When Do Schools Start and End in California?
This page is the permanent California school start and end date guide. It is updated as new district calendars are published, with 2026-2027 dates first, a major-district quick table, and 2025-2026 dates kept below for reference.
Quick answer: Most covered California school districts start the 2026-2027 school year in August 2026, but the first day is not statewide. In the current K-12 comparison set, first days range from Jul 24, 2026 to Aug 26, 2026. Last days range from May 20, 2027 to Jun 11, 2027, with many districts ending in late May or early June 2027.
Need a specific district? Jump to the complete district list. The pattern counts use comparable K-12 calendars; the full table keeps every published district row.
Dates are manually compiled from official district calendar pages and documents. Coverage currently includes 110 California districts.
Major California Districts: First Day and Last Day 2026-2027
Click a district name to open its detailed 2026-2027 calendar.
California School Start Date Patterns
A late-July or early-August first day can make summer camp, travel, and childcare decisions urgent while other families still have several weeks left.
| Start window | Date range | K-12 district calendars | Planning read |
|---|---|---|---|
| July starts | Before Aug 1, 2026 | 3 | These calendars make late June and July planning more urgent. |
| Early August starts | Aug 1-6, 2026 | 18 | Families have a short summer runway after July camps and travel. |
| Main August wave | Aug 7-14, 2026 | 59 | This is the biggest back-to-school window in the covered data. |
| Later mid-August | Aug 15-18, 2026 | 12 | These districts still start before the final full week of August. |
| Late August starts | Aug 19 or later | 15 | Late starts can help August travel but may push the last day deeper into June. |
California School End Date Patterns
In the current K-12 comparison set, 32 district calendars finish in May and 75 finish in June. Check the school-site final-week schedule before relying on dismissal times.
| End window | Date range | K-12 district calendars | Planning read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earliest May finishes | May 20-21, 2027 | 2 | A small group begins summer before Memorial Day week. |
| Late-May finishes | May 25-28, 2027 | 30 | These districts finish before June, which can affect early camp and travel plans. |
| Early-June finishes | June 1-4, 2027 | 51 | This is the largest last-day cluster in the covered data. |
| Later-June finishes | June 8-11, 2027 | 24 | Families should be careful with early-June camps, trips, and moves. |
Complete First Day and Last Day Table 2026-2027
This table keeps every published 2026-2027 start/end row.
| District | First Day | Last Day |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | Aug 12, 2026 | Jun 4, 2027 |
| San Diego | Aug 10, 2026 | May 26, 2027 |
| Fresno | Aug 17, 2026 | Jun 10, 2027 |
| Riverside | Aug 10, 2026 | May 27, 2027 |
| San Francisco | Aug 17, 2026 | Jun 2, 2027 |
| Capistrano | Aug 18, 2026 | Jun 3, 2027 |
| Chino Valley | Aug 10, 2026 | May 27, 2027 |
| San Jose Unified | Aug 6, 2026 | May 27, 2027 |
| Oakland | Aug 10, 2026 | May 27, 2027 |
| Sweetwater Union High | Jul 22, 2026 | Jun 4, 2027 |
| ABC | Aug 12, 2026 | May 27, 2027 |
| Alameda | Aug 11, 2026 | Jun 3, 2027 |
| Alhambra | Aug 13, 2026 | May 28, 2027 |
| Alvord | Aug 10, 2026 | May 28, 2027 |
| Antioch | Aug 10, 2026 | Jun 8, 2027 |
| Apple Valley | Aug 6, 2026 | May 26, 2027 |
| Beaumont | Aug 6, 2026 | Jun 3, 2027 |
| Berkeley | Aug 12, 2026 | Jun 3, 2027 |
| Bonita | Aug 17, 2026 | Jun 3, 2027 |
| Burbank | Aug 13, 2026 | May 27, 2027 |
| Carlsbad | Aug 25, 2026 | Jun 10, 2027 |
| Central | Aug 12, 2026 | Jun 11, 2027 |
| Ceres | Aug 12, 2026 | Jun 3, 2027 |
| Chico | Aug 3, 2026 | Jun 3, 2027 |
