Gilbert Unified District School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

GDUSD is a suburban school district with 40 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin July 28 and end May 27. This calendar includes 1 professional development day, 43 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as GDUSD.

Schools in Gilbert Unified District

Highland High School (High)
Gilbert Elementary School (Elementary)
Gilbert High School (High)
Greenfield Elementary School (Elementary)
Patterson Elementary School (Elementary)
Mesquite Elementary School (Elementary)
Greenfield Junior High School (Middle)
Playa del Rey Elementary School (Elementary)
Towne Meadows Elementary School (Elementary)
Sonoma Ranch Elementary School (Elementary)
Superstition Springs Elementary (Elementary)
Neely Traditional Academy (Elementary)
Finley Farms Elementary (Elementary)
Pioneer Elementary School (Elementary)
Mesquite Jr High School (Middle)
Islands Elementary School (Elementary)
Houston Elementary School
Burk Elementary School (Elementary)
Val Vista Lakes Elementary School (Elementary)
Harris Elementary School (Elementary)
Highland Jr High School (Middle)
Mesquite High School (High)
Oak Tree Elementary (Elementary)
Settlers Point Elementary (Elementary)
Carol Rae Ranch Elementary (Elementary)
Boulder Creek Elementary (Elementary)
Ashland Elementary (Elementary)
Desert Ridge Jr. High (Middle)
Augusta Ranch Elementary (Elementary)
Desert Ridge High (High)
Canyon Rim Elementary (Elementary)
South Valley Jr. High (Middle)
Meridian (Elementary)
Highland Park Elementary (Elementary)
Quartz Hill Elementary (Elementary)
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 (High)
Campo Verde High School (High)
Spectrum Elementary (Elementary)
Gilbert Classical Academy - Closed
GPS Global Academy (Other)

Gilbert Unified District 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-07-04 — Independence Day (closed)
2026-07-20 — New Teachers Start (closed)
2026-07-23 — Returning Teachers Start (closed)
2026-07-28 — First Day of School (in session)
2026-07-29 — Early Release (1 hour) (partial)
2026-08-05 — Early Release (1 hour) (partial)
2026-08-12 — Early Release (1 hour) (partial)
2026-08-19 — Early Release (1 hour) (partial)
2026-08-26 — 1/2 day K-12 (partial)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day (Holiday) (closed)
2026-09-17 — Parent Teacher Conferences 1/2 day for K-6 (partial)
2026-09-18 — Parent Teacher Conferences 1/2 day for K-6 (partial)
2026-09-02 — Early Release (1 hour) (partial)
2026-09-09 — Early Release (1 hour) (partial)
2026-09-16 — Early Release (1 hour) (partial)
2026-09-23 — Early Release (1 hour) (partial)
2026-09-30 — Early Release (1 hour) (partial)
2026-10-02 — Grading Day, 1/2 day K-12 (partial)
2026-10-05 to 2026-10-16 — Fall Break (No School) (closed)
2026-10-19 — School Resumes (in session)
2026-10-21 — Early Release (1 hour) (partial)
2026-10-28 — 1/2 day K-12 (partial)
2026-11-11 — Veterans Day (Holiday) (closed)
2026-11-04 — Early Release (1 hour) (partial)
2026-11-18 — Early Release (1 hour) (partial)
2026-11-25 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving (Holiday) (closed)
2026-12-17 — End of Semester, 1/2 day 7-12 (partial)
2026-12-18 — End of Semester, 1/2 day K-12 (partial)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-01 — Winter Break (No School) (closed)
2026-12-02 — Early Release (1 hour) (partial)
2026-12-09 — Early Release (1 hour) (partial)
2026-12-16 — Early Release (1 hour) (partial)
2027-01-01 — Winter Break (No School) (closed)
2027-01-04 — School Resumes (in session)
2027-01-18 — Martin Luther King Day (Holiday) (closed)
2027-01-06 — Early Release (1 hour) (partial)
2027-01-13 — Early Release (1 hour) (partial)
2027-01-20 — Early Release (1 hour) (partial)
2027-01-27 — 1/2 day K-12 (partial)
2027-02-15 — Presidents' Day (Holiday) (closed)
2027-02-03 — Early Release (1 hour) (partial)
2027-02-10 — Early Release (1 hour) (partial)
2027-02-17 — Early Release (1 hour) (partial)
2027-02-24 — Early Release (1 hour) (partial)
2027-03-12 — Grading Day, 1/2 day K-12 (partial)
2027-03-15 to 2027-03-26 — Spring Break (Spring Holiday) (closed)
2027-03-29 — School Resumes (in session)
2027-03-10 — Early Release (1 hour) (partial)
2027-03-31 — Early Release (1 hour) (partial)
2027-03-03 — 1/2 day K-12 (partial)
2027-04-26 — No School (closed)
2027-04-07 — Early Release (1 hour) (partial)
2027-04-14 — Early Release (1 hour) (partial)
2027-04-21 — Early Release (1 hour) (partial)
2027-04-28 — Early Release (1 hour) (partial)
2027-05-26 — 1/2 day JH & HS, K-6 Early Release (1 hour) (partial)
2027-05-27 — Last Day for Students, 1/2 day K-12 (partial)
2027-05-28 — Last Day for Teachers (closed)
2027-05-31 — Memorial Day (Holiday) (closed)
2027-05-05 — Early Release (1 hour) (partial)
2027-05-12 — Early Release (1 hour) (partial)
2027-05-19 — Early Release (1 hour) (partial)
2027-06-07 to 2027-07-02 — Summer School (in session)