- School starts Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026 and ends Wednesday, June 9, 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. 8. Students are out Saturday, Dec. 19 to Wednesday, Jan. 13, back Thursday, Jan. 14.
- Spring vacation day: March 26. Students are out Friday, March 26 to Sunday, April 4, back Monday, April 5.
- 37 early release days for every school. Details below.
- Every Monday, all schools: early release, 1 hour early. 31 Mondays from Aug. 17 to May 24. No early release on days with no school.
The SMJUHSD 2026-27 calendar
This is the district's own calendar, as SMJUHSD publishes it. Tap it to open the full-size image.
Add the SMJUHSD 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. 54 events.
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Holidays and breaks
Only the days with no school. 12 events.
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Early release days
Only the half days. 37 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.
SMJUHSD vacations and holidays, 2026-27
Every day with no school for students, from the first day to the last: 12 entries and 35 weekdays in all.
| Day off | Dates | Days of the week | School days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day Holiday | Sept. 7 | 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 |
| Staff development days (no school) Staff day | Jan. 11 to 12 | Mon to Tue | 2 |
| All-staff workday (no school) Staff day | Jan. 13 | Wed | 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday | Jan. 18 | Mon | 1 |
| Lincoln's Day Holiday | Feb. 8 | Mon | 1 |
| Presidents Day Holiday | Feb. 15 | Mon | 1 |
| Spring vacation day Holiday | March 26 | Fri | 1 |
| Spring break Break | March 29 to April 2 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 31 | Mon | 1 |
SMJUHSD early release days
37 early release days in all.
Every Monday, all schools: early release, 1 hour early. 31 Mondays from Aug. 17 to May 24. No early release on days with no school.
All 31 dates
Aug. 17, Aug. 24, Aug. 31, Sept. 14, Sept. 21, Sept. 28, Oct. 5, Oct. 12, Oct. 19, Oct. 26, Nov. 2, Nov. 9, Nov. 16, Nov. 30, Dec. 7, Dec. 14, Jan. 25, Feb. 1, Feb. 22, March 1, March 8, March 15, March 22, April 5, April 12, April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 17 and May 24.
| Date | Day | What | Dismissal | Who |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 28 | Fri | Minimum day | Minimum day, time not printed | All schools |
| Sept. 25 | Fri | Minimum day (progress reports) | Minimum day, time not printed | All schools |
| Nov. 6 | Fri | Minimum day (progress reports) | Minimum day, time not printed | All schools |
| Feb. 26 | Fri | Minimum day (progress reports) | Minimum day, time not printed | All schools |
| March 25 | Thu | Spring Fair minimum day | Minimum day, time not printed | All schools |
| April 16 | Fri | Minimum day (progress reports) | 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.
- 2.5-day weekend: Friday, Aug. 28 at early dismissal to Sunday, Aug. 30. Minimum day. Back Monday, Aug. 31.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Sept. 5 to Monday, Sept. 7. Labor Day. Back Tuesday, Sept. 8.
- 2.5-day weekend: Friday, Sept. 25 at early dismissal to Sunday, Sept. 27. Minimum day (progress reports). Back Monday, Sept. 28.
- 2.5-day weekend: Friday, Nov. 6 at early dismissal to Sunday, Nov. 8. Minimum day (progress reports). Back Monday, Nov. 9.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, Nov. 21 to Sunday, Nov. 29. Thanksgiving break. Back Monday, Nov. 30.
- 26 days off in a row: Saturday, Dec. 19 to Wednesday, Jan. 13. Winter break, staff development days (no school) and All-staff workday (no school). Back Thursday, Jan. 14.
- 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 Day. 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 (progress reports). Back Monday, March 1.
- 10.5 days off in a row: Thursday, March 25 at early dismissal to Sunday, April 4. Spring Fair minimum day, spring vacation day and spring break. Back Monday, April 5.
- 2.5-day weekend: Friday, April 16 at early dismissal to Sunday, April 18. Minimum day (progress reports). Back Monday, April 19.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, May 29 to Monday, May 31. Memorial Day. Back Tuesday, June 1.
Five early releases on a Friday or Monday make a 2.5-day weekend.
Weeks with fewer than five school days
Ten weeks have fewer than five school days, and five weeks have none at all.
| Week of | School days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 10 | 2 | Before the first day |
| Sept. 7 | 4 | Labor Day |
| 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. 11 | 2 | Staff development days (no school) and All-staff workday (no school) |
| Jan. 18 | 4 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb. 8 | 4 | Lincoln's Day |
| Feb. 15 | 4 | Presidents Day |
| March 22 | 4 | Spring vacation day |
| March 29 | 0 | Spring break |
| May 31 | 4 | Memorial Day |
| June 7 | 3 | 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, Jan. 11 to Tuesday, Jan. 12: staff development days (no school)
- Wednesday, Jan. 13: All-staff workday (no school)
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.
- The calendar prints no parent-teacher conference days.
- After the last day, the calendar still shows Graduation and staff development day (June 10), Juneteenth (June 18) and Independence Day (observed) (July 5). Students are already out.
