The 2027-2028 Riverside Unified School District calendar opens on the earlier side of the school-year cycle on Aug 9, 2027 and finishes before June begins on May 26, 2028. The biggest family planning windows are Thanksgiving Break (Nov 22-26, 2027), Winter Break (Dec 20, 2027 - Jan 3, 2028), and Spring Break (Mar 27-31, 2028). 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. This calendar also calls out district-specific closures such as César Chávez Day.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | Mon, August 9, 2027 | School Opens |
| Labor Day | Mon, September 6, 2027 | No School |
| Veterans Day | Thu, November 11, 2027 | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | Nov 22-26, 2027 | No School |
| Winter Break | Dec 20, 2027 - Jan 3, 2028 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, January 17, 2028 | No School |
| Lincoln's Birthday | Fri, February 11, 2028 | No School |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, February 21, 2028 | No School |
| Spring Break | Mar 27-31, 2028 | No School |
| Last Day of School | Fri, May 26, 2028 | 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 2027-2028 opens on the earlier side of the school-year cycle on Aug 9, 2027 and finishes before June begins on May 26, 2028. The biggest family planning windows are Thanksgiving Break (Nov 22-26, 2027), Winter Break (Dec 20, 2027 - Jan 3, 2028), and Spring Break (Mar 27-31, 2028). 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. This calendar also calls out district-specific closures such as César Chávez Day. Families should still verify any late adjustments against the official district calendar page.
The published calendar calls out César Chávez Day in addition to the standard statewide holidays.
Spring Break runs from Mar 27-31, 2028, landing late in the March recess window.
Riverside Unified School District starts school on Aug 9, 2027 for 2027-2028, which is an early-August opening by California district standards.
The last day of school for Riverside Unified School District in 2027-2028 is May 26, 2028, keeping the school-year end in the final stretch of May.
Thanksgiving Break runs from Nov 22-26, 2027, giving families the full holiday week off.
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