Lakeland School System serves 6,200 students across 6 schools in Tennessee for the 2026–2027 school year. Classes begin August 6, 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 Lakeland School System before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official calendar scans for Lakeland School System. Click any image to open full-screen.
School Calendar
Download Lakeland School System's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
About the District
Details and contact information for Lakeland School System.
Common Questions
Lakeland School System Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school in Lakeland School System for the 2026-2027 academic year is August 6, 2026.
Spring Break in Lakeland School System is scheduled from March 15 through March 19, 2027.
Christmas Break begins on December 23, 2026, and continues through January 1, 2027.
Winter Break includes December 21-22, 2026 (P.D. Flex Days/Winter Break) and officially runs from December 23, 2026, through January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 25 through November 27, 2026.
The last day of school for students is May 21, 2027. This date is also the end of the second semester and a half day.
Fall Break is scheduled from October 12 through October 16, 2026.
Labor Day will be observed on September 7, 2026, and schools will be closed.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on January 18, 2027.
Presidents' Day is scheduled for February 15, 2027.
Good Friday will be observed on March 26, 2027.
Summer Break officially begins on May 24, 2027, following the end of the school year.
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