| Cjusd | Jul 31, 2026 | Jun 1, 2027 |
| Clovis | Aug 17, 2026 | Jun 4, 2027 |
| Coachella Valley | Aug 19, 2026 | Jun 9, 2027 |
| Compton | Aug 13, 2026 | Jun 4, 2027 |
| Conejo Valley | Aug 19, 2026 | Jun 11, 2027 |
| Corona-Norco | Aug 12, 2026 | Jun 4, 2027 |
| Covina-Valley | Aug 17, 2026 | Jun 4, 2027 |
| Desert Sands | Aug 19, 2026 | Jun 4, 2027 |
| Downey | Aug 13, 2026 | Jun 4, 2027 |
| Dublin | Aug 11, 2026 | May 27, 2027 |
| Elk Grove | Aug 13, 2026 | May 27, 2027 |
| Fairfield-Suisun | Aug 12, 2026 | Jun 4, 2027 |
| Folsom Cordova | Aug 6, 2026 | May 27, 2027 |
| Fontana | Aug 6, 2026 | May 27, 2027 |
| Fremont | Aug 11, 2026 | Jun 1, 2027 |
| Garden Grove | Aug 10, 2026 | May 25, 2027 |
| Gilroy | Aug 19, 2026 | Jun 11, 2027 |
| Glendale | Aug 19, 2026 | Jun 10, 2027 |
| Hacienda La Puente | Aug 5, 2026 | May 20, 2027 |
| Hemet | Aug 11, 2026 | Jun 2, 2027 |
| Hesperia | Aug 6, 2026 | May 26, 2027 |
| Irvine | Aug 20, 2026 | Jun 4, 2027 |
| Jurupa | Aug 6, 2026 | May 28, 2027 |
| Lake Elsinore | Aug 11, 2026 | Jun 4, 2027 |
| Las Virgenes | Aug 19, 2026 | Jun 9, 2027 |
| Livermore Valley Joint | Aug 12, 2026 | May 27, 2027 |
| Lodi | Jul 24, 2026 | May 28, 2027 |
| Los Banos | Aug 11, 2026 | Jun 4, 2027 |
| Lynwood | Aug 12, 2026 | Jun 9, 2027 |
| Madera | Aug 7, 2026 | Jun 4, 2027 |
| Manteca | Aug 6, 2026 | May 28, 2027 |
| Marysville Joint | Aug 12, 2026 | Jun 4, 2027 |
| Milpitas | Aug 13, 2026 | Jun 8, 2027 |
| Montebello | Aug 17, 2026 | Jun 11, 2027 |
| Mt. Diablo | Aug 6, 2026 | Jun 2, 2027 |
| Murrieta Valley | Aug 10, 2026 | Jun 4, 2027 |
| Napa Valley | Aug 12, 2026 | Jun 4, 2027 |
| Natomas | Aug 13, 2026 | May 28, 2027 |
| New Haven | Aug 5, 2026 | May 20, 2027 |
| Newport-Mesa | Aug 17, 2026 | Jun 3, 2027 |
| Norwalk-La Mirada | Aug 13, 2026 | Jun 3, 2027 |
| Oceanside | Aug 13, 2026 | Jun 8, 2027 |
| Orange | Aug 19, 2026 | Jun 10, 2027 |
| Pajaro Valley | Aug 12, 2026 | Jun 4, 2027 |
| Palm Springs | Aug 5, 2026 | Jun 4, 2027 |
| Palo Alto | Aug 13, 2026 | Jun 3, 2027 |
| Palos Verdes Peninsula USD | Aug 26, 2026 | Jun 10, 2027 |
| Paramount | Aug 10, 2026 | Jun 3, 2027 |
| Pasadena | Aug 17, 2026 | Jun 3, 2027 |
| Pittsburg | Aug 5, 2026 | Jun 2, 2027 |
| Placentia-Yorba Linda | Aug 13, 2026 | May 27, 2027 |
| Pleasanton | Aug 13, 2026 | Jun 4, 2027 |
| Pomona | Aug 12, 2026 | May 28, 2027 |
| Porterville | Aug 13, 2026 | Jun 4, 2027 |
| Poway | Aug 13, 2026 | Jun 3, 2027 |
| Redlands | Aug 13, 2026 | Jun 10, 2027 |
| Rialto | Aug 5, 2026 | Jun 2, 2027 |
| Rocklin | Aug 12, 2026 | Jun 3, 2027 |
| Sacramento City | Aug 11, 2026 | May 27, 2027 |
| Saddleback Valley | Aug 19, 2026 | Jun 10, 2027 |
| San Bernardino City | Aug 3, 2026 | Jun 3, 2027 |
| San Jacinto | Aug 6, 2026 | Jun 3, 2027 |
| San Juan | Aug 13, 2026 | Jun 8, 2027 |
| San Marcos | Aug 18, 2026 | Jun 9, 2027 |
| San Ramon Valley | Aug 13, 2026 | Jun 3, 2027 |
| Sanger | Aug 19, 2026 | Jun 11, 2027 |
| Santa Ana | Aug 10, 2026 | May 28, 2027 |
| Santa Barbara | Aug 19, 2026 | Jun 9, 2027 |
| Santa Clara | Aug 10, 2026 | Jun 4, 2027 |
| Santa Monica-Malibu | Aug 20, 2026 | Jun 9, 2027 |
| Simi Valley | Aug 12, 2026 | Jun 4, 2027 |
| Stockton | Jul 30, 2026 | May 26, 2027 |
| Temecula Valley | Aug 12, 2026 | Jun 4, 2027 |
| Torrance | Aug 20, 2026 | Jun 10, 2027 |
| Tracy Joint | Aug 3, 2026 | May 27, 2027 |
| Turlock | Aug 12, 2026 | May 28, 2027 |
| Tustin | Aug 13, 2026 | May 28, 2027 |
| Twin Rivers USD | Aug 18, 2026 | Jun 4, 2027 |
| Val Verde | Aug 12, 2026 | Jun 4, 2027 |
| Visalia | Aug 13, 2026 | Jun 4, 2027 |
| Vista | Aug 12, 2026 | Jun 3, 2027 |
| Walnut Valley | Aug 10, 2026 | May 27, 2027 |
| West Contra Costa | Aug 18, 2026 | Jun 10, 2027 |
| Yuba City Unified | Aug 12, 2026 | Jun 4, 2027 |
First Day and Last Day of School 2025-2026 reference
| District | First Day | Last Day |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | Aug 14, 2025 | Jun 10, 2026 |
