For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 47,000 students across 60 schools in Southern California, California. Classes begin August 18, 2026 and end June 4, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Capistrano Unified School District before scheduling around them.
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Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for Capistrano Unified School District. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Capistrano Unified School District's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
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About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for Capistrano Unified School District CUSD.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Capistrano Unified 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 Capistrano Unified School District published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against capousd.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 Capistrano Unified School District before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Capistrano Unified School District Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school in Capistrano Unified School District for the 2026-2027 school year is August 18, 2026.
Spring break for Capistrano Unified School District is scheduled from April 5, 2027 to April 9, 2027.
Christmas break occurs during the winter recess from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Winter break in Capistrano Unified School District runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving break is from November 23 to November 27, 2026, with Thanksgiving holidays observed on November 26 and November 27.
The last day of school for students is June 3, 2027.
The second semester begins on January 4, 2027, when students return from winter break.
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and there is no school on that day.
Memorial Day holiday is on May 31, 2027.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027, and schools are closed.
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