Pasadena Unified Calendar 2027-2028: Breaks, Holidays and an Early Summer (Free PDF)
The Pasadena Unified calendar 2027-2028 begins on Monday, Aug. 16, 2027 and ends on Friday, June 2, 2028. Families get fall break the week of Thanksgiving, winter break from Dec. 20, 2027 to Jan. 3, 2028, and spring break April 3-7, 2028.
Pasadena's calendar also includes a handful of pupil-free days that are easy to overlook, plus Lincoln's Birthday and Farmworkers Day. Here is everything in one place, with the official PDF ready to download.
Key Takeaways
First Day of School: Monday, Aug. 16, 2027
Last Day of School: Friday, June 2, 2028
Fall Break (Thanksgiving): Monday, Nov. 22 to Friday, Nov. 26, 2027
Winter Break: Monday, Dec. 20, 2027 to Monday, Jan. 3, 2028; students return Tuesday, Jan. 4
Spring Break: Monday, April 3 to Friday, April 7, 2028
School Days: 180 (81 in the first semester, 99 in the second)
Pasadena Unified Calendar 2027-2028 at a Glance
Here are the key dates and student days off on Pasadena Unified's official 2027-2028 calendar.
Fall 2027
Tuesday, Aug. 10 to Friday, Aug. 13, 2027: Pupil-free days for teacher preparation and staff development
Monday, Aug. 16, 2027: First day of school
Monday, Sept. 6, 2027: Labor Day (no school)
Friday, Oct. 15, 2027: Pupil-free day for parent conferences and staff development (no school)
Monday, Nov. 1, 2027: Pupil-free day for staff development (no school)
Thursday, Nov. 11, 2027: Veterans Day (no school)
Monday, Nov. 22 to Friday, Nov. 26, 2027: Fall break
Friday, Dec. 17, 2027: First semester ends
Monday, Dec. 20, 2027 to Monday, Jan. 3, 2028: Winter break
Spring 2028
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2028: Second semester begins
Monday, Jan. 17, 2028: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no school)
Monday, Feb. 14, 2028: Lincoln's Birthday (no school)
Monday, Feb. 21, 2028: Presidents' Day (no school)
Friday, March 31, 2028: Farmworkers Day observed (no school)
Monday, April 3 to Friday, April 7, 2028: Spring break
Monday, May 29, 2028: Memorial Day (no school)
Friday, June 2, 2028: Last day of school
Pasadena School Breaks and Long Weekends
Fall Break
Pasadena Unified calls its Thanksgiving week "fall break," and it runs Monday, Nov. 22 through Friday, Nov. 26, 2027. With weekends, kids are home for nine days.
Winter Break and the Rose Parade
Winter break starts Monday, Dec. 20, 2027, and continues through Monday, Jan. 3, 2028. Students begin the second semester on Tuesday, Jan. 4, which means Pasadena families are home for New Year's weekend and the Rose Parade.
Parent Tip: Want to see the floats up close? Our Rose Parade family guide covers viewing spots, float decorating and how to make the day easy with kids.
Spring Break Plus a Long Weekend
Spring break is Monday, April 3 through Friday, April 7, 2028. Farmworkers Day falls on Friday, March 31, so the break starts early and stretches to 10 days, March 31 through April 9.
Long Weekends
Labor Day weekend: Saturday, Sept. 4 to Monday, Sept. 6, 2027
October long weekend: Friday, Oct. 15 to Sunday, Oct. 17, 2027
Early November weekend: Saturday, Oct. 30 to Monday, Nov. 1, 2027
MLK weekend: Saturday, Jan. 15 to Monday, Jan. 17, 2028
Lincoln's Birthday weekend: Saturday, Feb. 12 to Monday, Feb. 14, 2028
Presidents' Day weekend: Saturday, Feb. 19 to Monday, Feb. 21, 2028
Memorial Day weekend: Saturday, May 27 to Monday, May 29, 2028
For outings on all those long weekends, our 50 fun things to do in Pasadena with kids guide has ideas for every age.
Download the Pasadena Unified 2027-2028 Calendar (PDF)
Tap the file below to download Pasadena Unified's official 2027-2028 calendar, a two-page grid view of the whole school year.
The 2027-2028 calendar is posted on the Pasadena Unified Human Resources calendars page. The district's main family calendar page may still show only the current school year.
Good to Know Before You Plan
Pasadena Unified titles this document its official 2027-2028 calendar, but neither the page nor the PDF lists a board-approval date. Confirm dates with your school before booking nonrefundable travel.
Mark the two fall pupil-free days, Oct. 15 and Nov. 1, 2027. On Oct. 15, K-8 schools hold parent conferences, so your child stays home but you may have a meeting.
Some schools also have short days for finals, back-to-school nights and open houses. Back-to-school nights run from Aug. 19 to Oct. 7, 2027, and open houses from March 29 to May 17, 2028, so watch your school's own calendar.
Parent Tip: With school ending June 2, Pasadena kids are out before many nearby districts. Line up summer camps that start in early June.
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Takeaway
Pasadena Unified's 2027-2028 school year runs from Aug. 16, 2027 to June 2, 2028, with fall break at Thanksgiving, winter break through Jan. 3 and a 10-day spring break that starts with Farmworkers Day on March 31. Download the PDF, mark the pupil-free days and enjoy the early start to summer.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Pasadena Unified school start in 2027?
Pasadena Unified starts the 2027-2028 school year on Monday, Aug. 16, 2027. Teachers have pupil-free preparation and staff development days from Aug. 10 to 13, so students begin a full week of classes that Monday. Plan back-to-school shopping and a few early bedtimes the week before so the first morning goes smoothly.
When is the last day of school for Pasadena Unified in 2028?
The last day of school for Pasadena Unified students and teachers is Friday, June 2, 2028. That is earlier than many nearby districts, so families can plan summer trips and camps starting the first week of June. Check your school's own calendar for any minimum-day schedule that final week.
When is Pasadena Unified winter break 2027?
Pasadena Unified winter break runs from Monday, Dec. 20, 2027 through Monday, Jan. 3, 2028. The second semester begins on Tuesday, Jan. 4, so families are home for New Year's and the Rose Parade. Book holiday travel and winter camps early, because December dates fill up quickly around Los Angeles.
When is Pasadena Unified spring break 2028?
Pasadena Unified spring break is Monday, April 3 through Friday, April 7, 2028. Farmworkers Day on Friday, March 31 is also a day off, giving students 10 days in a row from March 31 through April 9. It is a perfect window for a short road trip, a theme-park day or a staycation around LA.
What are the pupil-free days in Pasadena Unified 2027-2028?
Pasadena Unified students do not attend on Friday, Oct. 15, 2027 (parent conferences and staff development) or Monday, Nov. 1, 2027 (staff development). Teachers also have pupil-free days from Aug. 10 to 13 before school starts. We will keep this guide updated if the district changes any dates.
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