Modesto City Schools Calendar 2026-2027

Spring break 2027 for Modesto City Schools falls on Mar 22-29, 2027, and winter break runs December 21, 2026 to January 8, 2027. The school year opens August 11, 2026 and closes May 27, 2027, with 180 days of instruction.

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First dayTue, Aug 11, 2026

Last dayThu, May 27, 2027

Spring breakMar 22-29, 2027back Tue, Mar 30, 2027

Winter breakDec 21 to Jan 8back Mon, Jan 11, 2027

All 2026-2027 dates

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

Modesto City Schools 2026-2027 All Modesto City Schools (TK-12) dates
Date	Event
Tue, Aug 11, 2026	First day of school
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
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	Early release
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	Early release
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	Holiday
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Early release
Thu, Nov 26 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Holidays · 2 school days off
Wed, Dec 2, 2026	Early release
Wed, Dec 9, 2026	Early release
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 8, 2027	Winter Break · 15 school days off
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Wed, Jan 27, 2027	Early release
Wed, Feb 3, 2027	Early release
Mon, Feb 8, 2027	Holiday
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
Wed, Mar 17, 2027	Early release
Mon, Mar 22 to Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break · 6 school days off
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
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last day of school

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Verified against Modesto City Schools’ official 2026-2027 calendar on September 29, 2026. Confidence: High.

Source: Modesto City Schools 2026-2027 Academic Calendar (PDF) · district calendar page

We fetch this document again every day and compare it with the version we verified; if the district changes it, the dates here are read again.

Note: Calendar does not say it is board-approved, so status is unknown. Sep 7, Nov 11, Nov 26-27, Jan 18, Feb 8 and Feb 15 are labeled only 'Holiday/Holidays' (TK-12 Non-Attendance). Winter Break is printed as Dec 21-31 and Jan 1-8, with classes resuming Jan 11. Early release list is TK-12 minimum days only (Wednesday Collaboration Days plus Nov 25). Other minimum days by grade are not listed: Dec 18 (TK-8) and May 24-27 (TK-8, with 9-12 finals schedule May 25-27); TK-6 parent conference weeks Nov 16-20 and Mar 4-5; other TK-6, 7-8 and 9-12 minimum days for open houses, back-to-school nights and quarter/trimester ends. Finals week for grades 9-12 is Dec 16-18. Spanish version on the document matches the English one.

Break details

Long weekends in 2026-2027

Besides the breaks above, Modesto City Schools students have 4 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 6 to Mon, Feb 8	3 days	Holiday
Sat, Feb 13 to Mon, Feb 15	3 days	Presidents' Day

Nearby districts

Compare Modesto City Schools with Turlock Unified School District or any other district, with the days both are off.

District	First day	Spring break	Last day
Modesto City Schools	Aug 11	Mar 22-29	May 27
Turlock Unified School District	Aug 12	Mar 26 to Apr 2	May 28
Manteca Unified School District	Aug 6	Mar 15-19	May 28
Tracy Unified School District	Aug 3	none	May 27
Lodi Unified School District	Jul 24	Mar 15-26	May 28
Merced City School District	Aug 12	Mar 26 to Apr 2	Jun 3
Brentwood Union School District	Jul 28	Mar 15-26	Jun 3

Frequently asked questions

When is spring break 2027 for Modesto City Schools?

Spring break is Mon, Mar 22 to Mon, Mar 29, 2027. The last day of school before it is Friday, March 19, 2027, and students return Tuesday, March 30, 2027.

When does the 2026-2027 school year start and end for Modesto City Schools?

The first day of school is Tuesday, August 11, 2026 and the last day is Thursday, May 27, 2027.

When is winter break 2026 for Modesto City Schools?

Winter break runs Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 8, 2027. Counting weekends, students are off 23 days in a row and go back Monday, January 11, 2027.

How long is Thanksgiving break in Modesto City Schools?

2 school days: Thu, Nov 26 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026.

Does Modesto City Schools have a fall break?

The 2026-2027 calendar does not include a fall break. The first multi-day break is Thanksgiving (Nov 26-27, 2026).

Where do these Modesto City Schools dates come from?

Source: the district's “Modesto City Schools 2026-2027 Academic 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: Modesto City Schools is based in Modesto, California (Stanislaus County), with about 15,443 students in 8 schools (NCES Common Core of Data, 2024-25). District website: www.mcs4kids.com. See all California school calendars.