Higley Unified School District serves 13,000 students across 15 schools in Arizona for the 2026–2027 school year. Classes begin July 23, 2026 and end May 27, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Higley Unified School District before scheduling around them.
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School Calendar
Download Higley Unified School District's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
About the District
Details and contact information for Higley Unified School District (USD).
Common Questions
Higley Unified School District Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in Higley Unified School District is July 23, 2026.
Fall Break in Higley Unified School District runs from October 5 to October 16, 2026. Schools will be closed during this period.
Thanksgiving Break is observed from November 26 to November 27, 2026. In addition, November 25, 2026 is a non-school day.
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026.
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 4, 2027. Schools resume on January 5, 2027.
Spring Break for the 2026–2027 school year is from March 8 to March 19, 2027. Schools reopen on March 22, 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 for students is May 26, 2027, with early release. The last day for teachers is May 27, 2027.
Yes. Several K–12 Professional Development and Early Release days are scheduled throughout the year, including July 29, August 26, October 28, December 9, January 27, February 24, and April 21.
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