Long Beach Unified Calendar 2027-2028: Late-August Start and Every Break (Free PDF)
The Long Beach Unified calendar 2027-2028 starts later than most of LA County, on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2027, and ends on Thursday, June 15, 2028. Families get Thanksgiving week off, winter recess Dec. 20-31, 2027, and spring recess April 3-7, 2028.
That late start gives Long Beach kids nearly all of August for summer fun. Here is every holiday and break on the district's traditional calendar, plus a free PDF you can download and print.
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Key Takeaways
First Day of School: Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2027
Last Day of School: Thursday, June 15, 2028
Thanksgiving Recess: Monday, Nov. 22 to Friday, Nov. 26, 2027
Winter Recess: Monday, Dec. 20 to Friday, Dec. 31, 2027; students return Monday, Jan. 3, 2028
Spring Recess: Monday, April 3 to Friday, April 7, 2028
Calendar: Traditional school year calendar, marked final by the district
Long Beach Unified Calendar 2027-2028 at a Glance
Here are the key dates and student holidays on Long Beach Unified's 2027-2028 traditional calendar.
Fall 2027
Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2027: First day of school
Monday, Sept. 6, 2027: Labor 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: Students return
Monday, Jan. 17, 2028: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no school)
Monday, Feb. 14, 2028: Lincoln Day (no school)
Monday, Feb. 21, 2028: Washington Day (no school)
Friday, March 31, 2028: Holiday (no school)
Monday, April 3 to Friday, April 7, 2028: Spring recess
Monday, May 29, 2028: Memorial Day (no school)
Thursday, June 15, 2028: Last day of school
Long Beach School Breaks and Long Weekends
Thanksgiving Recess
Long Beach Unified closes for the full Thanksgiving week, Nov. 22-26, 2027, giving families nine days off with weekends.
Winter Recess
Winter recess runs Monday, Dec. 20 through Friday, Dec. 31, 2027, and students return on Monday, Jan. 3, 2028. That is two weeks at home for the holidays.
Spring Recess Plus a Bonus Day
Spring recess is Monday, April 3 through Friday, April 7, 2028. Friday, March 31 is also a day off, so the break really starts on Friday and stretches to 10 days, March 31 through April 9.
Parent Tip: Long Beach is full of easy local outings for breaks and long weekends. Our Pixar Putt Long Beach guide is a fun pick when the kids need a change of scenery.
Long Weekends
Labor Day weekend: Saturday, Sept. 4 to Monday, Sept. 6, 2027
MLK weekend: Saturday, Jan. 15 to Monday, Jan. 17, 2028
Lincoln Day weekend: Saturday, Feb. 12 to Monday, Feb. 14, 2028
Washington Day weekend: Saturday, Feb. 19 to Monday, Feb. 21, 2028
Memorial Day weekend: Saturday, May 27 to Monday, May 29, 2028
Download the Long Beach Unified 2027-2028 Calendar (PDF)
Tap the file below to download Long Beach Unified's 2027-2028 calendar for the traditional school year.
For other calendar versions and updates, visit the Long Beach Unified calendar page.
Good to Know Before You Plan
This guide covers Long Beach Unified's traditional calendar, which most schools follow. The district marks the 2027-2028 version as final. Some LBUSD schools follow a different schedule, so check your school's website if you are not sure which one applies.
Elementary families should watch for parent conference periods in early November 2027 and early March 2028. Your school will share the exact schedule, which often includes shortened days.
Because school runs until June 15, Long Beach students finish about a week later than many neighboring districts. Plan summer camp start dates around that.
Parent Tip: With a last day of June 15, many summer camps will already be in their second week. Ask about partial-week or late-start options when you register.
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Takeaway
Long Beach Unified's 2027-2028 school year starts late, on Aug. 31, 2027, and wraps up June 15, 2028. In between, families get Thanksgiving week, two weeks of winter recess and a 10-day spring break that begins March 31. Download the PDF and enjoy that extra-long August.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Long Beach Unified school start in 2027?
Long Beach Unified starts the 2027-2028 traditional school year on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2027. That is one of the latest start dates in LA County, so Long Beach families get almost all of August for summer break. 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 Long Beach Unified in 2028?
The last day of school for Long Beach Unified students on the traditional calendar is Thursday, June 15, 2028. Teachers finish the next day. Keep that date in mind when you book summer camps or travel. Use it as your anchor date for summer travel, camps and end-of-year celebrations.
When is Long Beach Unified winter break 2027?
Long Beach Unified's winter recess runs from Monday, Dec. 20 through Friday, Dec. 31, 2027. Students return to school on Monday, Jan. 3, 2028, so families get two full weeks off for the holidays. Confirm any school-specific minimum days before the break on your school's website.
When is Long Beach Unified spring break 2028?
Long Beach Unified spring recess is Monday, April 3 through Friday, April 7, 2028. Friday, March 31 is also a day off, so students have 10 days in a row, from March 31 through Sunday, April 9. Spring break camps and popular getaways book up early, so it pays to reserve by winter.
Does Long Beach Unified have school on Lincoln Day?
No. Long Beach Unified schools are closed on Monday, Feb. 14, 2028 for Lincoln Day and on Monday, Feb. 21, 2028 for Washington Day. That gives families two three-day weekends in a row in February. Your school's newsletter will confirm any school-specific changes during the year.
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