For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 9,000 students across 10 schools in Arizona. Classes begin August 10, 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 Glendale Elementary School District before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for Glendale Elementary School District. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Glendale Elementary School District's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for Glendale Elementary School District GESD.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Glendale Elementary School District calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar Glendale Elementary School District published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against gesd40.org.
- ✓Board-approved version is used where the district marks one.
- ✓First and last day match the published calendar.
- ✓Breaks and holidays are listed with their full date ranges.
- ✓Teacher / no-school days are included where the district lists them.
- ✓Changes happen. Districts amend calendars mid-year — confirm with Glendale Elementary School District before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Glendale Elementary School District Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for Glendale Elementary School District is August 10, 2026.
Thanksgiving Break runs from November 25 through November 27, 2026.
Glendale Elementary School District does not list a separate Christmas Break. The holiday period is included within Winter Break.
Winter Break is from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Spring Break takes place from March 15 through March 19, 2027.
The last day of school for students is May 27, 2027, with early release.
Fall Break is scheduled from October 12 through October 16, 2026.
Yes. September 4, 2026 and January 4, 2027 are Professional Growth Days with no school for students.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are held October 7–9, 2026 and March 10–12, 2027. These are early release days.
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