Chico Unified School District Calendar 2026-2027

The 2026-2027 calendar for Chico Unified School District has 30 weekdays without school between the first and last day: 20 in three breaks, ten single holidays and zero teacher workdays. Classes begin August 13, 2026 and end June 3, 2027; the longest stretch off is winter break, 16 days in a row.

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First dayThu, Aug 13, 2026

Last dayThu, Jun 3, 2027

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

Winter breakDec 21 to Jan 1back Mon, Jan 4, 2027

All 2026-2027 dates

181 student days by our count · Weekends are not listed. Past dates are dimmed.

Chico Unified School District 2026-2027 All Chico Unified schools (2026-2027 Student Calendar) dates
Date	Event
Thu, Aug 13, 2026	First day of school Unconfirmed, check district site
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	No School for Students
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	Early release
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day
Fri, Nov 13, 2026	No school for elementary students (Elementary Pupil Free Day (full day for secondary schools)); other grades attend
Mon, Nov 23 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Recess · 5 school days off
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	No school for secondary students (Secondary Pupil Free Day (minimum day for elementary schools)); other grades attend
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Winter Recess · 10 school days off
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tue, Jan 26, 2027	Early release
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Lincoln's Birthday Observed
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day
Tue, Mar 2, 2027	Early release
Mon, Mar 15 to Fri, Mar 19, 2027	Spring Recess · 5 school days off
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Spring Travel Day
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	In lieu Admission Day
Mon, Apr 26, 2027	No School for Students
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day
Thu, Jun 3, 2027	Early release
Thu, Jun 3, 2027	Last day of school

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Source: Chico Unified School District 2026 - 2027 Student Calendar (Last Updated 5/20/26) (PDF) · district calendar page

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Note: The document does not say the calendar is board-approved, so status is unknown. The first day is Aug 13, 2026: the grid boxes it as a Minimum Day for Middle Schools and the 60-day first trimester (ending Nov 6) only works out if school starts that day. The page also has the text 'start on Aug. 20' twice with no explanation, possibly a staggered start for some grades, so confirm the first day for your child's grade. Minimum days for all students: Oct 27, Jan 26, Mar 2 (District-wide Staff Development Days) and Jun 3, 2027 (last day). Other minimum days: Aug 13 (middle schools); Nov 16-20 (elementary, parent-teacher conferences); Dec 14-17 and May 27-28, Jun 1-2 (final exams, CHS/PVHS); Dec 18 (elementary). Grading periods: semesters of 83 and 97 days, trimesters of 60 days each. The document does not state a total number of student days. Oct 5 and Apr 26 are gray (no school for students) and create 3-day weekends. Juneteenth (Jun 18, 2027) falls after the last day of school. Yellow days in July, early Aug and June are not in the legend and are treated as summer, not school days.

Break details

Long weekends in 2026-2027

Besides the breaks above, Chico Unified School District students have 7 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, Oct 3 to Mon, Oct 5	3 days	No School for Students
Sat, Jan 16 to Mon, Jan 18	3 days	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Fri, Feb 12 to Mon, Feb 15	4 days	Lincoln's Birthday Observed; Presidents' Day
Fri, Mar 26 to Mon, Mar 29	4 days	Spring Travel Day; In lieu Admission Day
Sat, Apr 24 to Mon, Apr 26	3 days	No School for Students
Sat, May 29 to Mon, May 31	3 days	Memorial Day

Nearby districts

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

District	First day	Spring break	Last day
Chico Unified School District	Aug 13	Mar 15-19	Jun 3
Hayward Unified School District	Aug 17	Mar 26 to Apr 2	Jun 8
Dublin Unified School District	Aug 11	Apr 5-9	May 27
Pleasanton Unified School District	Aug 13	Apr 5-9	Jun 4
San Ramon Valley Unified School District	Aug 13	Apr 2-9	Jun 3
San Mateo-Foster City School District	Aug 11	Mar 29 to Apr 2	Jun 10
Fremont Unified School District	Aug 11	Mar 15-19	Jun 1

Frequently asked questions

When is spring break 2027 for Chico 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 Chico Unified School District?

The first day of school is Thursday, August 13, 2026 and the last day is Thursday, June 3, 2027.

Are there days off for only some grades in Chico Unified School District?

Yes: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 (no school for elementary students, Elementary Pupil Free Day (full day for secondary schools)) and Fri, Dec 18, 2026 (no school for secondary students, Secondary Pupil Free Day (minimum day for elementary schools)). The other grades have school on those days.

Does Chico Unified School District have a fall break?

The 2026-2027 calendar does not include a fall break. The first multi-day break is Thanksgiving (Nov 23-27, 2026).

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

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

Where do these Chico Unified School District dates come from?

Source: the district's “Chico Unified School District 2026 - 2027 Student Calendar (Last Updated 5/20/26)”, 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: Chico Unified School District is based in Chico, California (Alameda County), with about 12,266 students in 22 schools (NCES Common Core of Data, 2024-25). District website: www.chicousd.org. See all California school calendars.