South Pasadena Unified Calendar 2027-2028: Breaks, Holidays and Early Summer (Free PDF)
The South Pasadena Unified calendar 2027-2028 starts on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2027 and ends on Thursday, June 1, 2028. Families get Thanksgiving week off, winter break from Dec. 23, 2027 to Jan. 7, 2028, and spring break March 27 to April 3, 2028.
South Pasadena also schedules several pupil-free Mondays and a four-day weekend in February. We gathered every date from the district's 2027-2028 instructional calendar below, plus the PDF to download.
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Key Takeaways
First Day of School: Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2027
Last Day of School: Thursday, June 1, 2028
Thanksgiving Break: Monday, Nov. 22 to Friday, Nov. 26, 2027
Winter Break: Thursday, Dec. 23, 2027 to Thursday, Jan. 6, 2028; students return Monday, Jan. 10
Spring Break: Monday, March 27 to Monday, April 3, 2028; students return Tuesday, April 4
Pupil-Free Mondays: Sept. 20 and Nov. 1, 2027, and March 20, 2028
South Pasadena Unified Calendar 2027-2028 at a Glance
Here are the student days off and key dates on South Pasadena Unified's 2027-2028 calendar.
Fall 2027
Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2027: First teacher work day (no students)
Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2027: First day of school
Monday, Sept. 6, 2027: Labor Day (no school)
Monday, Sept. 20, 2027: Pupil-free day (no school)
Monday, Nov. 1, 2027: Pupil-free day (no school)
Thursday, Nov. 11, 2027: Veterans Day (no school)
Monday, Nov. 22 to Friday, Nov. 26, 2027: Thanksgiving break
Thursday, Dec. 23, 2027 to Thursday, Jan. 6, 2028: Winter break
Spring 2028
Friday, Jan. 7, 2028: Pupil-free day (no school)
Monday, Jan. 10, 2028: Students return
Monday, Jan. 17, 2028: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no school)
Friday, Feb. 11, 2028: Local holiday (no school)
Monday, Feb. 14, 2028: Washington's Birthday (no school)
Monday, March 20, 2028: Pupil-free day (no school)
Monday, March 27 to Monday, April 3, 2028: Spring break, including Farmworkers Day on Friday, March 31
Tuesday, April 4, 2028: Students return
Monday, May 29, 2028: Memorial Day (no school)
Thursday, June 1, 2028: Last day of school
South Pasadena School Breaks and Long Weekends
Thanksgiving Break
South Pasadena Unified is off for the full week of Thanksgiving, Nov. 22-26, 2027. With weekends, that is nine days.
Winter Break
Winter break begins Thursday, Dec. 23, 2027 and runs through Thursday, Jan. 6, 2028. Friday, Jan. 7 is a pupil-free day, so students return on Monday, Jan. 10. Counting weekends, kids are home for 18 days.
Parent Tip: South Pasadena kids are home for New Year's weekend, and the Rose Parade is right next door. Our Rose Parade family guide has the best tips for watching with little ones.
Spring Break
Spring break runs Monday, March 27 through Monday, April 3, 2028, with students back on Tuesday, April 4. Add the weekends and the pupil-free day one week earlier, on March 20, and late March is full of days off.
Need break plans? Try our list of spring break camps in Los Angeles or our 50 fun things to do in Pasadena with kids, just a few minutes up the road.
Long Weekends
Labor Day weekend: Saturday, Sept. 4 to Monday, Sept. 6, 2027
September long weekend: Saturday, Sept. 18 to Monday, Sept. 20, 2027
Early November weekend: Saturday, Oct. 30 to Monday, Nov. 1, 2027
MLK weekend: Saturday, Jan. 15 to Monday, Jan. 17, 2028
February weekend: Friday, Feb. 11 to Monday, Feb. 14, 2028 (4 days)
March long weekend: Saturday, March 18 to Monday, March 20, 2028
Memorial Day weekend: Saturday, May 27 to Monday, May 29, 2028
Download the South Pasadena Unified 2027-2028 Calendar (PDF)
Tap the file below to download South Pasadena Unified's 2027-2028 instructional calendar, with the whole year on one page.
The district also posts an important dates sheet on its South Pasadena Unified calendars page.
Good to Know Before You Plan
South Pasadena Unified's 2027-2028 instructional calendar was negotiated with its teachers and posted on the district website in September 2026. The PDF does not include an approval line, so check the district site for any updates before booking nonrefundable travel.
Elementary families should watch for parent conference weeks Nov. 15-19, 2027 and March 6-10, 2028, which include early dismissal for grades 1-5. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2028 is also an elementary early release day. On Nov. 1, elementary teachers use the day for grading while secondary teachers have professional development.
Parent Tip: South Pasadena kids finish school on June 1, about a week before many nearby districts. Reserve summer camps that start in early June so the first week of summer is covered.
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Takeaway
South Pasadena Unified's 2027-2028 school year runs from Aug. 11, 2027 to June 1, 2028, with Thanksgiving week, an 18-day winter break, a four-day February weekend and spring break March 27 to April 3. Download the PDF, mark the pupil-free Mondays, and enjoy that early summer.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does South Pasadena Unified school start in 2027?
South Pasadena Unified starts the 2027-2028 school year on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2027. Tuesday, Aug. 10 is the first teacher work day, so students begin midweek with a short first week of school. That leaves time to wrap up summer camps, gather school supplies and practice the morning routine.
When is the last day of school for South Pasadena Unified in 2028?
The last day of school for South Pasadena Unified is Thursday, June 1, 2028. It is also the date of South Pasadena High School's graduation, and it gives families an early start to summer break. Keep this date handy when you sign up for summer camps, since many begin the following week.
When is South Pasadena Unified winter break 2027?
South Pasadena Unified winter break runs from Thursday, Dec. 23, 2027 through Thursday, Jan. 6, 2028. Friday, Jan. 7 is a pupil-free day, so students return to school on Monday, Jan. 10, 2028. It is a great stretch for holiday lights, family visits and a few lazy pajama mornings.
When is South Pasadena Unified spring break 2028?
South Pasadena Unified spring break runs from Monday, March 27 through Monday, April 3, 2028, and students return on Tuesday, April 4. Farmworkers Day on Friday, March 31 falls inside the break. Reserve camps or travel early, since many nearby families share the same break week.
What are the pupil-free days for SPUSD in 2027-2028?
South Pasadena Unified students have no school on pupil-free days Monday, Sept. 20, 2027, Monday, Nov. 1, 2027, Friday, Jan. 7, 2028 and Monday, March 20, 2028. Teachers use those days for training and grading. Check the official district calendar for any updates before you make firm plans.
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