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Jackson Parish Schools LA Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Louisiana
  • 6 teacher days

The Jackson Parish Schools 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 17, 2026 to May 21, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 23-27, winter break Dec 21-Jan 4, and spring break Mar 26-Apr 2. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Mon, Aug 17, 2026 First Day for Students
School year ends Fri, May 21, 2027 Last Day for Students
Next key date Mon, Aug 17, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Jackson Parish Schools 2026-27 calendar

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Jackson Parish Schools school year calendar

Every published date for 2026–27, colour-coded by what happens that day.

  • First day of school
  • Last day of school
  • Holiday - school closed
  • Break / vacation
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Parent-teacher conference
  • Grading period / report cards
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 11, 2026 — New Teacher Orientation
  • Aug 12-14, 2026 — Professional Development for Staff
  • Aug 17, 2026 — First Day for Students

September 2026

  • Sep 2, 2026 — Virtual Day for Students, PD for Staff
  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day
  • Sep 30, 2026 — Virtual Day for Students, PD for Staff

October 2026

  • Oct 12-16, 2026 — Fall Break
  • Oct 21, 2026 — End of 1st Nine Weeks
  • Oct 28, 2026 — Virtual Day for Students, PD for Staff
  • Oct 28, 2026 — Parent Conferences 12:00-4:00

November 2026

  • Nov 3, 2026 — Election Day
  • Nov 11, 2026 — Veteran's Day
  • Nov 23-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

  • Dec 21, 2026-Jan 4, 2027 — Christmas Break

January 2027

  • Dec 21, 2026-Jan 4, 2027 — Christmas Break
  • Jan 4, 2027 — Professional Development for Staff
  • Jan 13, 2027 — End of 2nd Nine Weeks
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

February 2027

  • Feb 12-15, 2027 — President's Day/Winter Break

March 2027

  • Mar 15, 2027 — End of 3rd Nine Weeks
  • Mar 26-Apr 2, 2027 — Easter/Spring Break

April 2027

  • Mar 26-Apr 2, 2027 — Easter/Spring Break

May 2027

  • May 21, 2027 — Last Day for Students
  • May 21, 2027 — End of 4th Nine Weeks

June 2027

July 2027

Jackson Parish Schools teacher and staff days 2026/27

Students normally stay home on these days. Confirm with the district before making plans.

  • Aug 11, 2026 New Teacher Orientation District source
  • Aug 12-14, 2026 Professional Development for Staff District source
  • Sep 2, 2026 Virtual Day for Students, PD for Staff District source
  • Sep 30, 2026 Virtual Day for Students, PD for Staff District source
  • Oct 28, 2026 Virtual Day for Students, PD for Staff District source
  • Jan 4, 2027 Professional Development for Staff District source

Jackson Parish Schools breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day Holiday
  • Oct 12-16, 2026 Fall Break Break
  • Nov 23-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break Break
  • Dec 21, 2026-Jan 4, 2027 Christmas Break Break
  • Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Holiday
  • Feb 12-15, 2027 President's Day/Winter Break Break
  • Mar 26-Apr 2, 2027 Easter/Spring Break Break

Your checked 2026/27 Jackson Parish Schools planning calendar

How these dates are put together, and what to double-check before you book anything.

Useful now22 published dates for the 2026–27 school year, laid out month by month.
CheckedTaken from the district’s own published calendar, not retyped from memory.
Kept currentLast updated July 10, 2026.
Full term dates table

Jackson Parish Schools 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 11, 2026New Teacher Orientation
Aug 12-14, 2026Professional Development for Staff
Aug 17, 2026First Day for Students
Sep 2, 2026Virtual Day for Students, PD for Staff
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day
Sep 30, 2026Virtual Day for Students, PD for Staff
Oct 12-16, 2026Fall Break
Oct 21, 2026End of 1st Nine Weeks
Oct 28, 2026Virtual Day for Students, PD for Staff
Oct 28, 2026Parent Conferences 12:00-4:00
Nov 3, 2026Election Day
Nov 11, 2026Veteran's Day
Nov 23-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break
Dec 21, 2026-Jan 4, 2027Christmas Break
Jan 4, 2027Professional Development for Staff
Jan 13, 2027End of 2nd Nine Weeks
Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Feb 12-15, 2027President's Day/Winter Break
Mar 15, 2027End of 3rd Nine Weeks
Mar 26-Apr 2, 2027Easter/Spring Break
May 21, 2027Last Day for Students
May 21, 2027End of 4th Nine Weeks

