New Haven Unified School District School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

NHUSD is a suburban school district with 13 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 5 and end May 20. The district has said a complete 2026-2027 calendar — including early dismissal dates and teacher workdays — will be published soon. This calendar includes 1 early-release or half day — useful to know when planning childcare.

Source: New Haven Unified School District

Also known as NHUSD.

Schools in New Haven Unified School District

Alvarado Elementary (Elementary)
Itliong-Vera Cruz (Middle)
Hillview Crest Elementary (Elementary)
James Logan High (High)
Cesar Chavez Middle (Middle)
Searles Elementary (Elementary)
Tom Kitayama Elementary (Elementary)
Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary (Elementary)
Pioneer Elementary (Elementary)
Delaine Eastin Elementary (Elementary)
Core Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High (High)
Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High (High)
Decoto School for Independent Study (Other)

New Haven Unified School District 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-05 — First Day of School (in session)
2026-08-05 to 2026-09-05 — TK & K Minimum Day (8/05 – 9/5) 11:20 a.m. Release Time (partial)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day (No School) (closed)
2026-10-12 — Non-Student Day (closed)
2026-11-11 — Veterans Day (No School) (closed)
2026-11-09 — Non-Student Day (Grades K-5 only) (closed)
2026-11-23 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Break (closed)
2026-12-18 — Non-Student Day (Grades 9-12 only) (closed)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-01 — Winter Break (10-11 Month Staff Only) (closed)
2026-12-24 to 2027-01-01 — Winter Break (12 Month Employees) (closed)
2027-01-04 — Start of Semester 2 (High School) (in session)
2027-01-18 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School) (closed)
2027-02-12 — End of Trimester 2 (Middle School) (in session)
2027-02-15 — Presidents' Day (No School) (closed)
2027-02-16 — Non-Student Day (Grades 6-8 only) (closed)
2027-03-15 — Non-Student / Non-Staff Day (10-11 mo. staff) (closed)
2027-04-05 to 2027-04-09 — Spring Break (All Students & 10-11 mo. staff) (closed)
2027-05-31 — Memorial Day (No School) (closed)
2027-05-20 — Last Day of School (in session)
2027-06-17 — Juneteenth (No School) (closed)