school. 35 Wednesdays from Aug. 26 to June 9; not on Aug. 19 (first day, a minimum day) and Oct. 7 (conference week minimum day). No early release on days with no school.
The San Carlos 2026-27 calendar
This is the district's own calendar, as San Carlos publishes it. Tap it to open the full-size image.
Add the San Carlos 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.
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.
San Carlos vacations and holidays, 2026-27
Every day with no school for students, from the first day to the last: 10 entries and 32 weekdays in all.
| Day off | Dates | Days of the week | School days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day Holiday | Sept. 7 | Mon | 1 |
| Local holiday Holiday | Oct. 12 | Mon | 1 |
| Veterans Day Holiday | Nov. 11 | Wed | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break Break | Nov. 23 to 27 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Winter break Break | Dec. 18 to Jan. 1 | Fri to Fri | 11 |
| Teacher professional development (no school for students) Staff day | Jan. 4 | Mon | 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday | Jan. 18 | Mon | 1 |
| February break Break | Feb. 15 to 19 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Spring break Break | April 12 to 16 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 31 | Mon | 1 |
San Carlos early release days
45 early release days in all.
Every Wednesday, all schools: early release, times vary by school. 35 Wednesdays from Aug. 26 to June 9; not on Aug. 19 (first day, a minimum day) and Oct. 7 (conference week minimum day). No early release on days with no school.
All 35 dates
Aug. 26, Sept. 2, Sept. 9, Sept. 16, Sept. 23, Sept. 30, Oct. 14, Oct. 21, Oct. 28, Nov. 4, Nov. 18, Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 16, Jan. 6, Jan. 13, Jan. 20, Jan. 27, Feb. 3, Feb. 10, Feb. 24, March 3, March 10, March 17, March 24, March 31, April 7, April 21, April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26, June 2 and June 9.
| Date | Day | What | Dismissal | Who |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 19 | Wed | First day of school, minimum day | Times vary by school | All schools |
| Sept. 4 | Fri | Minimum day | Times vary by school | All schools |
| Oct. 5 | Mon | Conference week minimum day | Times vary by school | All schools |
| Oct. 6 | Tue | Conference week minimum day | Times vary by school | All schools |
| Oct. 7 | Wed | Conference week minimum day | Times vary by school | All schools |
| Oct. 8 | Thu | Conference week minimum day | Times vary by school | All schools |
| Oct. 9 | Fri | Conference week minimum day | Times vary by school | All schools |
| Dec. 17 | Thu | Minimum day before winter break | Times vary by school | All schools |
| May 28 | Fri | Minimum day | Times vary by school | All schools |
| June 10 | Thu | Last day of school, minimum day | Times vary by school | All schools |
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.
- 3.5-day weekend: Friday, Sept. 4 at early dismissal to Monday, Sept. 7. Minimum day and Labor Day. Back Tuesday, Sept. 8.
- 2.5-day weekend: Saturday, Oct. 3 to Sunday, Oct. 4. A regular weekend. Monday, Oct. 5, an early release day.
- 3.5-day weekend: Friday, Oct. 9 at early dismissal to Monday, Oct. 12. Conference week minimum day and Local holiday. Back Tuesday, Oct. 13.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, Nov. 21 to Sunday, Nov. 29. Thanksgiving break. Back Monday, Nov. 30.
- 18.5 days off in a row: Thursday, Dec. 17 at early dismissal to Monday, Jan. 4. Minimum day before winter break, winter break and teacher professional development (no school for students). Back Tuesday, Jan. 5.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Jan. 16 to Monday, Jan. 18. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Back Tuesday, Jan. 19.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, Feb. 13 to Sunday, Feb. 21. February break. Back Monday, Feb. 22.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, April 10 to Sunday, April 18. Spring break. Back Monday, April 19.
- 3.5-day weekend: Friday, May 28 at early dismissal to Monday, May 31. Minimum day and Memorial Day. Back Tuesday, June 1.
One early release on a Friday or Monday makes a 2.5-day weekend.
