Chandler Unified School District Calendar 2026-2027

Students in Chandler Unified School District (CUSD) start the 2026-2027 school year on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 and finish on Thursday, May 20, 2027. In between are four breaks: fall break (Sep 21 to Oct 2), Thanksgiving break (Nov 25-27), winter break (December 21, 2026 to January 1) and spring break (Mar 8-19), plus nine other weekdays without school.

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First dayWed, Jul 15, 2026

Last dayThu, May 20, 2027

Spring breakMar 8-19, 2027back Tue, Mar 23, 2027

Winter breakDec 21 to Jan 1back Tue, Jan 5, 2027

All 2026-2027 dates

180 student days (district count) · Weekends are not listed. Past dates are dimmed.

Chandler Unified School District 2026-2027 Academic Calendar dates
Date	Event
Wed, Jul 15, 2026	First day of school
Wed, Aug 19, 2026	Early release
Thu, Aug 20, 2026	Early release
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day
Mon, Sep 21 to Fri, Oct 2, 2026	1st Intersession · 10 school days off
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Teacher workday, no school for students
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day Holiday
Wed, Nov 25 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving break · 3 school days off
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Teacher workday, no school for students
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027	2nd Intersession · 10 school days off
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day
Wed, Feb 17, 2027	Early release
Thu, Feb 18, 2027	Early release
Mon, Mar 8 to Fri, Mar 19, 2027	3rd Intersession · 10 school days off
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Spring Holiday
Thu, May 20, 2027	Early release
Thu, May 20, 2027	Graduation ceremonies
Thu, May 20, 2027	Last day of school

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Verified against Chandler Unified School District’s official 2026-2027 calendar on September 26, 2026 (board-approved on September 27, 2023). Confidence: High.

Source: 2026-2027 Chandler Unified School District No. 80 Calendar (Approved 9/27/2023, Revised 12/17/25-Conf. Dates) (PDF) · district calendar page

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Note: Governing Board approved 9/27/2023; revised 12/17/25 (conference dates). School starts Wednesday, July 15. The district calls its three long breaks intersessions (no school): 1st Intersession September 21 - October 2 (stored as fall break), 2nd Intersession December 21 - January 1 (winter break) and 3rd Intersession March 8-19 (spring break); the calendar has no break named Spring Break. Teacher inservice/workdays with no school: October 5, December 18, January 4 and March 22, so students return October 6, January 5 and March 23. November 25 is a day off before the Thanksgiving Holidays (November 26-27). 'Spring Holiday' is the single day March 26. Elementary early dismissal for parent-teacher conferences: August 19-20 and February 17-18. Junior high early dismissals at specific schools (August 25 and 27, February 2 and 4) and junior high/high school early dismissals (December 16-17, May 19) are not listed as early release days. The last day, May 20, is a half day for all students and the high school graduation day. Memorial Day (May 31) falls after the last day. 180 student days (quarters of 47, 49, 42 and 42 days), as stated on the calendar.

Break details

Long weekends in 2026-2027

Besides the breaks above, Chandler Unified School District students have 4 long weekends this school year: three or more days in a row without school.

Days off	Length	Why
Sat, Sep 5 to Mon, Sep 7	3 days	Labor Day
Sat, Jan 16 to Mon, Jan 18	3 days	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Sat, Feb 13 to Mon, Feb 15	3 days	Presidents' Day
Fri, Mar 26 to Sun, Mar 28	3 days	Spring Holiday

Nearby districts

Compare Chandler Unified School District with Gilbert Public Schools or any other district, with the days both are off.

District	First day	Spring break	Last day
Chandler Unified School District	Jul 15	Mar 8-19	May 20
Gilbert Public Schools	Jul 28	Mar 15-26	May 27
Tempe Elementary School District No. 3	Jul 22	Mar 8-19	May 26
Mesa Public Schools	Aug 6	Mar 8-12	May 27
Maricopa Unified School District	Jul 27	Mar 15-26	May 27
Paradise Valley Unified School District	Aug 4	Mar 15-19	May 26
Tolleson Union High School District	Aug 3	Mar 15-19	May 28

Frequently asked questions

When is spring break 2027 for Chandler Unified School District?

Spring break is Mon, Mar 8 to Fri, Mar 19, 2027. The last day of school before it is Friday, March 5, 2027, and students return Tuesday, March 23, 2027.

When does the 2026-2027 school year start and end for Chandler Unified School District?

The first day of school is Wednesday, July 15, 2026 and the last day is Thursday, May 20, 2027, 180 student days in total.

Is there school on Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Chandler Unified School District?

Yes. Monday, October 12, 2026 is a regular school day on the 2026-2027 calendar.

Is there school on Good Friday in Chandler Unified School District?

No. Friday, March 26, 2027 is a day off for students (Spring Holiday).

Is there school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Chandler Unified School District?

No. Monday, January 18, 2027 is a day off for students (Martin Luther King Jr. Day).

Where do these Chandler Unified School District dates come from?

Source: the district's “2026-2027 Chandler Unified School District No. 80 Calendar (Approved 9/27/2023, Revised 12/17/25-Conf. Dates)”, checked on September 26, 2026. We link the document on this page; if the district changes it, we update the dates and the “verified” date.

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About the district: Chandler Unified School District is based in Chandler, Arizona (Maricopa County), with about 41,421 students in 48 schools (NCES Common Core of Data, 2024-25). District website: www.cusd80.com. See all Arizona school calendars.