The Maricopa Unified School District USD 2026-2027 academic year begins on July 27, 2026 and ends on May 27, 2027. Winter break covers December 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027, spring break falls March 15 through 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 9,000 students across 11 schools in Arizona. The school year starts July 20, 2026, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Maricopa Unified School District before scheduling around them.
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Maricopa Unified School District Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in Maricopa Unified School District is July 27, 2026.
Spring Break in Maricopa Unified School District runs from March 15 through March 26, 2027.
Christmas Break for the 2026–2027 school year begins on December 21, 2026 and ends on January 3, 2027.
Winter Break in Maricopa Unified School District is scheduled from December 21, 2026 through January 3, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break takes place from November 25 to November 27, 2026.
The last day of school for students and teachers is May 27, 2027.
Fall Break runs from September 28 through October 9, 2026.
Major holidays observed include Independence Day (July 3, 2026 observed), Labor Day (September 7, 2026), Veterans Day (November 11, 2026), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 18, 2027), Presidents Day (February 15, 2027), Good Friday (March 26, 2027), and Memorial Day (May 31, 2027).
Yes, District Professional Development days with no students are scheduled on October 12, 2026 and January 4, 2027.
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