Prep your back-to-school supplies and map out the best route to the coffee shop; the school year is almost here! As you’re gearing up for the new year keeping track of the school schedule, holidays, and breaks is essential to a successful school year.

Whether you’re booking family vacations, organizing childcare, or just planning ahead for long weekends, this 2026–2027 South Bay school calendar guide has you covered. Below you’ll find the major holidays plus a breakdown of important dates for each local school district.

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2026-2027 South Bay School Calendar: Important Dates and Holidays

Labor Day: Monday, September 7, 2026
Veterans Day: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Thanksgiving Break: November 23–27, 2026
Winter Break: Mid-December 2026 – Early January 2027 (varies by district)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, January 18, 2027
Presidents Day: Monday, February 15, 2027
Spring Break: March/April 2027 (dates vary by district)
Memorial Day: Monday, May 31, 2027
Juneteenth: Saturday, June 19, 2027

Other Notable Dates to Note:

These aren’t official “days off,” but they’re worth noting for classroom and community celebrations:

Hispanic Heritage Month: Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, 2026
National Bullying Prevention Month: October
Halloween: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Lunar New Year – February 6, 2027
Super Bowl – February 14, 2027
Random Acts of Kindness Day – February 17, 2027
Black History Month: February
Heart Health Awareness Month – February 2027
Women’s History Month: March
Read Across America Day: March 2, 2027
St. Patrick’s Day: March 17, 2027
Easter Sunday: March 28, 2027
National Autism Awareness Month – April
Volunteer Month – April
Earth Day: April 22, 2027
Teacher Appreciation Week: May 3–7, 2027 (Teacher Appreciation Day May 4)
Mother’s Day: May 9, 2027
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month – May
Mental Health Awareness Month – May
Father’s Day: June 20, 2027
Pride Month: June
National Safety Month – June

2026-2027 South Bay School Calendar: Important Dates and Holidays

Redondo Beach Unified School District (RBUSD) School Schedule

First Day: August 19, 2026
Last Day: June 9, 2027
Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 23–27, 2026
Winter Break: Dec. 21, 2026 – Jan. 1, 2027
Spring Break: April 2–9, 2027
Full Calendar for Redondo Beach Unified School District

Torrance Unified School District (TUSD) School Schedule

First Day: August 20, 2026
Last Day: June 10, 2027
Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 23–27, 2026
Winter Break: Dec. 21, 2026 – Jan. 1, 2027
Spring Break: March 29 – April 2, 2027
Full Calendar for Torrance Unified School District

Manhattan Beach Unified School District (MBUSD) School Schedule

First Day: August 19, 2026
Last Day: June 10, 2027
Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 23–27, 2026
Winter Break: Dec. 21, 2026 – Jan. 1, 2027
Mid-Winter Break: Feb. 15–19, 2027
Spring Break: April 5–9, 2027
Full Calendar for Manhattan Beach Unified School District

Hermosa Beach City School District (HBCSD) School Schedule

First Day: August 19, 2026
Last Day: June 10, 2027
Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 23 – 27, 2026
Winter Break: Dec. 21, 2026 – Jan. 1, 2027
Presidents’ Week Break: Feb. 15 – 19, 2027
Spring Break: April 5–9, 2027
Full Calendar for Hermosa Beach Unified School District

Hawthorne School District School Schedule

First Day: August 19, 2026 (HMSA: Aug. 20)
Last Day: June 17, 2027 (HMSA: June 10)
Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 23–27, 2026
Winter Break: Dec. 21, 2026 – Jan. 8, 2027 (HMSA: Dec. 21 – Jan. 1)
Spring Break: March 29– April 9, 2027 (HMSA: Mar 22 – Apr. 2)
Full Calendar for Hawthorne School District

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2026-2027 South Bay School Calendar: Important Dates and Holidays

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Other Notable Dates to Note:

2026-2027 South Bay School Calendar: Important Dates and Holidays

Redondo Beach Unified School District (RBUSD) School Schedule

Torrance Unified School District (TUSD) School Schedule

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Hermosa Beach City School District (HBCSD) School Schedule

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