Planning guides
California School Calendar Guides
Use these permanent guides to compare school holidays, spring break, first day, last day, minimum days, pupil-free days, and other calendar terms across 110 covered California districts. Each guide is updated as new official district calendars are published.
California School Break Childcare Guide
Plan childcare for California school breaks with 2026-2027 dates, cost ranges, camps, ELO-P, YMCA, city recreation, nannies, and booking timelines.
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Best Times for Disneyland, Universal, LEGOLAND, and Catalina
Use 2026-2027 Southern California school break dates to choose better weeks for Disneyland, Universal, LEGOLAND, and Catalina.
Minimum Day and Pupil-Free Day Meaning
Learn whether students attend on minimum days, early-release days, pupil-free days, teacher workdays, staff development days, and make-up days.
Why California School Start Dates Vary by District
Understand why nearby districts can open on different dates, and how local control shapes California school calendars.
California Back-to-School Planning Timeline
Match June, July, and August planning steps to your district's first day, childcare needs, travel, and routines.
Latest School Start Dates in California 2026
Compare later August openings and plan camp, travel, childcare, and June finish dates.
Earliest School Start Dates in California 2026
See which covered districts start first in 2026, including July and early-August openings.
Before School Starts: California 60-Day Checklist
Use this planning checklist before school starts, then confirm exact dates on your district calendar.
California School Holidays by District
Compare Thanksgiving break, winter break, Christmas break timing, and spring break across 110 covered districts.
California Spring Break Dates
Compare 2027 spring break dates by region, common date window, and district, with prior-year dates retained as reference.
When Do Schools Start and End in California?
Check first day and last day dates across 110 covered districts before planning childcare, moves, or travel.