For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 35,000 students across 40 schools in Southern California, California. Classes begin August 13, 2026 and end June 3, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Poway Unified School District before scheduling around them.
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Official calendar scans for Poway Unified School District. Click any page to open the full-size image.
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Interactive Calendar
Poway 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 Poway Unified School District PUSD.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Poway 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 Poway Unified School District published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against powayusd.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 Poway Unified School District before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Poway Unified School District Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school in Poway Unified School District for the 2026-2027 academic year is August 13, 2026.
Spring break in Poway Unified School District is scheduled from April 12 to April 16, 2027.
Christmas break occurs during the district recess from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Winter break in Poway Unified School District runs from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving break is from November 23 to November 27, 2026. Thanksgiving Day is on November 26, 2026.
The last day of school in Poway Unified School District for the 2026-2027 academic year is June 3, 2027.
Yes. There is a district recess scheduled from February 15 to February 19, 2027.
Labor Day will be observed on September 7, 2026.
Memorial Day will be observed on May 31, 2027.
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