Weeks with fewer than five school days
Nine weeks have fewer than five school days, and five weeks have none at all.
| Week of | School days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 17 | 3 | Before the first day |
| Sept. 7 | 4 | Labor Day |
| Oct. 12 | 4 | Local holiday |
| Nov. 9 | 4 | Veterans Day |
| Nov. 23 | 0 | Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 14 | 4 | Winter break |
| Dec. 21 | 0 | Winter break |
| Dec. 28 | 0 | Winter break |
| Jan. 4 | 4 | Teacher professional development (no school for students) |
| Jan. 18 | 4 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb. 15 | 0 | February break |
| April 12 | 0 | Spring break |
| May 31 | 4 | Memorial Day |
| June 7 | 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.
- Monday, Jan. 4: teacher professional development (no school for students)
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
- The calendar prints no testing dates.
- After the last day, the calendar still shows teacher work day (after the last day) (June 11) and Juneteenth (June 18). Students are already out.
First and last day of school
The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. The last day is Thursday, June 10, 2027, with early dismissal.
Teachers start sooner. Staff days before school run Aug. 13 to 18.
Grading periods
| Period | Dates | School days |
|---|---|---|
| 1st trimester | Aug. 19 to Nov. 13 | 60 |
| 2nd trimester | Nov. 16 to March 5 | 57 |
| 3rd trimester | March 8 to June 10 | 63 |
What the district notes
- San Carlos counts 180 instructional days, from Aug. 19 to June 10.
- Every Wednesday is an early dismissal day at all schools. The calendar prints no times; each school sets its own bell schedule.
Common questions
When does San Carlos start in 2026?
The first day of school for San Carlos School District is Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.
When is the last day of school for San Carlos in 2027?
The last day for students is Thursday, June 10, 2027. It is an early release day.
When is winter break for San Carlos?
Winter break runs Friday, Dec. 18 to Friday, Jan. 1. Counting weekends and the days next to it, students are out Friday, Dec. 18 to Monday, Jan. 4 and go back Tuesday, Jan. 5.
When is spring break for San Carlos?
Spring break runs Monday, April 12 to Friday, April 16. Counting weekends, students are out Saturday, April 10 to Sunday, April 18 and go back Monday, April 19.
When is Thanksgiving break for San Carlos?
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 San Carlos have early release days in 2026-27?
Yes. Wednesday, Aug. 19 (times vary by school), Friday, Sept. 4 (times vary by school), Monday, Oct. 5 (times vary by school), Tuesday, Oct. 6 (times vary by school), Wednesday, Oct. 7 (times vary by school), Thursday, Oct. 8 (times vary by school), Friday, Oct. 9 (times vary by school), Thursday, Dec. 17 (times vary by school), Friday, May 28 (times vary by school) and Thursday, June 10 (times vary by school) are for every school. Every Wednesday, all schools: early release, times vary by school. 35 Wednesdays from Aug. 26 to June 9; not on Aug. 19 (first day, a minimum day) and Oct. 7 (conference week minimum day). No early release on days with no school.
How do I put the San Carlos 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 district's calendar page and Central Middle School's calendar on the district's site.
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. 19: San Carlos School District 2026-2027 Calendar (PDF), board approved 1/15/26, page 1, August grid, 19 in green and underlined; note "19 First day of school (minimum day)"; legend "First Day of School = 8/19/26". Also: Central Middle School calendar (Google Calendar embedded on central.scsdk8.org), "First Day of School - Minimum Day" Aug. 19.
- Last day, June 10: San Carlos School District 2026-2027 Calendar (PDF), board approved 1/15/26, page 1, June grid, 10 in green and underlined; note "10 Last Day of school (minimum day) & End of Third Trimester"; legend "Last Day of School = 6/10/27 (minimum day)". Also: Central Middle School calendar (Google Calendar embedded on central.scsdk8.org), "End of Trimester 3" June 10.
- Teacher professional development and work days (before school starts), Aug. 13 to 18: San Carlos School District 2026-2027 Calendar (PDF), board approved 1/15/26, page 1, August notes "13, 14, 17, 18: Non Student Days: Teacher Professional Development, Teacher Work Days, Staff back to school Breakfast".
