For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 2,400 students across 7 schools in Louisiana. Classes begin August 17, 2026 and end May 21, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Jackson Parish Schools before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for Jackson Parish Schools. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Jackson Parish Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for Jackson Parish Schools JPS.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Jackson Parish Schools calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar Jackson Parish Schools published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against jacksonpsb.com.
- ✓Board-approved version is used where the district marks one.
- ✓First and last day match the published calendar.
- ✓Breaks and holidays are listed with their full date ranges.
- ✓Teacher / no-school days are included where the district lists them.
- ✓Changes happen. Districts amend calendars mid-year — confirm with Jackson Parish Schools before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Jackson Parish Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day for students in Jackson Parish Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year is August 17, 2026.
Spring Break (Easter/Spring Break) in Jackson Parish Schools is scheduled from March 26, 2027 through April 2, 2027.
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 4, 2027.
The Winter Break/President's Day Break is scheduled from February 12-15, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break in Jackson Parish Schools is scheduled from November 23-27, 2026.
The last day for students in Jackson Parish Schools is May 21, 2027.
Fall Break is scheduled from October 12-16, 2026.
Labor Day will be observed on September 7, 2026, and schools will be closed.
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday will be observed on January 18, 2027.
The end of the 1st Nine Weeks grading period is October 21, 2026.
The end of the 2nd Nine Weeks grading period is January 13, 2027.
The end of the 3rd Nine Weeks grading period is March 15, 2027.
Yes. Virtual Days for Students and Professional Development for Staff are scheduled on September 2, 2026, September 30, 2026, and October 28, 2026.
Election Day is observed on November 3, 2026.
Veteran's Day will be observed on November 11, 2026.
Explore More
Recently Updated Calendars
Other Louisiana school district calendars — recently added or updated.