The 2026-2027 Riverside Unified School District calendar opens on the earlier side of the school-year cycle on Aug 10, 2026 and finishes before June begins on May 27, 2027. The biggest family planning windows are Thanksgiving Break (Nov 23-27, 2026), Winter Break (Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027), and Spring Break (Mar 29, 2027 - Apr 2, 2027). Spring Break lands late in the spring recess window. Most of the family-facing no-school time is concentrated in the major break windows, even though the published holiday list continues beyond the student year.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | Mon, August 10, 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 Break | Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 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 Break | Mar 29, 2027 - Apr 2, 2027 | No School |
| Last Day of School | Thu, May 27, 2027 | School Closes |
Complete month-by-month calendar for Riverside Public Schools. Every day is color-coded so you can see school days, holidays, and breaks at a glance.
Riverside Unified School District in 2026-2027 opens on the earlier side of the school-year cycle on Aug 10, 2026 and finishes before June begins on May 27, 2027. The biggest family planning windows are Thanksgiving Break (Nov 23-27, 2026), Winter Break (Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027), and Spring Break (Mar 29, 2027 - Apr 2, 2027). Spring Break lands late in the spring recess window.
Most of the family-facing no-school time is concentrated in the major break windows, even though the published holiday list continues beyond the student year. Families should still verify any late adjustments against the official district calendar page.
Spring Break runs from Mar 29, 2027 - Apr 2, 2027, landing late in the March recess window.
Riverside Unified School District starts school on Aug 10, 2026 for 2026-2027, which is an early-August opening by California district standards.
The last day of school for Riverside Unified School District in 2026-2027 is May 27, 2027, keeping the school-year end in the final stretch of May.
Thanksgiving Break: Nov 23-27, 2026. Winter Break: Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027. Spring Break: Mar 29, 2027 - Apr 2, 2027
Yes. Most of the family-facing no-school time sits inside the major break windows, even though the published holiday list continues beyond the student year.
Data Source: This calendar is compiled from the official Riverside Unified School District calendar PDF.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Riverside Unified 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