Where is Capistrano Unified located?

The Capistrano Unified district is headquartered in San Juan Capistrano, CA. It serves Orange County.

How many students are enrolled in Capistrano Unified?

40,836 students attend schools in Capistrano Unified.

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Capistrano Unified School Calendar 2026-27

San Juan Capistrano, California · Orange County

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Fri, Oct 30

End of First Reporting Period - Elementary

Elementary first reporting period ends (53 days)

Mon, Nov 2

No School - K-12 Pupil-Free Day: Secondary Prof. Dev. / Elementary Parent Conferences

Pupil-free day for secondary professional development and elementary parent conferences

Nov 3 - 6

Parent Conferences - Elementary (Minimum Days)

Minimum day parent conferences, elementary only

Wed, Nov 11

Veterans Day

Legal Holiday Check the calendar for any schedule changes related to this observance.

Fri, Nov 13

End of Second Progress Reporting Period - High School

High School progress reporting period ends (28 days)

Nov 23 - 25

Fall Recess

Fall Recess for students and teachers Review the calendar for the full recess dates and any schedule changes.

Full School Calendar 2026-27

40 events

Sep 1 - 3

Early Dismissal

Back-to-School Night - Elementary School (Minimum Day)

Mon, Sep 7

Holiday

Labor Day

Legal Holiday Check the calendar for holiday observance details.

Sep 8 - 10

Early Dismissal

Back-to-School Night - High School (Minimum Day)

Fri, Oct 2

Event

End of First Progress Reporting Period - High School

High School progress reporting period ends (33 days)

Fri, Oct 16

Event

End of First Quarter - Middle School

Middle School first quarter ends (43 days)

Fri, Oct 30

Event

End of First Reporting Period - Elementary

Elementary first reporting period ends (53 days)

Mon, Nov 2

PD Day

No School - K-12 Pupil-Free Day: Secondary Prof. Dev. / Elementary Parent Conferences

Pupil-free day for secondary professional development and elementary parent conferences

Nov 3 - 6

Meeting

Parent Conferences - Elementary (Minimum Days)

Minimum day parent conferences, elementary only

Wed, Nov 11

Holiday

Veterans Day

Legal Holiday Check the calendar for any schedule changes related to this observance.

Fri, Nov 13

Event

End of Second Progress Reporting Period - High School

High School progress reporting period ends (28 days)

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Key Dates — Capistrano Unified School Calendar

Scheduled breaks include Fall Recess (Mon, Nov 23, 2026 to Wed, Nov 25, 2026), Winter Recess (Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027), Spring Recess (Mon, Apr 5, 2027 to Fri, Apr 9, 2027).

Fall Recess: Mon, Nov 23, 2026 to Wed, Nov 25, 2026
Winter Recess: Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Spring Recess: Mon, Apr 5, 2027 to Fri, Apr 9, 2027
Labor Day: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
No School - K-12 Pupil-Free Day: Secondary Prof. Dev. / Elementary Parent Conferences: Mon, Nov 2, 2026
Veterans Day: Wed, Nov 11, 2026
Thanksgiving Holidays: Thu, Nov 26, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
No School - K-12 Pupil-Free Day: Secondary Teacher Semester Wrap-up: Fri, Dec 18, 2026
Christmas Holiday: Thu, Dec 24, 2026 to Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Holiday To Replace Admission Day: Thu, Dec 31, 2026
New Year's Day: Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Mon, Jan 18, 2027
Lincoln Day: Fri, Feb 12, 2027