| San Diego | Aug 11, 2025 | May 28, 2026 |
| Fresno | Aug 18, 2025 | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Riverside | Aug 11, 2025 | May 29, 2026 |
| San Francisco | Aug 18, 2025 | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Capistrano | Aug 19, 2025 | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Chino Valley | Aug 4, 2025 | May 21, 2026 |
| San Jose Unified | Aug 7, 2025 | May 29, 2026 |
| Oakland | Aug 11, 2025 | May 28, 2026 |
| Sweetwater Union High | Jul 23, 2025 | Jun 5, 2026 |
| ABC | Aug 13, 2025 | May 29, 2026 |
| Alameda | Aug 11, 2025 | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Bakersfield City | Aug 13, 2025 | May 29, 2026 |
| Berkeley | Aug 13, 2025 | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Clovis | Aug 18, 2025 | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Conejo Valley | Aug 20, 2025 | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Corona-Norco | Aug 11, 2025 | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Elk Grove | Aug 14, 2025 | May 29, 2026 |
| Fontana | Aug 6, 2025 | May 28, 2026 |
| Fremont | Aug 12, 2025 | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Garden Grove | Aug 11, 2025 | May 27, 2026 |
| Glendale | Aug 20, 2025 | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Irvine | Aug 21, 2025 | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Long Beach | Aug 26, 2025 | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Mt. Diablo | Aug 6, 2025 | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Murrieta Valley | Aug 11, 2025 | Jun 5, 2026 |
| New Haven | Aug 6, 2025 | May 21, 2026 |
| Palo Alto | Aug 14, 2025 | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Pleasanton | Aug 7, 2025 | May 29, 2026 |
| Poway | Aug 13, 2025 | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Sacramento City | Aug 18, 2025 | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Saddleback Valley | Aug 13, 2025 | Jun 4, 2026 |
| San Bernardino City | Aug 4, 2025 | Jun 4, 2026 |
| San Juan | Aug 14, 2025 | Jun 9, 2026 |
| San Ramon Valley | Aug 13, 2025 | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Santa Ana | Aug 11, 2025 | May 28, 2026 |
| Santa Clara | Aug 13, 2025 | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Santa Monica-Malibu | Aug 21, 2025 | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Stockton | Jul 31, 2025 | May 28, 2026 |
| Torrance | Aug 21, 2025 | Jun 11, 2026 |
California School Year FAQ
Most covered California districts start in August 2026. In the current K-12 comparison set, first days range from Jul 24, 2026 to Aug 26, 2026, and the largest start window is Aug 7-14.
In the current K-12 comparison set, last days range from May 20, 2027 to Jun 11, 2027. 32 covered district calendars finish in May, and 75 finish in June.
Los Angeles Unified starts on Aug 12, 2026 and ends on Jun 4, 2027 for 2026-2027. See the LAUSD 2026-2027 calendar page for the official-source link and major breaks.
Yes. District revisions and emergency make-up days can affect the final calendar. Before booking travel, camps, or childcare, verify the linked official district calendar.
California school districts generally build calendars around 180 instructional days, along with annual instructional-minute requirements by grade span. The California Department of Education lists the school district requirement as 180 days in its Instructional Time Requirements table.
Sources
Published: May 25, 2026. Updated: June 26, 2026.
- District start and end dates are compiled from official school district calendar pages and documents. Each district page in the table links to the official district source used for that calendar.
- California Department of Education, "Instructional Time Requirements." https://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/aa/pa/instructionaltimetable.asp.