Kayenta Unified School District Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Kayenta Unified School District for the 2026-2027 academic year.
School Year Timeline
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 3, 2026 (Mon) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Fall Break | October 12, 2026 - October 16, 2026 | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 25, 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 |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 15, 2027 - March 19, 2027 | No School |
| Good Friday | March 26, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 19, 2027 (Wed) | School Closes |
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Extended Time Off
| Window | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Break Window | Oct 10–18, 2026Districtwide no-school: Oct 12–16, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Oct 10–11, 2026; Oct 17–18, 2026 | 9 days |
| Thanksgiving Break Window | Nov 25–29, 2026Districtwide no-school: Nov 25–27, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Nov 28–29, 2026 | 5 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 13–21, 2027Districtwide no-school: Mar 15–19, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Mar 13–14, 2027; Mar 20–21, 2027 | 9 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| ABC Preschool & BMS Parent Teacher Conferences | September 16, 2026 (Wed) |
| DBES & MVHS Parent Teacher Conferences | September 17, 2026 (Thu) |
| End of 1st Quarter | October 5, 2026 (Mon) |
| Start of 2nd Quarter | October 6, 2026 (Tue) |
| End of 2nd Quarter / 1st Semester | December 18, 2026 (Fri) |
| Start of 3rd Quarter | January 4, 2027 (Mon) |
| ABC Preschool & BMS Parent Teacher Conferences | February 10, 2027 (Wed) |
| DBES & MVHS Parent Teacher Conferences | February 11, 2027 (Thu) |
| End of 3rd Quarter | March 9, 2027 (Tue) |
| Start of 4th Quarter | March 10, 2027 (Wed) |
| MVHS Graduation | May 15, 2027 (Sat) |
| End of 4th Quarter / 2nd Semester | May 19, 2027 (Wed) |
Kayenta USD Calendar 2026-2027 www.arizonaschoolcalendar.com
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About Kayenta Unified School District
Kayenta Unified follows a four-part sequence on the Navajo Nation: ABC Preschool, Debbie Braff Elementary for kindergarten through fourth grade, Baker Middle School for grades five through eight, and Monument Valley High School for grades nine through twelve. Fifth grade is the main internal campus transition, earlier than in districts whose middle schools begin in sixth or seventh grade.
Geography shapes access to every stage. District materials report that more than half of the students use district transportation and that some travel as far as 60 miles one way. Routes and daily travel are an essential part of school access. The district also describes a majority-bilingual student body and incorporates Navajo heritage into everyday instruction. Long-distance transportation and culturally grounded teaching sustain the four-stage ladder.
Compared With Related Districts
Selected highlights from this district calendar and related district calendar pages.
Kayenta USD lists Fall Break as 5 weekdays off. This named block is worth tracking separately for childcare, appointments, travel, and shared household calendars.
Kayenta USD uses this Spring Break week, while Joseph City Schools (March 8, 2027 - March 11, 2027) and KUSD (March 8, 2027 - March 18, 2027) use different windows in the related calendar set.
Kayenta USD lists 12 early-release or half-day items that may affect pickup times even when school is in session.
Kayenta USD lists 8 teacher, planning, or student-holiday items beyond the headline break periods.
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