The 2025-2026 Bakersfield City School District calendar starts in the middle of the usual late-summer range on Aug 13, 2025 and finishes before June begins on May 29, 2026. The biggest family planning windows are Thanksgiving Break (Nov 24-28, 2025), Winter Break (Dec 22, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026), and Spring Break (Mar 30, 2026 - Apr 3, 2026). Spring Break lands late in the spring recess window. Outside those major breaks, there are only a few extra closures tied to staff planning days. The published notes also call out early-release or minimum-day clusters that matter for pickup timing. This calendar also calls out district-specific closures such as Admission Day Observed.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | Wed, August 13, 2025 | School Opens |
| Labor Day | Mon, September 1, 2025 | No School |
| Veterans Day | Tue, November 11, 2025 | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | Nov 24-28, 2025 | No School |
| Winter Break | Dec 22, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, January 19, 2026 | No School |
| Lincoln's Birthday | Mon, February 9, 2026 | No School |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, February 16, 2026 | No School |
| Spring Break | Mar 30, 2026 - Apr 3, 2026 | No School |
| Admission Day Observed | Mon, April 6, 2026 | No School |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | No School |
| Last Day of School | Fri, May 29, 2026 | School Closes |
Complete month-by-month calendar for Bakersfield City Public Schools. Every day is color-coded so you can see school days, holidays, and breaks at a glance.
Bakersfield City School District in 2025-2026 starts in the middle of the usual late-summer range on Aug 13, 2025 and finishes before June begins on May 29, 2026. The biggest family planning windows are Thanksgiving Break (Nov 24-28, 2025), Winter Break (Dec 22, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026), and Spring Break (Mar 30, 2026 - Apr 3, 2026). Spring Break lands late in the spring recess window.
Outside those major breaks, there are only a few extra closures tied to staff planning days. The published notes also call out early-release or minimum-day clusters that matter for pickup timing. This calendar also calls out district-specific closures such as Admission Day Observed. Families should still verify any late adjustments against the official district calendar page.
The student calendar specifically calls out Minimum Days (Students Only): Nov 21, Dec 19, Mar 27, May 29, which can affect pickup timing and after-school plans even when students are still on campus.
The published calendar calls out Admission Day Observed in addition to the standard statewide holidays.
Spring Break runs from Mar 30, 2026 - Apr 3, 2026, landing late in the March recess window.
Bakersfield City School District starts school on Aug 13, 2025 for 2025-2026, which lands in the middle of the common August start window.
The last day of school for Bakersfield City School District in 2025-2026 is May 29, 2026, keeping the school-year end in the final stretch of May.
Data Source: This calendar is compiled from the official Bakersfield City School District calendar PDF.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Bakersfield City School District or the California Department of Education. While we strive for accuracy, always verify important dates with the official district website.
Last updated: April 25, 2026