Visual Calendar
Official calendar scans for Jefferson County Public Schools. Click any image to open full-screen.
School Calendar
Download Jefferson County Public Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 96,000 students across 167 schools in Kentucky. Classes begin August 6, 2026 and end May 24, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Jefferson County Public Schools before scheduling around them.
About the District
Details and contact information for Jefferson County Public Schools.
Common Questions
Jefferson County Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in Jefferson County Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year is August 6, 2026.
Spring Break in Jefferson County Public Schools is scheduled from March 29 through April 2, 2027.
Christmas Break falls during Winter Break, which begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
Winter Break for the 2026-2027 school year runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 25 through November 27, 2026.
The last day of school for students in Jefferson County Public Schools is May 24, 2027.
No, there is no school on Labor Day. Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026.
No, students do not have school on Election Day, which is November 3, 2026.
Yes, make-up days are scheduled for May 25-28, 2027 and June 1-2, 2027 if needed due to inclement weather or other closures.
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