The 2028-2029 Riverside Unified School District calendar starts in the middle of the usual late-summer range on Aug 14, 2028 and finishes before June begins on May 31, 2029. The biggest family planning windows are Thanksgiving Break (Nov 20-24, 2028), Winter Break (Dec 25, 2028 - Jan 5, 2029), and Spring Break (Mar 26-30, 2029). Spring Break lands late in the spring recess window. Most of the no-school time is concentrated in the major break windows, with only one additional closure after the student year ends. This calendar also calls out district-specific closures such as César Chávez Day.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | Mon, August 14, 2028 | School Opens |
| Labor Day | Mon, September 4, 2028 | No School |
| Veterans Day | Fri, November 10, 2028 | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | Nov 20-24, 2028 | No School |
| Winter Break | Dec 25, 2028 - Jan 5, 2029 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, January 15, 2029 | No School |
| Lincoln's Birthday | Mon, February 12, 2029 | No School |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, February 19, 2029 | No School |
| Spring Break | Mar 26-30, 2029 | No School |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 28, 2029 | No School |
| Last Day of School | Thu, May 31, 2029 | 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 2028-2029 starts in the middle of the usual late-summer range on Aug 14, 2028 and finishes before June begins on May 31, 2029. The biggest family planning windows are Thanksgiving Break (Nov 20-24, 2028), Winter Break (Dec 25, 2028 - Jan 5, 2029), and Spring Break (Mar 26-30, 2029). Spring Break lands late in the spring recess window.
Most of the no-school time is concentrated in the major break windows, with only one additional closure after the student year ends. 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 26-30, 2029, landing late in the March recess window.
Riverside Unified School District starts school on Aug 14, 2028 for 2028-2029, which lands in the middle of the common August start window.
The last day of school for Riverside Unified School District in 2028-2029 is May 31, 2029, keeping the school-year end in the final stretch of May.
Thanksgiving Break runs from Nov 20-24, 2028, 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