The Scottsdale Unified School District USD 2026-2027 academic year begins on August 10, 2026 and ends on May 27, 2027. Winter break covers December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027, spring break falls March 15 to March 19, 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 22,000 students across 29 schools in Arizona. Classes begin August 10, 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 Scottsdale Unified School District before scheduling around them.
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Scottsdale Unified School District Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in Scottsdale Unified School District is August 10, 2026.
Spring Break in Scottsdale Unified School District runs from March 15 to March 19, 2027.
Christmas Break in Scottsdale Unified School District begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026.
Winter Break for Scottsdale Unified School District is from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving Recess in Scottsdale Unified School District is from November 25 to November 27, 2026.
The last day of school for students in Scottsdale Unified School District is May 27, 2027, with an early release.
Yes, Fall Break in Scottsdale Unified School District takes place from October 12 to October 16, 2026.
Observed holidays include Labor Day on September 7, 2026; Veterans Day on November 11, 2026; Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 18, 2027; Presidents Day on February 15, 2027; and Memorial Day on May 31, 2027.
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