Salinas Union High School District Winter Break 2026
The 2026-2027 Salinas Union High School District calendar puts winter break on Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 8, 2027, the same dates as neighboring Pajaro Valley Unified School District. Plan around Fri, Dec 18, 2026 as the last day of classes and Tue, Jan 12, 2027 as the first day back.
Planning notes
- Christmas Day (Friday, December 25, 2026) and New Year’s Day (Friday, January 1, 2027) both fall inside the break.
- Students also have no school on Mon, Jan 11, 2027, which makes the time off 24 days long.
- Friday, December 18, 2026, the last day before the break, is an early release day.
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Winter break in nearby districts
102 of the other 103 California districts we track have winter break the same week.
| District | Winter break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| Salinas Union High School District | December 21, 2026 to January 8, 2027 | Tue, Jan 12, 2027 |
| Pajaro Valley Unified School District | December 21, 2026 to January 8, 2027 | Tue, Jan 12, 2027 |
| Gilroy Unified School District | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| East Side Union High School District | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Santa Clara Unified School District | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Fremont Union High School District | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Cupertino Union School District | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Palo Alto Unified School District | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Fremont Unified School District | December 21, 2026 to January 4, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
When does Salinas Union High School District winter break start and end?
Winter break starts Monday, December 21, 2026 and ends Friday, January 8, 2027.
When do Salinas Union High School District students go back to school after winter break?
Tuesday, January 12, 2027.
How many days off is winter break?
fifteen school days. With the weekends and the no-school days next to it, students are off 24 days in a row (Sat, Dec 19, 2026 to Mon, Jan 11, 2027).
Is the last day before winter break an early release day?
Yes. Friday, December 18, 2026 is listed as an early release day.
Could Salinas Union High School District winter 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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