El Segundo Unified Calendar 2027-2028: Breaks, February Week Off and Free PDF!
The El Segundo Unified calendar 2027-2028 starts on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2027 and ends on Friday, June 9, 2028. Families get Thanksgiving week off, winter recess Dec. 20-31, a full week off for Presidents' Day Feb. 21-25, 2028, and spring recess April 3-7, 2028.
That February week is a nice surprise for ski trips or a quiet staycation. We gathered every break, professional development day and graduation date from the district's approved calendar, and the PDF is ready to download below.
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Key Takeaways
First Day of School: Thursday, Aug. 19, 2027
Last Day of School: Friday, June 9, 2028
Thanksgiving Recess: Monday, Nov. 22 to Friday, Nov. 26, 2027
Winter Recess: Monday, Dec. 20 to Friday, Dec. 31, 2027; school resumes Monday, Jan. 3, 2028
February Break: Monday, Feb. 21 to Friday, Feb. 25, 2028
Spring Recess: Monday, April 3 to Friday, April 7, 2028
Status: Approved Jan. 13, 2026; 180 student days
El Segundo Unified Calendar 2027-2028 at a Glance
Here are the student days off and key dates on El Segundo Unified's 2027-2028 calendar.
Fall 2027
Tuesday, Aug. 17 and Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2027: Professional development days (no students)
Thursday, Aug. 19, 2027: First day of school
Monday, Sept. 6, 2027: Labor Day (no school)
Monday, Oct. 11, 2027: Schools and offices closed (no school)
Monday, Nov. 1, 2027: Professional development day (no school)
Thursday, Nov. 11, 2027: Veterans Day (no school)
Monday, Nov. 22 to Friday, Nov. 26, 2027: Thanksgiving recess
Monday, Dec. 20 to Friday, Dec. 31, 2027: Winter recess
Spring 2028
Monday, Jan. 3, 2028: School resumes
Monday, Jan. 17, 2028: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no school)
Monday, Feb. 21 to Friday, Feb. 25, 2028: Presidents' Day and February break (no school)
Friday, March 3, 2028: Professional development day (no school)
Monday, April 3 to Friday, April 7, 2028: Spring recess
Monday, May 29, 2028: Memorial Day (no school)
Friday, June 9, 2028: Last day of school
El Segundo School Breaks and Long Weekends
Thanksgiving and Winter Recess
El Segundo Unified takes the whole Thanksgiving week off, Nov. 22-26, 2027, for nine days in a row with weekends. Winter recess follows on Dec. 20-31, 2027, and classes pick back up on Monday, Jan. 3, 2028.
Parent Tip: Our list of winter camps for LA kids can help fill the gap if your work schedule does not line up with the two-week break.
February Break
Here is the date that sets El Segundo apart: schools and offices are closed Monday, Feb. 21 through Friday, Feb. 25, 2028. With weekends, that is nine days off in the middle of winter, a perfect window for snow, desert or theme-park trips while other districts are in session.
Spring Recess
Spring recess is Monday, April 3 through Friday, April 7, 2028, nine days with weekends. Need ideas close to home? Our guide to fun things to do in Manhattan Beach with kids is just down the coast, and our spring break camps list covers the whole LA area.
Long Weekends
Labor Day weekend: Saturday, Sept. 4 to Monday, Sept. 6, 2027
October long weekend: Saturday, Oct. 9 to Monday, Oct. 11, 2027
Early November weekend: Saturday, Oct. 30 to Monday, Nov. 1, 2027
MLK weekend: Saturday, Jan. 15 to Monday, Jan. 17, 2028
Early March weekend: Friday, March 3 to Sunday, March 5, 2028
Memorial Day weekend: Saturday, May 27 to Monday, May 29, 2028
Download the El Segundo Unified 2027-2028 Calendar (PDF)
Tap the file below to download El Segundo Unified's 2027-2028 school calendar, a full-year view on one page.
The district also posts its approved 2028-2029 calendar on the El Segundo Unified calendars page if you like planning far ahead.
Good to Know Before You Plan
El Segundo Unified approved its 2027-2028 calendar on Jan. 13, 2026, along with the 2028-2029 calendar. It includes 180 student days.
Mark these family events too: back-to-school night is Sept. 9 for the middle school, Sept. 16 for Center Street and Richmond Street elementary schools, and Sept. 28 for El Segundo High School. Graduation for Arena High is Monday, June 5, 2028 at 6 p.m., El Segundo Middle School promotes students Friday, June 9 at 2 p.m., and El Segundo High graduates that evening at 6 p.m.
Parent Tip: Graduation day and the last day of school fall on the same Friday. If you have family flying in, book their tickets early, because June weekends fill up fast.
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Takeaway
El Segundo Unified's 2027-2028 calendar runs from Aug. 19, 2027 to June 9, 2028, with Thanksgiving week, two weeks at winter recess, a full February break and spring recess in early April. Download the PDF, mark the October and March days off, and your year is mapped.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does El Segundo Unified school start in 2027?
El Segundo Unified starts the 2027-2028 school year on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2027. Teachers have professional development days on Aug. 17 and 18, and new teachers begin on Aug. 16, so students start late in the week. Add it to your family calendar now so school supply shopping and bedtime routines are ready in time.
When is the last day of school for El Segundo Unified in 2028?
The last day of school for El Segundo Unified is Friday, June 9, 2028. It is also graduation day for El Segundo High School at 6 p.m. and promotion day for El Segundo Middle School at 2 p.m. Use it as your anchor date for summer travel, camps and end-of-year celebrations.
Does El Segundo Unified have a February break in 2028?
Yes. El Segundo Unified schools and offices are closed Monday, Feb. 21 through Friday, Feb. 25, 2028, starting with Presidents' Day. Counting weekends, students get nine days off in a row in February. We will keep this guide updated if the district changes any dates.
When is El Segundo Unified spring break 2028?
Spring recess for El Segundo Unified runs from Monday, April 3 through Friday, April 7, 2028. With weekends included, students are off from Saturday, April 1 through Sunday, April 9, 2028. Spring break camps and popular getaways book up early, so it pays to reserve by winter.
When is El Segundo Unified winter break 2027?
El Segundo Unified's winter recess is Monday, Dec. 20 through Friday, Dec. 31, 2027. Students return to class on Monday, Jan. 3, 2028, giving families about two weeks off for the holidays. It is a great stretch for holiday lights, family visits and a few lazy pajama mornings.
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