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Lafayette Parish School System LA Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
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The Lafayette Parish School System 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 12, 2026 to May 27, 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 Wed, Aug 12, 2026 First Day of School
School year ends Thu, May 27, 2027 Last Day of School
Next key date Wed, Aug 12, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Lafayette Parish School System 2026-27 calendar

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Lafayette Parish School System 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
  • Graduation
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 3-4, 2026 — New Teacher In-Service
  • Aug 5-6, 2026 — District-wide In-Service
  • Aug 5, 2026 — Other New Staff In-Service
  • Aug 7-11, 2026 — School Based In-Service
  • Aug 12, 2026 — First Day of School

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day Holiday

October 2026

  • Oct 15, 2026 — Conference Day (Students Report)
  • Oct 16, 2026 — Conference Day Half Day (Students Do Not Report)
  • Oct 19-20, 2026 — Fall Break (District Reports)

November 2026

  • Nov 3, 2026 — Election 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 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day

February 2027

  • Feb 8-12, 2027 — Mardi Gras Holiday

March 2027

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

April 2027

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

May 2027

  • May 27, 2027 — Last Day of School
  • May 27, 2027 — Graduation (Tentative)
  • May 28, 2027 — Records Day
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day

June 2027

  • Jun 18, 2027 — Juneteenth Holiday

July 2027

Lafayette Parish School System teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 3-4, 2026 New Teacher In-Service District source
  • Aug 5-6, 2026 District-wide In-Service District source
  • Aug 5, 2026 Other New Staff In-Service District source
  • Aug 7-11, 2026 School Based In-Service District source

Lafayette Parish School System breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day Holiday Holiday
  • Oct 19-20, 2026 Fall Break (District Reports) Break
  • Nov 23-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break Break
  • Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 4, 2027 Christmas Break Break
  • Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday
  • Feb 8-12, 2027 Mardi Gras Holiday Holiday
  • Mar 26 - Apr 2, 2027 Easter/Spring Break Break
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day Holiday
  • Jun 18, 2027 Juneteenth Holiday Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Lafayette Parish School System planning calendar

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

Useful now20 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 May 2, 2026.
Full term dates table

Lafayette Parish School System 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 3-4, 2026New Teacher In-Service
Aug 5-6, 2026District-wide In-Service
Aug 5, 2026Other New Staff In-Service
Aug 7-11, 2026School Based In-Service
Aug 12, 2026First Day of School
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day Holiday
Oct 15, 2026Conference Day (Students Report)
Oct 16, 2026Conference Day Half Day (Students Do Not Report)
Oct 19-20, 2026Fall Break (District Reports)
Nov 3, 2026Election Day
Nov 23-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break
Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 4, 2027Christmas Break
Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 8-12, 2027Mardi Gras Holiday
Mar 26 - Apr 2, 2027Easter/Spring Break
May 27, 2027Last Day of School
May 27, 2027Graduation (Tentative)
May 28, 2027Records Day
May 31, 2027Memorial Day
Jun 18, 2027Juneteenth Holiday

Lafayette Parish School System Calendar 2026-2027 – Important Dates

When is the first day of school in Lafayette Parish School System Calendar 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in the Lafayette Parish School System Calendar 2026-2027 is August 12, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Lafayette Parish School System Calendar 2026-2027?
Spring Break (Easter Break) is scheduled from March 26, 2027 through April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Lafayette Parish School System Calendar 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 4, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Lafayette Parish School System Calendar 2026-2027?
Winter Break coincides with Christmas Break and runs from December 21, 2026 to January 4, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Lafayette Parish School System Calendar 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Lafayette Parish School System Calendar 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is May 27, 2027. Graduation is also tentatively scheduled for May 27, 2027.
When is Labor Day in the 2026-2027 school year?
Labor Day will be observed on September 7, 2026.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the 2026-2027 school year?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on January 18, 2027.
When is Mardi Gras Break in Lafayette Parish School System Calendar 2026-2027?
Mardi Gras Holiday is scheduled from February 8 through February 12, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in the 2026-2027 school year?
Memorial Day will be observed on May 31, 2027.

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Lafayette Parish School System calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Lafayette Parish School System Calendar 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in the Lafayette Parish School System Calendar 2026-2027 is August 12, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Lafayette Parish School System Calendar 2026-2027?
Spring Break (Easter Break) is scheduled from March 26, 2027 through April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Lafayette Parish School System Calendar 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 4, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Lafayette Parish School System Calendar 2026-2027?
Winter Break coincides with Christmas Break and runs from December 21, 2026 to January 4, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Lafayette Parish School System Calendar 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Lafayette Parish School System Calendar 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is May 27, 2027. Graduation is also tentatively scheduled for May 27, 2027.
When is Labor Day in the 2026-2027 school year?
Labor Day will be observed on September 7, 2026.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the 2026-2027 school year?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on January 18, 2027.
When is Mardi Gras Break in Lafayette Parish School System Calendar 2026-2027?
Mardi Gras Holiday is scheduled from February 8 through February 12, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in the 2026-2027 school year?
Memorial Day will be observed on May 31, 2027.

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