When Is Summer Break for California Schools in 2026?
- The SubstituteTeacher.com Team
- Feb 7
- 2 min read
California doesn’t have a single, statewide end-of-school date or summer break — each district sets its own academic calendar. That means summer break can start as early as late May or extend into mid-June depending on the district you’re tracking.Â
Below we list the most up-to-date last days of school (summer break start) for some of the largest districts in California in the 2025–26 school year.
Quick list: 2026 summer break start dates for major California school districts
District | Last Day of School (2026) | Summer Break Begins |
Los Angeles Unified (LAUSD) | June 10, 2026 | June 11, 2026Â |
San Diego Unified (SDUSD) | May 29, 2026 | May 30, 2026Â |
Long Beach Unified (LBUSD) | June 11, 2026 | June 12, 2026Â |
San Francisco Unified (SFUSD) | June 3, 2026 | June 4, 2026Â |
When is LAUSD Summer Break 2026?
Los Angeles Unified School District’s last official school day for 2025-26 is Wednesday, June 10, 2026. This means summer break begins Thursday, June 11 for LAUSD students and staff.Â
LAUSD is one of the largest districts in the U.S., covering most of the city of Los Angeles and many surrounding communities. With the year ending in early June, demand for substitute teaching and classroom coverage typically shifts from school closures to summer school and planning days around this point.
When Does Summer Break Start in San Diego Unified?
For San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD), many community calendars and listings show that the last day of school is around May 28, 2026 (with some programs differing slightly by site).Â
That puts the start of summer break for SDUSD students at May 29, 2026. The earlier end date compared with other districts makes late May peak demand season for summer transition activities like summer school sign-ups and planning.
When is Summer Break 2026 for Long Beach Unified?
Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) typically ends the school year around June 11, 2026, with summer break starting the next day. This aligns LBUSD more closely with Southern California district patterns where end-of-year programs extend into mid-June.
When is Summer Break 2026 for San Francisco Unified?
According to SFUSD’s official holiday calendar, the last day of school for the 2025–26 year is June 3, 2026, meaning summer break starts June 4, 2026. This relatively early end to school year instruction compared with some Southern California districts reflects differing instructional scheduling in the Bay Area.
What This Means for Substitute Teachers
From a staffing perspective, California summer break 2026 signals a shift in demand:
Late May – early June: Highest demand for coverage as schools wrap up instruction and prepare for finals, events, and transitions.
Mid-June onward: Most classroom coverage needs move into summer school and workshop programs, which may have separate calendars.
Because each district’s summer break start date varies, substitute teachers who can travel across districts can often sustain bookings by aligning availability with nearby districts that end later or start summer school earlier.
