Palm Springs Unified School District Calendar 2026-2027

Official district calendar Updated June 3, 2026 Official

Check first day, last day, month-by-month dates, printable PDF, and calendar subscription links for Palm Springs Unified School District. The school year runs from Aug 5, 2026 to Jun 4, 2027.

First Day Aug 5, 2026
Last Day Jun 4, 2027
Thanksgiving Nov 23-27, 2026
Winter Recess Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 8, 2027

Key Dates at a Glance

First Day of School

Wed, August 5, 2026

School Opens

Labor Day

Mon, September 7, 2026

No School

Veterans Day

Wed, November 11, 2026

No School

Thanksgiving Break

Nov 23-27, 2026

No School

Winter Recess

Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 8, 2027

No School

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Mon, January 18, 2027

No School

Lincoln's Birthday

Fri, February 12, 2027

No School

Presidents' Day

Mon, February 15, 2027

No School

Spring Recess

Mar 22, 2027 - Apr 2, 2027

No School

Memorial Day

Mon, May 31, 2027

No School

Last Day of School

Fri, June 4, 2027

School Closes
Event Date(s) Status
First Day of School Wed, August 5, 2026 School Opens
Labor Day Mon, September 7, 2026 No School
Veterans Day Wed, November 11, 2026 No School
Thanksgiving Break Nov 23-27, 2026 No School
Winter Recess Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 8, 2027 No School
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, January 18, 2027 No School
Lincoln's Birthday Fri, February 12, 2027 No School
Presidents' Day Mon, February 15, 2027 No School
Spring Recess Mar 22, 2027 - Apr 2, 2027 No School
Memorial Day Mon, May 31, 2027 No School
Last Day of School Fri, June 4, 2027 School Closes

Palm Springs 2026-2027 School Year Calendar CaliforniaSchoolCalendar.com

Complete month-by-month calendar for Palm Springs Public Schools. Every day is color-coded so you can see school days, holidays, and breaks at a glance.

School Day
Weekend
No School
First / Last Day

Palm Springs Calendar Planning Notes

Palm Springs Unified School District in 2026-2027 opens on the earlier side of the school-year cycle on Aug 5, 2026 and runs into the first week of June on Jun 4, 2027. The longest no-school windows highlighted here are Thanksgiving Break (Nov 23-27, 2026), Winter Recess (Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 8, 2027), and Spring Recess (Mar 22, 2027 - Apr 2, 2027). Spring Break falls on the earlier side of the spring recess window.

For families comparing calendars, the useful takeaways are that the early start can affect summer camp, childcare, and back-to-school travel timing, the early-June finish keeps the year close to the standard late-spring wrap-up pattern, Thanksgiving is shown as a full-week break, and winter break is one of the longest no-school stretches on the calendar. That combination can shift when to book trips, arrange care, or double-check school-specific notices.

Outside those major breaks, there are only a few extra closures tied to minimum days. This calendar also calls out district-specific closures such as Winter Recess. The smaller schedule details worth a closer look include named schedule items such as Minimum Day.

The dates here are hand-reviewed from district calendar materials by CA School Calendar; check the official district calendar page if the district posts a late revision.

Frequently Asked Questions

The calendar also marks Minimum Day, which can affect pickup timing and after-school plans even when students are still on campus.

The published calendar calls out Winter Recess in addition to the standard statewide holidays.

Spring Break runs from Mar 22, 2027 - Apr 2, 2027, so it falls on the early side of the spring recess window.

Palm Springs Unified School District starts school on Aug 5, 2026 for 2026-2027, which is an early-August opening by California district standards.

The last day of school for Palm Springs Unified School District in 2026-2027 is Jun 4, 2027, so the calendar runs into the first week of June.

About This Calendar

Data Source: This calendar is compiled from the official Palm Springs Unified School District calendar PDF.

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Palm Springs Unified School District or the California Department of Education. While we strive for accuracy, always verify important dates with the official district website.