Visual Calendar
Official calendar scans for Jefferson Parish Schools. Click any image to open full-screen.
School Calendar
Download Jefferson Parish Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 47,000 students across 82 schools in Louisiana. Classes begin August 7, 2026 and end May 27, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Jefferson Parish Schools before scheduling around them.
About the District
Details and contact information for Jefferson Parish Schools JPS.
Common Questions
Jefferson Parish Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for Jefferson Parish Schools (Grades 1–8) is August 7, 2026. Grades 6–12 begin full attendance on August 11, 2026, and PK/K students begin on August 13–14, 2026.
Spring Break for Jefferson Parish Schools is scheduled from March 25–30, 2027.
Christmas Break falls during Winter Break, which runs from December 23, 2026 through January 5, 2027.
Winter Break is from December 23, 2026 to January 5, 2027. Students return to school on January 7, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled for November 23–27, 2026.
The last day of school for students is May 26, 2027 (Half Day). The last day for teachers is May 27, 2027.
Fall Break is scheduled from October 9–12, 2026.
Mardi Gras Break takes place from February 5–12, 2027.
The 1st Quarter ends on October 8, 2026. The 2nd Quarter ends on December 22, 2026. The 3rd Quarter ends on March 19, 2027.
Labor Day will be observed on September 7, 2026.
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