Carlsbad Unified School District Calendar: The Carlsbad Unified School District’s 2025–26 academic year begins on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The fall semester wraps up Thursday, December 18, 2025, with a Winter Break of two weeks from Tuesday, Dec 22, to Tuesday, January 5, 2026. The spring semester begins in early January and ends March 21 -24, 2026, with a Mid-Winter Break February 16–19, 2026. Spring Break is scheduled for Monday, April 6, through Friday, April 10, 2026. The last day of school for students is Thursday, June 4, 2026, and a teacher planning day on June 5.
The schedule features a full Thanksgiving Week break with no classes November 20-24, 2025, and recognizes all federal holidays, including: Labor Day (September 1), Veterans Day (November 11), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 19), Presidents Day (February 16), and Memorial Day May 25 as well as Juneteenth on June 19. There are also several other non-student days for both fall (teacher in-service) and spring (parent-teacher conferences). The calendar allows for planning days and holiday breaks, but does not list any built-in severe weather make-up days.
Carlsbad Unified School District Calendar 2025-2026
| Event | Date(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | Wednesday, August 23, 2025 | Official school year start |
| Labor Day (Holiday) | Monday, September 1, 2025 | No school |
| Veterans Day (Holiday) | Monday, November 11, 2025 | No school |
| Thanksgiving Break | Wednesday–Friday, November 20–22, 2025 | 3-day break, some sources note full week |
| Winter Break | Wednesday, December 25, 2025 – Sunday, January 5, 2026 | Approx. 2-week break |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 20, 2026 | Holiday |
| Semester Break (No Students) | Friday, January 16, 2026 | Between semesters |
| Presidents Day Weekend | Monday, February 17, 2026 | Includes Mid-Winter Break |
| Spring Break | Monday, April 1 – Friday, April 5, 2026 | No school |
| Memorial Day (Holiday) | Monday, May 25, 2026 | No school |
| Last Day of School (Students) | Friday, June 6, 2026 | Official final day for students |
| Teacher Workday | Monday, June 8, 2026 | No school for students |
| Juneteenth (Holiday) | Friday, June 19, 2026 | Observed after school year ends |
The Carlsbad Unified School District (CUSD) is a public school district that serves approximately 10,795 students in northern San Diego County, California. CUSD is well known for its input to academic research, with AP advancing placement, college prep, enrichment programs, sponsored by the Carlsbad Educational Foundation. The district focuses on equity, innovation, and safe learning environments. CUSD ranks in the top 10% of California districts when measuring similar schools, and has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. It serves a diverse population and is committed to preparing students for success beyond graduation.
Carlsbad Unified School Teacher Workdays Calendar 2025-26
| Date | Day(s) | Event |
|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2025 | Thursday | Staff Reports (195-day staff) |
| August 14, 2025 | Wednesday | Teacher Workday (Preparation) |
| October 14 – October 24, 2025 | Tuesday–Friday | Parent-Teacher Conferences (No Students) |
| November 10, 2025 | Monday | District Professional Development Day (No Students) |
| January 16, 2026 | Friday | Semester Break (No Students, excluding Sage Creek HS) |
| March 24 – March 28, 2026 | Monday–Friday | Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences (No Students) |
| June 5, 2026 | Friday | Post-School Year Teacher Workday |
Carlsbad Unified School Holidays
| Holiday | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Labor Day | Monday, September 1, 2025 |
| Veterans Day | Monday, November 11, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Wednesday–Sunday, November 20–24, 2025 |
| Winter Break | Wednesday, December 25, 2025 – Sunday, January 5, 2026 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 20, 2026 |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, February 17, 2026 |
| Spring Break | Wednesday–Sunday, April 1–5, 2026 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 |
| Juneteenth | Friday, June 19, 2026 |
FAQs
Q: When does the 2025–20 26 school year start and end?
A. The first day of school is Tuesday, August 19, 2025, and the last day for students is Thursday, June 4, 2026.
Q: What was the time of Winter and Spring Break?
A. Winter Break is from Monday, December 22, 2025, to Friday, January 2, 2026. Spring Break is scheduled for Monday, April 6, through Friday, April 10, 2026.
Q: Will there be teacher-only workdays with no students?
A. Yes, scheduled teacher workdays with no school for students include August 14–18, 2025; January 16, 2026; and June 5, 2026.
Q: When is CUSD out of business, and what are the major holidays?
A. Labor Day (Sept. 1), Veterans Day (Nov. 11), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan. 19), Presidents’ Day (Feb. 16), and Memorial Day (May 25).
Q: What is the process of registering a student for CUSD?
A. Admission is done using the Aeries AIR system and includes the resident’s record, immunization record, and other necessary paperwork that is typically done in the spring before the start of a school year.