Maricopa Unified School District Calendar 2026-2027

Maricopa Unified School District runs from July 27, 2026 to May 27, 2027: 180 instructional days, four breaks totaling 33 school days off, the longest being fall break (Sep 28 to Oct 9). Spring break is Mar 15-26, 2027, one week later than neighboring Chandler Unified School District.

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First dayMon, Jul 27, 2026

Last dayThu, May 27, 2027

Spring breakMar 15-26, 2027back Mon, Mar 29, 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.

Maricopa Unified School District 2026-2027 2026-2027 School Year Calendar (all schools) dates
Date	Event
Mon, Jul 27, 2026	First day of school
Wed, Jul 29, 2026	Early release
Wed, Aug 5, 2026	Early release
Wed, Aug 12, 2026	Early release
Wed, Aug 19, 2026	Early release
Wed, Aug 26, 2026	Early release
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	Early release
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	Early release
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	Early release
Wed, Sep 23, 2026	Early release
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	Early release
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	Early release
Mon, Sep 28 to Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Fall Break · 10 school days off
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Teacher workday, no school for students
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	Early release
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	Early release
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	Early release
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	Early release
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veteran's Day
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	Early release
Wed, Nov 25 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving · 3 school days off
Wed, Dec 2, 2026	Early release
Wed, Dec 9, 2026	Early release
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	Early release
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early release
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
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	Early release
Wed, Jan 13, 2027	Early release
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Wed, Jan 20, 2027	Early release
Wed, Jan 27, 2027	Early release
Thu, Jan 28, 2027	Early release
Fri, Jan 29, 2027	Early release
Wed, Feb 3, 2027	Early release
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	Early release
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day
Wed, Feb 17, 2027	Early release
Wed, Feb 24, 2027	Early release
Wed, Mar 3, 2027	Early release
Wed, Mar 10, 2027	Early release
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Early release
Mon, Mar 15 to Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Spring Break · 10 school days off
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	Early release
Wed, Apr 7, 2027	Early release
Wed, Apr 14, 2027	Early release
Wed, Apr 21, 2027	Early release
Wed, Apr 28, 2027	Early release
Wed, May 5, 2027	Early release
Wed, May 12, 2027	Early release
Wed, May 19, 2027	Early release
Wed, May 26, 2027	Early release
Thu, May 27, 2027	Early release
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last day of school

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Source: 2026-2027 School Year Calendar (PDF) · district calendar page

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Note: School starts July 27, 2026. Oct 12 and Jan 4 are District PD days with no school for students. Early release: every Wednesday and end-of-quarter days (Sept 25, Dec 18, Mar 12, May 27). Parent-teacher conferences are early release at all sites Sept 23-25 and Jan 27-29. Dec 16-18 and May 25-27 are high school finals early release days, so Dec 17, Dec 18 (also end of quarter), May 25 and May 26 may be early release for high school only. Early release times: elementary 1:10 or 1:35 PM, middle school 2:10 PM, high school 12:30 PM. Early release dates were read from the grid and the notes box. Instructional days (180) are the sum of the stated quarter counts (44+45+47+44). Memorial Day (May 31) and Juneteenth fall after the last day of school. The document gives no approval or adoption statement.

Break details

Long weekends in 2026-2027

Besides the breaks above, Maricopa 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
Sat, Feb 13 to Mon, Feb 15	3 days	Presidents' Day

Nearby districts

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

District	First day	Spring break	Last day
Maricopa Unified School District	Jul 27	Mar 15-26	May 27
Chandler Unified School District	Jul 15	Mar 8-19	May 20
Tempe Elementary School District No. 3	Jul 22	Mar 8-19	May 26
Gilbert Public Schools	Jul 28	Mar 15-26	May 27
Mesa Public Schools	Aug 6	Mar 8-12	May 27
Tolleson Union High School District	Aug 3	Mar 15-19	May 28
Litchfield Elementary School District	Jul 30	Mar 8-12	May 21

Frequently asked questions

When is spring break 2027 for Maricopa Unified School District?

Spring break is Mon, Mar 15 to Fri, Mar 26, 2027. The last day of school before it is Friday, March 12, 2027, and students return Monday, March 29, 2027.

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

The first day of school is Monday, July 27, 2026 and the last day is Thursday, May 27, 2027, 180 student days in total.

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

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

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

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

Is there school on Presidents’ Day in Maricopa Unified School District?

No. Monday, February 15, 2027 is a day off for students (Presidents' Day).

Where do these Maricopa Unified School District dates come from?

Source: the district's “2026-2027 School Year Calendar”, 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: Maricopa Unified School District is based in Maricopa, Arizona (Pinal County), with about 9,568 students in 13 schools (NCES Common Core of Data, 2024-25). District website: www.musd20.org. See all Arizona school calendars.