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US School Calendar2026–2027 Academic Year

Arizona School Calendar 2026-2027

Arizona school start dates for 2026-2027

Arizona has no single statewide first day — each district sets its own calendar.

Mesa Public Schools starts Aug 6, 2026 and ends May 27, 2027.

Spring break: Mar 8, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027.

Official calendar ↗ — Checked on . District only.

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Arizona School Holidays 2026-2027

Planning months, not approved school-closure dates. Named district examples below provide exact local dates. Federal holidays are listed for reference; each district decides whether schools close.
Holiday / breakPlanning window
Labor DayFederal holiday; school closure variesSeptember 2026
Veterans DayFederal holiday; school closure variesNovember 2026
Thanksgiving BreakNovember 2026
Winter BreakDecember 2026–January 2027
Martin Luther King Jr. DayFederal holiday; school closure variesJanuary 2027
Presidents DayFederal holiday; school closure variesFebruary 2027
Spring BreakMarch 2027

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Verified district examples: winter and spring break

These 2026-2027 dates apply only to the named school systems, not their entire states. Winter here means the December–January recess, not a separate February break. Listed recess dates exclude adjacent weekends and staff-only days unless the source includes them.

Mesa Public Schools

Winter: Dec 18, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027

Spring: Mar 8, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027

Traditional calendar. Fall break is October 5–9; March 26 is a separate Spring Holiday. January 4 is a professional learning day; students return January 5.

Source checked:

File: 2026-27 School Year Calendar (Google Sheet). 2026-27 School Calendar sheet linked from the district Calendars page; the sheet’s first row still carries a 2025-26 title, while its months and dates are July 2026–June 2027.

Check this district’s official calendar

Chandler Unified School District

Winter: Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027

Spring: Mar 8, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027

Modified year-round calendar. Spring dates are the two-week third intersession, not a one-week statewide break.

Source checked:

Check this district’s official calendar

Frequently Asked Questions

When does school start in Arizona for 2026-2027?

Arizona has no single statewide first day. Mesa Public Schools starts in August 2026; its exact first and last student days are in the named district answer above.

When is spring break in Arizona in 2027?

The Mesa Public Schools example has spring recess in March 2027. Its exact range and official source are in the district examples, not one Arizona-wide week.

When is the last day of school in Arizona in 2027?

Mesa Public Schools finishes in May 2027. Other districts set their own last student days.

When is winter break in Arizona for 2026-2027?

The Mesa Public Schools example spans December 2026–January 2027. The district examples list the exact recess and school-specific exceptions.

Where can I find my Arizona district’s complete calendar?

Use the official district directory on this page. The Mesa Public Schools calendar applies only to that school system, not every district in Arizona.

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How to verify Arizona school calendar dates

This Arizona page provides planning months and a district directory. Exact dates apply only to Mesa Public Schools, not every Arizona school. Use your school’s calendar for attendance, teacher workdays and make-up days before booking travel or childcare.

Mesa Public Schools only; not statewide

Mesa Public Schools: official calendar entry ↗

Source version: 2026-27 School Calendar sheet linked from the district Calendars page; the sheet’s first row still carries a 2025-26 title, while its months and dates are July 2026–June 2027. Checked on records source verification, not approval or publication.

Official-entry attachment: 2026-27 School Year Calendar (Google Sheet) ↗
District calendar referencempsaz.org
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The official district calendar supplies the named dates. It is not a statewide calendar.

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