- Labor Day, Sept. 7: San Carlos School District 2026-2027 Calendar (PDF), board approved 1/15/26, page 1, September grid, 7 in blue; note "7 Labor Day Holiday". Also: Central Middle School calendar (Google Calendar embedded on central.scsdk8.org), "School Holiday - Labor Day" Sept. 7.
- Local holiday, Oct. 12: San Carlos School District 2026-2027 Calendar (PDF), board approved 1/15/26, page 1, October grid, 12 in blue; note "12 Local Holiday". Also: Central Middle School calendar (Google Calendar embedded on central.scsdk8.org), "School Holiday - Local (Indigenous Peoples Day)" Oct. 12.
- Veterans Day, Nov. 11: San Carlos School District 2026-2027 Calendar (PDF), board approved 1/15/26, page 1, November grid, 11 in blue; note "11 Veterans Day Holiday". Also: Central Middle School calendar (Google Calendar embedded on central.scsdk8.org), "No School - Veterans Day" Nov. 11.
- Thanksgiving break, Nov. 23 to 27: San Carlos School District 2026-2027 Calendar (PDF), board approved 1/15/26, page 1, November grid, 23 to 27 in blue; note "23-27 Fall Break". Also: Central Middle School calendar (Google Calendar embedded on central.scsdk8.org), "Fall Break - No School" Nov. 23 to 27.
- Winter break, Dec. 18 to Jan. 1: San Carlos School District 2026-2027 Calendar (PDF), board approved 1/15/26, page 1, December grid, 18 and 21 to 31 in blue; January grid, 1 in blue; notes "18-31 Winter Break" and "1 Winter Break". Also: Central Middle School calendar (Google Calendar embedded on central.scsdk8.org), "Winter Break - No School" Dec. 18 to Jan. 4.
- Teacher professional development (no school for students), Jan. 4: San Carlos School District 2026-2027 Calendar (PDF), board approved 1/15/26, page 1, January grid, 4 in blue; note "4 Non-Student Day: Teacher Professional Development". Also: Central Middle School calendar (Google Calendar embedded on central.scsdk8.org), "Teacher Professional Learning Full Day" Jan. 4.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18: San Carlos School District 2026-2027 Calendar (PDF), board approved 1/15/26, page 1, January grid, 18 in blue; note "18 M.L. King Jr. Holiday". Also: Central Middle School calendar (Google Calendar embedded on central.scsdk8.org), "No School - MLK Jr Holiday" Jan. 18.
- February break, Feb. 15 to 19: San Carlos School District 2026-2027 Calendar (PDF), board approved 1/15/26, page 1, February grid, 15 to 19 in blue; note "15 - 19 Mid-Winter Break". Also: Central Middle School calendar (Google Calendar embedded on central.scsdk8.org), "Mid-Winter Break" Feb. 15 to 19.
- Spring break, April 12 to 16: San Carlos School District 2026-2027 Calendar (PDF), board approved 1/15/26, page 1, April grid, 12 to 16 in blue; note "12-16 Spring Break". Also: Central Middle School calendar (Google Calendar embedded on central.scsdk8.org), "Spring Break - No School" April 12 to 16.
- Memorial Day, May 31: San Carlos School District 2026-2027 Calendar (PDF), board approved 1/15/26, page 1, May grid, 31 in blue; note "31 Memorial Day Holiday". Also: Central Middle School calendar (Google Calendar embedded on central.scsdk8.org), "No School - Memorial Day" May 31.
- Teacher work day (after the last day), June 11: San Carlos School District 2026-2027 Calendar (PDF), board approved 1/15/26, page 1, June grid, 11 in blue; note "11 Teacher Work Day".
- Juneteenth, June 18: San Carlos School District 2026-2027 Calendar (PDF), board approved 1/15/26, page 1, June grid, 18 in blue; note "18 Juneteenth Holiday".
- First day of school, minimum day, Aug. 19: San Carlos School District 2026-2027 Calendar (PDF), board approved 1/15/26, page 1, August grid, 19 in green; note "19 First day of school (minimum day)". Also: Central Middle School calendar (Google Calendar embedded on central.scsdk8.org), "First Day of School - Minimum Day" Aug. 19.
