For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 30,000 students across 34 schools in California. Classes begin August 11, 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 Modesto City Schools MCS before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for Modesto City Schools MCS. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Modesto City Schools MCS's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for Modesto City Schools MCS.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Modesto City Schools MCS calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar Modesto City Schools MCS published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against mcs4kids.com.
- ✓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 Modesto City Schools MCS before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Modesto City Schools MCS Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school in Modesto City Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year is August 11, 2026.
Spring Break in Modesto City Schools is scheduled from March 22, 2027 to March 29, 2027.
Christmas Break in Modesto City Schools begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 8, 2027.
Winter Break in Modesto City Schools runs from December 21, 2026 through January 8, 2027.
Thanksgiving Holiday in Modesto City Schools is observed on November 26, 2026. The day before Thanksgiving, November 25, 2026, is a minimum day.
The last day of school in Modesto City Schools for the 2026-2027 school year is May 27, 2027.
Classes resume after Winter Break on January 11, 2027.
The first quarter ends on December 9, 2026.
Finals Week for grades 9-12 is scheduled from December 16-18, 2026 and May 25-27, 2027.
TK-6 Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled from November 16-20, 2026 and February 4-5, 2027.
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