Maricopa Unified School District Fall Break 2026
Fall break 2026 for Maricopa Unified School District is Mon, Sep 28 to Fri, Oct 9, 2026. The last day of school before the break is Friday, September 25, 2026, and classes resume Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Planning notes
- Students also have no school on Mon, Oct 12, 2026, which makes the time off 17 days long.
- Friday, September 25, 2026, the last day before the break, is an early release day.
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Fall break in nearby districts
1 of the other 12 Arizona districts we track has fall break the same week.
| District | Fall break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa Unified School District | Sep 28 to Oct 9, 2026 | Tue, Oct 13, 2026 |
| Chandler Unified School District | Sep 21 to Oct 2, 2026 | Tue, Oct 6, 2026 |
| Tempe Elementary School District No. 3 | Sep 28 to Oct 9, 2026 | Tue, Oct 13, 2026 |
| Gilbert Public Schools | Oct 5-16, 2026 | Mon, Oct 19, 2026 |
| Mesa Public Schools | Oct 5-9, 2026 | Tue, Oct 13, 2026 |
| Tolleson Union High School District | Oct 5-9, 2026 | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 |
| Litchfield Elementary School District | Oct 5-9, 2026 | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 |
| Washington Elementary School District | Oct 12-16, 2026 | Mon, Oct 19, 2026 |
| Paradise Valley Unified School District | Oct 12-16, 2026 | Mon, Oct 19, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
When does Maricopa Unified School District fall break start and end?
Fall break starts Monday, September 28, 2026 and ends Friday, October 9, 2026.
When do Maricopa Unified School District students go back to school after fall break?
Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
How many days off is fall break?
ten school days. With the weekends and the no-school days next to it, students are off 17 days in a row (Sat, Sep 26 to Mon, Oct 12, 2026).
Is the last day before fall break an early release day?
Yes. Friday, September 25, 2026 is listed as an early release day.
Could Maricopa Unified School District fall break dates change?
The dates come from the district’s calendar. Districts sometimes revise a calendar after weather closures; we re-check the official document every week and update this page if it changes.
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