The Gilbert Public Schools 2026-2027 academic year begins on July 28, 2026 and ends on May 27, 2027. Winter break covers December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027, spring break falls March 15 to March 26, 2027, Thanksgiving break spans November 25 to November 27, 2026. See the full official calendar, downloadable PDF, and complete list of key dates below.
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For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 33,000 students across 39 schools in Arizona. Classes begin July 28, 2026 and end May 28, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Gilbert Public Schools before scheduling around them.
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Gilbert Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in Gilbert Public Schools is July 28, 2026.
Fall Break in Gilbert Public Schools runs from October 5 through October 16, 2026. There is no school during this period.
Thanksgiving Break is observed from November 25 to November 27, 2026. Schools will be closed on these days.
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026.
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027. Schools resume on January 4, 2027.
Spring Break for Gilbert Public Schools takes place from March 15 to March 26, 2027.
Major holidays include Labor Day (September 7, 2026), Veterans Day (November 11, 2026), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 18, 2027), Presidents’ Day (February 15, 2027), and Memorial Day (May 31, 2027).
The last day of school for students is May 27, 2027. This is a half day for all K–12 students.
Summer School is scheduled from June 7 through July 2, 2027.
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