For the 2026–2027 school year, Lawrence Public Schools publishes its official academic calendar for Massachusetts. Classes begin Aug 18 and end Jun 23. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Lawrence Public Schools before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for Lawrence Public Schools. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Lawrence Public Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
- First Day of School for NEW StaffAug 18, 2026School Opens
- First Day of School for All StaffAug 19, 2026School Opens
- No School; Staff PD & Opening CeremoniesAug 19 — Aug 21No School
- First Day of School for Grades 1-12Aug 24, 2026School Opens
- Primary Election Day - No SchoolSep 1, 2026No School
- Labor Day Weekend - No SchoolSep 4 — Sep 7No School
- First Day of School for PK-KSep 8, 2026School Opens
- Half Day for Students, AM PK Only; Staff PDSep 30, 2026Teacher Day
- Indigenous Peoples' Day - No SchoolOct 12, 2026No School
- Half Day for Students, AM PK Only; Staff PDOct 21, 2026Teacher Day
- Election Day - No SchoolNov 3, 2026No School
- Veterans Day - No SchoolNov 11, 2026No School
- Thanksgiving Break - No SchoolNov 25 — Nov 27No School
- Winter Break - No SchoolDec 21 — Jan 1No School
- Half Day for Students, AM PK Only; Staff PDJan 13, 2027Teacher Day
- MLK Jr. Day - No SchoolJan 18, 2027No School
- Mid-Winter Break - No SchoolFeb 15 — Feb 19No School
- Half Day for Students, AM PK Only; Staff PDMar 17, 2027Teacher Day
- Good Friday - No SchoolMar 26, 2027No School
- Spring Break - No SchoolApr 19 — Apr 23No School
- Memorial Day - No SchoolMay 31, 2027No School
- Juneteenth - No SchoolJun 18, 2027No School
- Half Day for Students & Staff, AM PK OnlyJun 23, 2027Early Release
- Last Day of School (includes 5 built-in snow days)Jun 23, 2027School Closes
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for Lawrence Public Schools LPS.
Who This Calendar Applies To
Schools Covered by This Calendar
The 2026–2027 Lawrence Public Schools academic calendar applies district-wide to all 26 schools — expand a category to see every school.
Early Childhood & Pre-K Centers4
- John Breen School (PK–K)
- Lawlor Early Childhood Center (PK–K)
- Lawrence Family Public Academy (PK–K)
- Rollins Early Childhood Center (PK–K)
Elementary Schools9
- Arlington Elementary School (K–4)
- Edward F. Parthum School (K–4)
- Francis M. Leahy School (PK–5)
- Gerard A. Guilmette School (1–4)
- James F Hennessey School (PK–2)
- John K Tarbox School (1–5)
- Oliver Elementary School (1–5)
- Robert Frost School (K–4)
- South Lawrence East Elementary School (1–5)
Middle & Junior High Schools7
- Arlington Middle School (5–8)
- Frost Middle School (5–8)
- Guilmette Middle School (5–8)
- Leonard Middle School (6–8)
- Oliver Middle School (6–8)
- Parthum Middle School (5–8)
- Spark Academy (6–8)
High Schools2
- High School Learning Center (9–12)
- Lawrence High School (9–12)
Combined & Specialized Campuses4
- Alexander B Bruce School (3–8)
- Emily G Wetherbee School (K–8)
- RISE Academy (6–12)
- School for Exceptional Studies (PK–12)
School list from the Massachusetts public school directory (MassGIS / DESE). Individual schools set their own start and dismissal times, and some may adjust specific dates — confirm with the school before planning around a date.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Lawrence Public 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 Lawrence Public Schools published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against lawrence.k12.ma.us.
- ✓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 Lawrence Public Schools before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Lawrence Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in Grades 1-12 is August 24, 2026. The first day of school for PK-K students is September 8, 2026.
Spring break is from April 19 through April 23, 2027. Schools will be closed during this period.
Christmas break is included in the winter break, which runs from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027.
Winter break is from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027. There will be no school during this period.
Thanksgiving break is from November 25 through November 27, 2026. Schools will be closed.
The last day of school is June 23, 2027. It is a half day for students and staff, with AM PK only. The date includes five built-in snow days.
Labor Day weekend is from September 4 through September 7, 2026. There will be no school.
Mid-winter break is from February 15 through February 19, 2027. Schools will be closed.
Schools will be closed for Indigenous Peoples' Day on October 12, 2026.
Schools will be closed for Veterans Day on November 11, 2026.
Schools will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 18, 2027.
Schools will be closed for Good Friday on March 26, 2027.
Schools will be closed for Memorial Day on May 31, 2027.
Schools will be closed for Juneteenth on June 18, 2027.
Half days for students with AM PK only and staff professional development are scheduled for September 30, 2026; October 21, 2026; January 13, 2027; and March 17, 2027.
Schools will be closed for Primary Election Day on September 1, 2026, and Election Day on November 3, 2026.
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