First and last day of school
Aug. 13First day, Thursday
June 9Last day, Wednesday
180School days, by our count
35Weekdays off between them
The first day of school is Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. The last day is Wednesday, June 9, 2027.
Teachers start sooner. Staff days before school run Aug. 10 to 12.
The district prints 180 instructional days across the semesters. Our count of the calendar matches.
Grading periods
The calendar prints two semesters with their school-day counts. Progress reports come out on the dark green minimum days.
| Period | Dates | School days |
|---|---|---|
| Fall semester | Aug. 13 to Dec. 18 | 85 |
| Spring semester | Jan. 14 to June 9 | 95 |
What the district notes
- Every Monday that is a school day from Aug. 17 to May 24 is a staff collaboration day, and students leave 1 hour early. The calendar prints no dismissal time; check your school's bell schedule.
- Winter break runs Dec. 21 to Jan. 8, and the week of Jan. 4 is Wintersession. Students return Thursday, Jan. 14, after two staff development days (Jan. 11 and 12) and an all-staff workday (Jan. 13).
- Back to School Night is Thursday, Aug. 27.
- Finals run Dec. 16 to 18, ending the fall semester, and June 7 to 9, ending the year. Graduation is Thursday, June 10, the day after the last day of school.
Common questions
When does SMJUHSD start in 2026?
The first day of school for Santa Maria Joint Union High School District is Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.
When is the last day of school for SMJUHSD in 2027?
The last day for students is Wednesday, June 9, 2027.
When is winter break for SMJUHSD?
Winter break runs Monday, Dec. 21 to Friday, Jan. 8. Counting weekends and the days next to it, students are out Saturday, Dec. 19 to Wednesday, Jan. 13 and go back Thursday, Jan. 14.
When is spring vacation day for SMJUHSD?
Spring vacation day runs Friday, March 26 to Friday, March 26. Counting weekends and the days next to it, students are out Friday, March 26 to Sunday, April 4 and go back Monday, April 5.
When is Thanksgiving break for SMJUHSD?
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 SMJUHSD have early release days in 2026-27?
Yes. Friday, Aug. 28 (minimum day, time not printed), Friday, Sept. 25 (minimum day, time not printed), Friday, Nov. 6 (minimum day, time not printed), Friday, Feb. 26 (minimum day, time not printed), Thursday, March 25 (minimum day, time not printed) and Friday, April 16 (minimum day, time not printed) are for every school. Every Monday, all schools: early release, 1 hour early. 31 Mondays from Aug. 17 to May 24. No early release on days with no school.
How do I put the SMJUHSD 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 district Calendar page.
Every weekday on this page matches its date. The district's printed day counts match our own count of its calendar. 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: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District 2026/2027 School Year Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, August grid, 13 outlined; note "August 12 - All Staff Workday, August 13- Students Begin". Also: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Calendario Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "13 de agosto - Primer día de clases".
- Last day, June 9: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District 2026/2027 School Year Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, June grid, 9 in red (key: Finals); note "June 9 - Last Day of School". Also: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Calendario Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "9 de junio - Último día de clases".
- Independence Day (observed), July 3: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District 2026/2027 School Year Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, July 2026 grid, 3H in gray; note "July 3 - Independence Day Holiday". Also: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Calendario Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "3 de julio - Dia de la Independencia - Feriado".
- Staff development days (no school), Aug. 10 to 11: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District 2026/2027 School Year Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, August grid, 10 and 11 in orange (key: Staff Development Days 8/10, 8/11); note "August 10, 11 - Staff Development". Also: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Calendario Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "10, 11 de agosto - Jornada de capacitación".
- All-staff workday (no school), Aug. 12: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District 2026/2027 School Year Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, August grid, 12 in blue (key: 2 Staff Workdays 8/12, 1/13); note "August 12 - All Staff Workday". Also: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Calendario Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "12 de agosto - Jornada de todo el personal".
- Labor Day, Sept. 7: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District 2026/2027 School Year Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, September grid, 7H in gray (key: School Closed); note "September 7 - Labor Day Holiday". Also: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Calendario Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "7 de septiembre - Día del Trabajo - Feriado".
- Veterans Day, Nov. 11: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District 2026/2027 School Year Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, November grid, 11H in gray; note "November 11 - Veteran's Day as prescribed by law". Also: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Calendario Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "11 de noviembre - Día de los Veteranos".
- Thanksgiving break, Nov. 23 to 27: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District 2026/2027 School Year Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, November grid, 23 to 25 in gray and 26H, 27H in gray; note "November 23-27 - Thanksgiving Break". Also: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Calendario Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "23-27 de noviembre - Vacaciones de Acción de Gracias".
- Winter break, Dec. 21 to Jan. 8: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District 2026/2027 School Year Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, December grid, 21, 22, 28 to 30 in gray and 23H, 24H, 25H, 31H; January grid, 1H and 4 to 8 in gray; notes "December 21 - January 8 - Winter Break", "January 4-8 - Wintersession". Also: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Calendario Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "21 de diciembre - 8 de enero - Vacaciones de invierno".
