Jackson Public Schools serves 4,600 students across 11 schools in Michigan for the 2026–2027 school year. The school year starts August 26, 2026, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Jackson Public Schools before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
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School Calendar
Download Jackson Public Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
About the District
Details and contact information for Jackson Public Schools.
Common Questions
Jackson Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school in Jackson Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year is August 26, 2026. Students will attend a half day while staff will have a full work day.
Spring Break in Jackson Public Schools starts on March 26, 2027, and continues through April 2, 2027. Classes resume on April 5, 2027.
Christmas Break in Jackson Public Schools falls during Winter Break, which runs from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027.
Winter Break in Jackson Public Schools begins December 21, 2026, and ends January 1, 2027. School resumes on January 4, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break in Jackson Public Schools runs from November 25, 2026, through November 28, 2026.
The last half day of school for students in Jackson Public Schools is June 11, 2027.
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and there will be no school for students.
Jackson Public Schools will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 18, 2027, with no school for students and staff.
Presidents Day will be observed on February 15, 2027, and students and staff will not attend school.
Graduation Day is scheduled for May 28, 2027. Y5-12 students will have a half day schedule.
Students return to school on January 4, 2027, after Winter Break.
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