Jackson Parish Schools Calendar 26-27 pdf FAQs

When is the first day of school in Jackson Parish Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day for students in Jackson Parish Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year is August 17, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Jackson Parish Schools for 2026-2027?
Spring Break (Easter/Spring Break) in Jackson Parish Schools is scheduled from March 26, 2027 through April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Jackson Parish Schools for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 4, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Jackson Parish Schools for 2026-2027?
The Winter Break/President's Day Break is scheduled from February 12-15, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Jackson Parish Schools for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break in Jackson Parish Schools is scheduled from November 23-27, 2026.
What is the last day of school in Jackson Parish Schools for 2026-2027?
The last day for students in Jackson Parish Schools is May 21, 2027.
When is Fall Break in Jackson Parish Schools for 2026-2027?
Fall Break is scheduled from October 12-16, 2026.
When is Labor Day observed in Jackson Parish Schools during 2026-2027?
Labor Day will be observed on September 7, 2026, and schools will be closed.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Jackson Parish Schools for 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday will be observed on January 18, 2027.
When does the first grading period end in Jackson Parish Schools for 2026-2027?
The end of the 1st Nine Weeks grading period is October 21, 2026.
When does the second grading period end in Jackson Parish Schools for 2026-2027?
The end of the 2nd Nine Weeks grading period is January 13, 2027.
When does the third grading period end in Jackson Parish Schools for 2026-2027?
The end of the 3rd Nine Weeks grading period is March 15, 2027.
Are there any virtual learning days in Jackson Parish Schools during 2026-2027?
Yes. Virtual Days for Students and Professional Development for Staff are scheduled on September 2, 2026, September 30, 2026, and October 28, 2026.
When is Election Day in Jackson Parish Schools for 2026-2027?
Election Day is observed on November 3, 2026.
When is Veteran's Day in Jackson Parish Schools for 2026-2027?
Veteran's Day will be observed on November 11, 2026.

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Jackson Parish Schools calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Jackson Parish Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day for students in Jackson Parish Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year is August 17, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Jackson Parish Schools for 2026-2027?
Spring Break (Easter/Spring Break) in Jackson Parish Schools is scheduled from March 26, 2027 through April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Jackson Parish Schools for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 4, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Jackson Parish Schools for 2026-2027?
The Winter Break/President's Day Break is scheduled from February 12-15, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Jackson Parish Schools for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break in Jackson Parish Schools is scheduled from November 23-27, 2026.
What is the last day of school in Jackson Parish Schools for 2026-2027?
The last day for students in Jackson Parish Schools is May 21, 2027.
When is Fall Break in Jackson Parish Schools for 2026-2027?
Fall Break is scheduled from October 12-16, 2026.
When is Labor Day observed in Jackson Parish Schools during 2026-2027?
Labor Day will be observed on September 7, 2026, and schools will be closed.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Jackson Parish Schools for 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday will be observed on January 18, 2027.
When does the first grading period end in Jackson Parish Schools for 2026-2027?
The end of the 1st Nine Weeks grading period is October 21, 2026.
When does the second grading period end in Jackson Parish Schools for 2026-2027?
The end of the 2nd Nine Weeks grading period is January 13, 2027.
When does the third grading period end in Jackson Parish Schools for 2026-2027?
The end of the 3rd Nine Weeks grading period is March 15, 2027.
Are there any virtual learning days in Jackson Parish Schools during 2026-2027?
Yes. Virtual Days for Students and Professional Development for Staff are scheduled on September 2, 2026, September 30, 2026, and October 28, 2026.
When is Election Day in Jackson Parish Schools for 2026-2027?
Election Day is observed on November 3, 2026.
When is Veteran's Day in Jackson Parish Schools for 2026-2027?
Veteran's Day will be observed on November 11, 2026.

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