Visual Calendar
Official calendar scans for Kern High School District. Click any image to open full-screen.
School Calendar
Download Kern High School District's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 42,000 students across 24 schools in Central California, California. Classes begin August 12, 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 Kern High School District before scheduling around them.
About the District
Details and contact information for Kern High School District.
Common Questions
Kern High School District Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school in Kern High School District for the 2026-2027 academic year is August 12, 2026.
Spring break in Kern High School District for the 2026-2027 school year is scheduled from March 22 to March 26, 2027.
Christmas break in Kern High School District for the 2026-2027 school year runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Winter break in Kern High School District for the 2026-2027 academic year takes place from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving break in Kern High School District for the 2026-2027 school year is November 26 to November 27, 2026.
The last day of school in Kern High School District for the 2026-2027 academic year is May 27, 2027.
The first quarter in Kern High School District ends on October 9, 2026.
The third quarter in Kern High School District ends on March 12, 2027.
Labor Day holiday in Kern High School District for the 2026-2027 school year is September 7, 2026.
Memorial Day holiday in Kern High School District for the 2026-2027 school year is May 31, 2027.
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