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The biggest differences usually show up in start dates, break timing, and student-free days.
Nearby districts can still have different first days, breaks, and staff days.
Spring break and winter recess often move by region and district.
Start here for the key dates, then confirm late changes on the district page.
No. California districts adopt their own calendars. Start dates, spring break windows, teacher days, and local closures can differ sharply even between neighboring districts.
It depends on the district. Los Angeles Unified starts on Aug 12, 2026, while San Diego Unified starts on Aug 10, 2026. Families should always confirm against their exact district page.
No. Spring break can move between late March and April depending on the district. That is why district-by-district pages are more useful than relying on a general California school break assumption.
Official PDFs remain the source of truth, but many parents want the planning dates first. This site organizes first day, major breaks, and end-of-year timing into a faster, mobile-friendly format before you open the source document.
Use future calendars for planning, not final confirmation. Projected or newly published pages are best for estimating childcare, travel, and move timing, then rechecking with the official district source as the school year approaches.