Higley Unified School District Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Higley Unified School District for the 2026-2027 academic year.
School Year Timeline
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day | July 4, 2026 (Sat) | No School |
| First Day of School | July 23, 2026 (Thu) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Fall Break | October 5, 2026 - October 16, 2026 | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | November 26, 2026 - November 27, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| President's Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 8, 2027 - March 19, 2027 | No School |
| Spring Holiday | March 26, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 26, 2027 (Wed) | School Closes |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
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Extended Time Off
| Window | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Break Window | Oct 3–18, 2026Districtwide no-school: Oct 5–16, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Oct 3–4, 2026; Oct 17–18, 2026 | 16 days |
| Thanksgiving Holiday Window | Nov 26–29, 2026Districtwide no-school: Nov 26–27, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Nov 28–29, 2026 | 4 days |
| Winter Break Window | Dec 19, 2026–Jan 3, 2027Districtwide no-school: Dec 21, 2026–Jan 1, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Dec 19–20, 2026; Jan 2–3, 2027 | 16 days |
| Spring Break Window | Mar 6–21, 2027Districtwide no-school: Mar 8–19, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Mar 6–7, 2027; Mar 20–21, 2027 | 16 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| MS Parent Conferences - Early Release | September 24, 2026 - September 25, 2026 |
| K-6 Parent Conferences - Early Release | October 1, 2026 - October 2, 2026 |
| K-6 Parent Conferences - Early Release | March 4, 2027 - March 5, 2027 |
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About Higley Unified School District
Higley Unified’s main physical route moves from one of nine elementary schools into one of two middle schools and then one of two comprehensive high schools. Two early-childhood centers sit before that sequence, while Higley Traditional Academy provides a separate whole-school model inside the same district.
The current High School Online program serves grades nine through twelve. Students may take all six classes online or combine online courses with one to five in-person classes at Higley High or Williams Field High; athletics remain tied to the brick-and-mortar school where the student is enrolled.
An October 29, 2025 district report says the former Higley Virtual Academy learning model transitioned into alternative programs based at each high school. Current pages still use the HVA name, while the two comprehensive high schools now serve as the organizational base for full-time online and hybrid schedules.
Compared With Related Districts
Selected highlights from this district calendar and related district calendar pages.
Higley Unified lists Fall Break as 10 weekdays off. This named block is worth tracking separately for childcare, appointments, travel, and shared household calendars.
Higley Unified uses this Spring Break week, while GUSD (March 8, 2027 - March 12, 2027) and Holbrook Unified School District #3 (March 15, 2027 - March 19, 2027) use different windows in the related calendar set.
Higley Unified starts on this date; GUSD (July 29, 2026) and Holbrook Unified School District #3 (August 3, 2026) use different first-day dates in the related calendar set.
Higley Unified lists 3 early-release or half-day items that may affect pickup times even when school is in session.
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About This Calendar
Data Source: Official Higley Unified School District calendar, verified through two independent visual readings, original-image arbitration, and a matching formal comparison. How we verify dates
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