Downey Unified school calendar 2026–27 and 2027–28
2026–27 school year
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First day of schoolThu, Aug 13, 2026District
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Thanksgiving BreakMon, Nov 23 – Sun, Nov 29, 2026District7 days off
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Winter BreakMon, Dec 21, 2026 – Sun, Jan 3, 2027District14 days off
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day HolidayMon, Jan 18, 2027District
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Spring BreakFri, Mar 26 – Sun, Apr 4, 2027District10 days off
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Last day of schoolFri, Jun 4, 2027District
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Summer breakSat, Jun 5 – Sun, Aug 15, 2027District72 days off
2027–28 school year
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First day of schoolMon, Aug 16, 2027District
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Student Free Days (Staff Development)Tue, Oct 12, 2027District
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Student Free Days (Staff Development)Wed, Oct 13, 2027District
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Winter BreakMon, Dec 20, 2027 – Sun, Jan 2, 2028District14 days off
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Spring BreakFri, Mar 10 – Sun, Mar 19, 2028District10 days off
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Last day of schoolWed, Jun 7, 2028District
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Questions parents ask
When does school start in Downey Unified for 2026–27?
The first day of school for the 2026–27 school year is Thu, Aug 13, 2026, per the district’s published calendar. Charter and private schools in the area can set their own start dates.
When is spring break in Downey Unified in 2027?
Spring break runs Fri, Mar 26, 2027 through Sun, Apr 4, 2027, inclusive. Students return on the next school day.
When is the last day of school in Downey Unified for 2026–27?
The last day of the 2026–27 school year is Fri, Jun 4, 2027.
Do all Downey Unified schools follow this calendar?
District-run public schools follow it, including the single no-school days the district sets. Charter and private schools set their own calendars, so if your school is one of those, check with the school directly before booking anything.
How do I get these dates in my calendar?
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