- Staff development days (no school), Jan. 11 to 12: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District 2026/2027 School Year Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, January grid, 11 and 12 in orange; note "January 11, 12 - Certificated Staff Development". Also: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Calendario Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "11, 12 de enero- Jornada de capacitación - Personal certificado".
- All-staff workday (no school), Jan. 13: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District 2026/2027 School Year Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, January grid, 13 in blue; note "January 13 - All Staff Workday"; "January 14 - Students Return". Also: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Calendario Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "13 de enero - Jornada de todo el personal"; "14 de enero - Regreso a clases".
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District 2026/2027 School Year Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, January grid, 18H in gray; note "January 18 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observed". Also: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Calendario Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "18 de enero- Día de Martin Luther King Jr. - Feriado".
- Lincoln's Day, Feb. 8: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District 2026/2027 School Year Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, February grid, 8H in gray; note "February 8 - Lincoln's Day". Also: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Calendario Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "8 de febrero - Día de Lincoln".
- Presidents Day, Feb. 15: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District 2026/2027 School Year Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, February grid, 15H in gray; note "February 15 - President's Day". Also: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Calendario Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "15 de febrero - Día de los Presidentes".
- Spring vacation day, March 26: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District 2026/2027 School Year Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, March grid, 26H in gray; note "March 26 - Spring Vacation Day Holiday". Also: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Calendario Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "26 de marzo - Vacaciones de primavera - Feriado".
- Spring break, March 29 to April 2: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District 2026/2027 School Year Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, March grid, 29 to 31 in gray; April grid, 1 and 2 in gray; note "March 29-April 2 - Spring Break". Also: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Calendario Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "29 de marzo - 2 de abril - Vacaciones de primavera".
- Memorial Day, May 31: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District 2026/2027 School Year Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, May grid, 31H in gray; note "May 31 - Memorial Day Holiday". Also: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Calendario Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "31 de mayo - Día de los Caídos - Feriado".
- Graduation and staff development day, June 10: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District 2026/2027 School Year Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, June grid, 10 in orange (key: Staff Development Days ... 6/10); note "June 10 - Graduation/Staff Development". Also: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Calendario Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "10 de junio - Graduación/Jornada de capacitación".
- Juneteenth, June 18: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District 2026/2027 School Year Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, June grid, 18H in gray; note "June 18 - Juneteenth Holiday". Also: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Calendario Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "18 de junio - Día de la Emancipación".
- Independence Day (observed), July 5: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District 2026/2027 School Year Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, July 2027 grid, 5H in gray; note "July 5 - Independence Day Holiday". Also: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Calendario Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "5 de julio - Dia de la Independencia - Feriado".
- Minimum day, Aug. 28: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District 2026/2027 School Year Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, August grid, 28 in light green (key: Minimum Day); note "August 28 - Minimum Day". Also: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Calendario Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "28 de agosto - Día mínimo".
- Minimum day (progress reports), Sept. 25: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District 2026/2027 School Year Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, September grid, 25 in dark green (key: Progress Reports); note "September 25 - Minimum Day - Progress Reports". Also: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Calendario Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "25 de septiembre - Día mínimo - Reportes de progreso".
- Minimum day (progress reports), Nov. 6: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District 2026/2027 School Year Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, November grid, 6 in dark green; note "November 6 - Minimum Day - Progress Reports". Also: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Calendario Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "6 de noviembre - Día mínimo - Reportes de Progreso".
- Minimum day (progress reports), Feb. 26: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District 2026/2027 School Year Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, February grid, 26 in dark green; note "February 26 - Minimum Day - Progress Reports". Also: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Calendario Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "26 de febrero - Día mínimo - Reportes de progreso".
- Spring Fair minimum day, March 25: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District 2026/2027 School Year Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, March grid, 25 in light green; note "March 25 - Spring Fair - Minimum Day". Also: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Calendario Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "25 de marzo - Feria de primavera - Día mínimo".
- Minimum day (progress reports), April 16: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District 2026/2027 School Year Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, April grid, 16 in dark green; note "April 16 - Minimum Day - Progress Reports". Also: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Calendario Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "16 de abril - Día mínimo - Reportes de progreso".
- Monday collaboration early out, every Monday: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District 2026/2027 School Year Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, notes "Staff/Collaboration - Early Out" every month: August 17, 24, 31; September 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16, 30; December 7, 14; January 25; February 1, 22; March 1, 8, 15, 22; April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24 (every Monday from Aug. 17 to May 24 that is a school day); those Mondays in yellow (key: 1 HR Collaboration). Also: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Calendario Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "Personal/Colaboración - Salida temprana" on the same Mondays.
- Fall semester: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District 2026/2027 School Year Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, December grid, 16 to 18 in red; note "December 16, 17, 18 - Finals - Fall Semester Ends"; semester count "85" printed beside December.
- Spring semester: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District 2026/2027 School Year Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, note "January 14 - Students Return"; "June 9 - Last Day of School"; semester count "95" printed beside June; total "180".