For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 24,000 students across 40 schools in New Mexico. The school year starts July 20, 2026, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Las Cruces Public Schools lcps before scheduling around them.
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Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for Las Cruces Public Schools lcps. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Las Cruces Public Schools lcps's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for Las Cruces Public Schools lcps (LCPS).
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Las Cruces Public Schools lcps calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar Las Cruces Public Schools lcps published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against lcps.net.
- ✓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 Las Cruces Public Schools lcps before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Las Cruces Public Schools lcps Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for LCPS students in the 2026-2027 school year is July 27, 2026 (Grades 1-5, 7-8, 10-12). Grades K, 6, and 9 begin on July 24, 2026.
Spring Break for LCPS is scheduled from March 15 through March 19, 2027.
Christmas Break for LCPS runs from December 21 through December 31, 2026, and continues through January 1, 2027.
Winter Break for LCPS is from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break for LCPS is November 23 through November 27, 2026.
The last day of school for LCPS students is May 21, 2027. Graduation ceremonies begin May 20, 2027.
Fall Break is scheduled from October 5 through October 9, 2026.
The Spring Semester begins on January 6, 2027 for all K-12 students.
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027 (no school).
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