Tempe Elementary School District No. 3 Fall Break 2026
The 2026-2027 Tempe Elementary School District No. 3 calendar puts fall break on Mon, Sep 28 to Fri, Oct 9, 2026, one week earlier than neighboring Mesa Public Schools. Plan around Fri, Sep 25, 2026 as the last day of classes and Tue, Oct 13, 2026 as the first day back.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tempe Elementary School District No. 3 | Sep 28 to Oct 9, 2026 | Tue, Oct 13, 2026 |
| Mesa Public Schools | Oct 5-9, 2026 | Tue, Oct 13, 2026 |
| Chandler Unified School District | Sep 21 to Oct 2, 2026 | Tue, Oct 6, 2026 |
| Gilbert Public Schools | Oct 5-16, 2026 | Mon, Oct 19, 2026 |
| Paradise Valley Unified School District | Oct 12-16, 2026 | Mon, Oct 19, 2026 |
| Washington Elementary School District | Oct 12-16, 2026 | Mon, Oct 19, 2026 |
| Tolleson Union High School District | Oct 5-9, 2026 | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 |
| Peoria Unified School District | October 13, 2026 | Wed, Oct 14, 2026 |
| Maricopa Unified School District | Sep 28 to Oct 9, 2026 | Tue, Oct 13, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
When does Tempe Elementary School District No. 3 fall break start and end?
Fall break starts Monday, September 28, 2026 and ends Friday, October 9, 2026.
When do Tempe Elementary School District No. 3 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 Tempe Elementary School District No. 3 fall break dates change?
The dates come from the district’s board-approved 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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