La Cañada Unified Calendar 2027-2028: Early Start, Early Summer and Every Break (Free PDF)
The La Cañada Unified calendar 2027-2028 starts on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2027 and ends on Thursday, June 1, 2028, one of the earliest finishes in the area. Families get Thanksgiving week off, winter break Dec. 20-31, 2027, a four-day Presidents' weekend and spring break April 3-7, 2028.
Ending school on June 1 means a long, sunny summer for La Cañada Flintridge kids. Below are all the holidays, teacher work days and long weekends from the district's 2027-2028 calendar, plus a PDF you can download and print.
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Key Takeaways
First Day of School: Thursday, Aug. 12, 2027
Last Day of School: Thursday, June 1, 2028
Thanksgiving Break: Monday, Nov. 22 to Friday, Nov. 26, 2027
Winter Break: Monday, Dec. 20 to Friday, Dec. 31, 2027; students return Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2028
Presidents' Weekend: Friday, Feb. 18 to Monday, Feb. 21, 2028 (4 days)
Spring Break: Monday, April 3 to Friday, April 7, 2028
La Cañada Unified Calendar 2027-2028 at a Glance
Here are the student days off and key dates on La Cañada Unified's 2027-2028 calendar.
Fall 2027
Tuesday, Aug. 10 and Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2027: Professional development and teacher work days (no students)
Thursday, Aug. 12, 2027: First day of school
Monday, Sept. 6, 2027: Labor Day (no school)
Monday, Oct. 18, 2027: Teacher work day (no school)
Thursday, Nov. 11, 2027: Veterans Day (no school)
Friday, Nov. 12, 2027: School break (no school)
Monday, Nov. 22 to Friday, Nov. 26, 2027: Thanksgiving break
Monday, Dec. 20 to Friday, Dec. 31, 2027: Winter break
Spring 2028
Monday, Jan. 3, 2028: Professional development day (no students)
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2028: Students return
Monday, Jan. 17, 2028: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no school)
Friday, Feb. 18 and Monday, Feb. 21, 2028: Presidents' holidays (no school)
Monday, April 3 to Friday, April 7, 2028: Spring break
Monday, May 29, 2028: Memorial Day (no school)
Thursday, June 1, 2028: Last day of school
La Cañada School Breaks and Long Weekends
Thanksgiving Break
La Cañada Unified is off the entire week of Thanksgiving, Nov. 22-26, 2027. Two weeks earlier, Veterans Day and a school break day give families a four-day weekend, Nov. 11-14.
Winter Break
Winter break runs Monday, Dec. 20 through Friday, Dec. 31, 2027. Teachers return for a professional development day on Monday, Jan. 3, so students head back on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2028. That gives kids an extra day after New Year's weekend.
Parent Tip: The holiday lights at Descanso Gardens are a La Cañada tradition. Our guide to Enchanted Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens has tips for visiting with kids during winter break.
Spring Break
Spring break is Monday, April 3 through Friday, April 7, 2028, nine days with weekends. Since school ends on June 1, the stretch from spring break to summer is short, about eight weeks.
Long Weekends
Labor Day weekend: Saturday, Sept. 4 to Monday, Sept. 6, 2027
October long weekend: Saturday, Oct. 16 to Monday, Oct. 18, 2027
Veterans Day weekend: Thursday, Nov. 11 to Sunday, Nov. 14, 2027 (4 days)
MLK weekend: Saturday, Jan. 15 to Monday, Jan. 17, 2028
Presidents' weekend: Friday, Feb. 18 to Monday, Feb. 21, 2028 (4 days)
Memorial Day weekend: Saturday, May 27 to Monday, May 29, 2028
Download the La Cañada Unified 2027-2028 Calendar (PDF)
Tap the file below to download La Cañada Unified's 2027-2028 school calendar. It shows student days, teacher work days and holidays for the whole year on one page.
Family-friendly elementary and secondary versions are usually posted later on the La Cañada Unified school calendars page.
Good to Know Before You Plan
This 2027-2028 calendar is the district's instructional year and certificated work calendar, revised Jan. 30, 2026. The PDF does not show a board-approval date, so it is worth checking the district site before booking anything nonrefundable.
Elementary schools follow trimesters (Aug. 12 to Nov. 5, Nov. 8 to Feb. 25, and Feb. 28 to June 1). Secondary schools follow quarters that end Oct. 8, Dec. 17, March 17 and June 1.
The calendar does not include a César Chávez Day holiday in 2027-2028.
Parent Tip: With a June 1 finish, La Cañada kids are out about a week before many neighboring districts. Reserve summer camps that start in early June so your first week of summer is covered.
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Takeaway
La Cañada Unified's 2027-2028 school year runs from Aug. 12, 2027 to June 1, 2028, with a full Thanksgiving week, winter break Dec. 20-31, a four-day Presidents' weekend and spring break April 3-7. Download the PDF and plan for an early start to summer.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does La Cañada Unified school start in 2027?
La Cañada Unified starts the 2027-2028 school year on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2027. Teachers have a professional development day on Aug. 10 and a work day on Aug. 11, so students begin on Thursday with a short first week. That leaves time to wrap up summer camps, gather school supplies and practice the morning routine.
When is the last day of school for La Cañada Unified in 2028?
The last day of school for La Cañada Unified students is Thursday, June 1, 2028. That is earlier than many nearby districts, so La Cañada Flintridge families get a head start on summer vacation and camps. Keep this date handy when you sign up for summer camps, since many begin the following week.
When is La Cañada Unified winter break 2027?
La Cañada Unified winter break runs from Monday, Dec. 20 through Friday, Dec. 31, 2027. Monday, Jan. 3, 2028 is a professional development day, so students return to school on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2028. It is a great stretch for holiday lights, family visits and a few lazy pajama mornings.
When is La Cañada Unified spring break 2028?
Spring break for La Cañada Unified is Monday, April 3 through Friday, April 7, 2028. Including weekends, students are off for nine days, from Saturday, April 1 to Sunday, April 9, 2028. Reserve camps or travel early, since many nearby families share the same break week.
Does La Cañada Unified have a long Presidents' Day weekend?
Yes. La Cañada Unified schools are closed on Friday, Feb. 18 and Monday, Feb. 21, 2028 for the Presidents' holidays. That creates a four-day weekend, a nice window for a quick mountain or desert getaway. Check the official district calendar for any updates before you make firm plans.
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