Scottsdale Unified School District serves 22,000 students across 29 schools in Arizona for the 2026–2027 school year. 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.
Visual Calendar
Official calendar scans for Scottsdale Unified School District. Click any image to open full-screen.
School Calendar
Download Scottsdale Unified School District's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
About the District
Details and contact information for Scottsdale Unified School District (USD).
Common Questions
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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