- Minimum day, Sept. 4: San Carlos School District 2026-2027 Calendar (PDF), board approved 1/15/26, page 1, September grid, 4 in orange; note "4 Minimum Day"; legend "Highlighted in Orange & Underlined = Additional Minimum Day". Also: Central Middle School calendar (Google Calendar embedded on central.scsdk8.org), "Minimum Day" Sept. 4.
- Conference week minimum day, Oct. 5: San Carlos School District 2026-2027 Calendar (PDF), board approved 1/15/26, page 1, October grid, 5 in orange; note "5-9 Conference Week - Minimum Days All Week". Also: Central Middle School calendar (Google Calendar embedded on central.scsdk8.org), "Conference Week - Minimum Days" Oct. 5 to 9.
- Conference week minimum day, Oct. 6: San Carlos School District 2026-2027 Calendar (PDF), board approved 1/15/26, page 1, October grid, 6 in orange; note "5-9 Conference Week - Minimum Days All Week". Also: Central Middle School calendar (Google Calendar embedded on central.scsdk8.org), "Conference Week - Minimum Days" Oct. 5 to 9.
- Conference week minimum day, Oct. 7: San Carlos School District 2026-2027 Calendar (PDF), board approved 1/15/26, page 1, October grid, 7 in orange; note "5-9 Conference Week - Minimum Days All Week". Also: Central Middle School calendar (Google Calendar embedded on central.scsdk8.org), "Conference Week - Minimum Days" Oct. 5 to 9.
- Conference week minimum day, Oct. 8: San Carlos School District 2026-2027 Calendar (PDF), board approved 1/15/26, page 1, October grid, 8 in orange; note "5-9 Conference Week - Minimum Days All Week". Also: Central Middle School calendar (Google Calendar embedded on central.scsdk8.org), "Conference Week - Minimum Days" Oct. 5 to 9.
- Conference week minimum day, Oct. 9: San Carlos School District 2026-2027 Calendar (PDF), board approved 1/15/26, page 1, October grid, 9 in orange; note "5-9 Conference Week - Minimum Days All Week". Also: Central Middle School calendar (Google Calendar embedded on central.scsdk8.org), "Conference Week - Minimum Days" Oct. 5 to 9.
- Minimum day before winter break, Dec. 17: San Carlos School District 2026-2027 Calendar (PDF), board approved 1/15/26, page 1, December grid, 17 in orange; note "17 Minimum Day". Also: Central Middle School calendar (Google Calendar embedded on central.scsdk8.org), "Minimum Day" Dec. 17.
- Minimum day, May 28: San Carlos School District 2026-2027 Calendar (PDF), board approved 1/15/26, page 1, May grid, 28 in orange; note "28 Minimum Day". Also: Central Middle School calendar (Google Calendar embedded on central.scsdk8.org), "Minimum Day" May 28.
- Last day of school, minimum day, June 10: San Carlos School District 2026-2027 Calendar (PDF), board approved 1/15/26, page 1, June grid, 10 in green; note "10 Last Day of school (minimum day)". Also: Central Middle School calendar (Google Calendar embedded on central.scsdk8.org), "End of Trimester 3" June 10.
- Wednesday early dismissal, every Wednesday: San Carlos School District 2026-2027 Calendar (PDF), board approved 1/15/26, page 1, legend "ALL SCHOOLS - Early Dismissal Every Wednesday".
- No wednesday early dismissal, Aug. 19: San Carlos School District 2026-2027 Calendar (PDF), board approved 1/15/26, page 1, note "19 First day of school (minimum day)".
- No wednesday early dismissal, Oct. 7: San Carlos School District 2026-2027 Calendar (PDF), board approved 1/15/26, page 1, note "5-9 Conference Week - Minimum Days All Week".
- 1st trimester: San Carlos School District 2026-2027 Calendar (PDF), board approved 1/15/26, page 1, November note "13 End of First Trimester".
- 2nd trimester: San Carlos School District 2026-2027 Calendar (PDF), board approved 1/15/26, page 1, March note "5 End of Second Trimester".
- 3rd trimester: San Carlos School District 2026-2027 Calendar (PDF), board approved 1/15/26, page 1, June note "10 Last Day of school (minimum day) & End of Third Trimester".