# Jefferson Parish Schools calendar 2026-27: no-school days, breaks, early release

Next day off and break: Fall Break, Friday, October 9 to Monday, October 12.

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## 2026–27 student dates

- August 7: First Day: Grades 1–8. Students in grades 1–8 attend.
- August 7: Smart Start Day. Smart Start for grade 6 at middle schools and grades 9 and 12 at high schools.
- August 10: Smart Start Day. Smart Start for grades 7 and 8 at middle schools and grades 10 and 11 at high schools.
- August 11: First Day: Grades 6–8 and 9–12. First day for students in grades 6–8 and 9–12.
- August 13: First Day: PK/K. First day for PK/K students, as printed on the district calendar.
- August 14: First Day: PK/K. First day for PK/K students, as printed on the district calendar.
- September 7: Labor Day. Students do not attend; Labor Day holiday.
- September 9: Interim Reports Issued. Interim reports are issued.
- September 15 to 17: Parent-Teacher Conferences. Virtual parent-teacher conferences.
- October 8: End of 1st Quarter. End of the first quarter.
- October 9 to 12: Fall Break. Students do not attend; fall break holiday.
- October 13: Beginning of 2nd Quarter. Beginning of the second quarter.
- October 21: Report Cards Issued. Report cards are issued.
- November 2: Student Holiday. Students do not attend; professional development day and student holiday.
- November 3: Election Day. Students do not attend; Election Day holiday.
- November 18: Interim Reports Issued. Interim reports are issued.
- November 23 to 27: Thanksgiving Break. Students do not attend; Thanksgiving break holiday.
- December 21: Half Day and Exam Day. Half day for 9–12 and 6–12 schools; exam day for grades 9–12.
- December 22: Half Day and Exam Day. Half day for 9–12 and 6–12 schools; exam day for grades 9–12.
- December 22: End of 2nd Quarter. End of the second quarter.
- December 23, 2026 to January 5, 2027: Winter Break. Students do not attend; winter break holiday.
- January 6: Student Holiday. Students do not attend; records day/professional development day and student holiday.
- January 7: Students Return and Beginning of 3rd Quarter. Students return; beginning of the third quarter.
- January 13: Report Cards Issued. Report cards are issued.
- January 18: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Students do not attend; Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday.
- February 5 to 12: Mardi Gras Break. Students do not attend; Mardi Gras break holiday.
- February 17: Interim Reports Issued. Interim reports are issued.
- March 8: Student Holiday. Students do not attend; professional development day and student holiday.
- March 16 to 18: Parent-Teacher Conferences. Virtual parent-teacher conferences.
- March 19: End of 3rd Quarter. End of the third quarter.
- March 22: Beginning of 4th Quarter. Beginning of the fourth quarter.
- March 24: Make-Up Day Holiday. Students do not attend; make-up day holiday.
- March 25 to 30: Spring Break. Students do not attend; spring break holiday.
- April 1: Report Cards Issued. Report cards are issued.
- April 21: Interim Reports Issued. Interim reports are issued.
- April 30: Last In-Person Day for Eligible Seniors. Last in-person day for seniors meeting all graduation requirements.
- May 7: Last Day for Non-Exempt Seniors. Last day for non-exempt seniors in grade 12.
- May 25: Half Day and Exam Day. Half day for 9–12 and 6–12 schools; exam day for grades 9–12.
- May 26: Half Day and Exam Day. Half day for 9–12 and 6–12 schools; exam day for grades 9–12.
- May 26: Last Day for Students. Last day for students in all schools.

Source: [Official 2026–27 PDF](https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1776094228/jpschoolsorg/zyg5lsiomqpauq6xdg4c/26-27_SinglePage_Calendar_2026-04-10-B-9.pdf). Checked September 20, 2026.

This page is an independent convenience copy. Jefferson Parish Schools's PDFs remain the source of truth, and dates can change after publication.

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