Desert Sands Unified School District Calendar 2026-2027
Desert Sands Unified School District starts school on August 19, 2026, later than 90 of the 103 other California districts we track (6 start the same day). Its spring break (Apr 5-9, 2027) is one week later than the most common California week, which starts March 29 (34 of 100 districts). The last day of school is Friday, June 4, 2027.
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All 2026-2027 dates
180 student days (district count) · Weekends are not listed. Past dates are dimmed.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 19, 2026 | First day of school |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day |
| Mon, Nov 23 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Schools Closed (Nov 23-25) and Thanksgiving Holiday (Nov 26-27) · 5 school days off |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Winter Break · 10 school days off |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 | Lincoln's Day Observance |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day |
| Mon, Apr 5 to Fri, Apr 9, 2027 | Spring Break · 5 school days off |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day |
| Fri, Jun 4, 2027 | Last day of school |
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Long weekends in 2026-2027
Besides the breaks above, Desert Sands 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 |
| Fri, Oct 16 to Sun, Oct 18 | 3 days | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Sat, Jan 9 to Mon, Jan 11 | 3 days | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Sat, Jan 16 to Mon, Jan 18 | 3 days | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Sat, Feb 6 to Mon, Feb 8 | 3 days | Lincoln's Day Observance |
| Sat, Feb 13 to Mon, Feb 15 | 3 days | Presidents' Day |
| Sat, May 29 to Mon, May 31 | 3 days | Memorial Day |
Frequently asked questions
When is spring break 2027 for Desert Sands Unified School District?
Spring break is Mon, Apr 5 to Fri, Apr 9, 2027. The last day of school before it is Friday, April 2, 2027, and students return Monday, April 12, 2027.
When does the 2026-2027 school year start and end for Desert Sands Unified School District?
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 19, 2026 and the last day is Friday, June 4, 2027, 180 student days in total.
Is there school on Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Desert Sands Unified School District?
Yes. Monday, October 12, 2026 is a regular school day on the 2026-2027 calendar.
Is there school on Good Friday in Desert Sands Unified School District?
Yes. Friday, March 26, 2027 is a regular school day on the 2026-2027 calendar.
Is there school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Desert Sands Unified School District?
No. Monday, January 18, 2027 is a day off for students (Martin Luther King Jr. Day).
Where do these Desert Sands 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: Desert Sands Unified School District is based in La Quinta, California (Riverside County), with about 25,615 students in 35 schools (NCES Common Core of Data, 2024-25). District website: www.dsusd.us. See all California school calendars.