Marana Unified School District Calendar 2026-2027

Marana Unified School District runs from August 3, 2026 to May 20, 2027: 178 instructional days, four breaks totaling 23 school days off, the longest being winter break (Dec 21 to Jan 1). Spring break is Mar 15-19, 2027, one week earlier than neighboring Tucson Unified School District.

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First dayMon, Aug 3, 2026

Last dayThu, May 20, 2027

Spring breakMar 15-19, 2027back Mon, Mar 22, 2027

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

All 2026-2027 dates

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

Marana Unified School District 2026-2027 MUSD 2026-2027 Academic Calendar (all schools) dates
Date	Event
Mon, Aug 3, 2026	First day of school
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	Early release
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Early release
Mon, Oct 5 to Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Fall Break · 5 school days off
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Teacher workday, no school for students
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veteran's Day
Wed, Nov 25 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving · 3 school days off
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Early release
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Teacher workday, no school for students
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Winter Break · 10 school days off
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Thu, Feb 25 to Fri, Feb 26, 2027	Rodeo Days · 2 school days off
Thu, Mar 11, 2027	Early release
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Early release
Mon, Mar 15 to Fri, Mar 19, 2027	Spring Break · 5 school days off
Thu, May 20, 2027	Early release
Thu, May 20, 2027	Last day of school

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Verified against Marana Unified School District’s official 2026-2027 calendar on September 29, 2026 (board-approved on August 8, 2024). Confidence: High.

Source: Marana Unified School District Academic Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF) · district calendar page

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Note: Half days for all students: Oct 1-2, Dec 17 (end of 1st semester), Mar 11-12, and May 20 (last day). Shortened days (not no-school): elementary Sep 10-11 and Feb 4-5 (conferences); middle and K-8 Sep 17-18 and Feb 11-12 (conferences). Oct 12, Dec 18 and Jan 4 are teachers-only days (Staff Professional Learning on Oct 12 and Jan 4). Students return Jan 5. Memorial Day (May 31) falls after the last day. The footer says 'Approved by MUSD Governing Board on 8/8/24', which is an odd date for a 2026-27 calendar but is stated as approved. Total 178 days is stated in the document.

Break details

Long weekends in 2026-2027

Besides the breaks above, Marana Unified School District students have 3 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
Thu, Feb 25 to Sun, Feb 28	4 days	Rodeo Days

Nearby districts

Compare Marana Unified School District with Tucson Unified School District or any other district, with the days both are off.

District	First day	Spring break	Last day
Marana Unified School District	Aug 3	Mar 15-19	May 20
Tucson Unified School District	Aug 6	Mar 22-26	May 25
Maricopa Unified School District	Jul 27	Mar 15-26	May 27
Chandler Unified School District	Jul 15	Mar 8-19	May 20
Gilbert Public Schools	Jul 28	Mar 15-26	May 27
Mesa Public Schools	Aug 6	Mar 8-12	May 27
Tempe Elementary School District No. 3	Jul 22	Mar 8-19	May 26

Frequently asked questions

When is spring break 2027 for Marana Unified School District?

Spring break is Mon, Mar 15 to Fri, Mar 19, 2027. The last day of school before it is Friday, March 12, 2027, and students return Monday, March 22, 2027.

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

The first day of school is Monday, August 3, 2026 and the last day is Thursday, May 20, 2027, 178 student days in total.

Is there school on Veterans Day in Marana Unified School District?

No. Wednesday, November 11, 2026 is a day off for students (Veteran's Day).

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

No. Monday, October 12, 2026 is a day off for students (Teacher workday, no school for students).

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

Yes. Friday, March 26, 2027 is a regular school day on the 2026-2027 calendar.

Where do these Marana Unified School District dates come from?

Source: the district's “Marana Unified School District Academic Calendar 2026-2027”, checked on September 29, 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: Marana Unified School District is based in Marana, Arizona (Pima County), with about 12,845 students in 22 schools (NCES Common Core of Data, 2024-25). District website: www.maranausd.org. See all Arizona school calendars.