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Las Cruces Public Schools LCPS NM Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • New Mexico
  • 5 teacher days

The Las Cruces Public Schools LCPS 2026–27 school year starts on Jul 24, 2026. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 23-27, winter break Dec 21-31, and spring break Mar 15-19. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Fri, Jul 24, 2026 First Day K/6/9 (Transition)
School year ends See full dates Last day not published separately
Next key date Fri, Jul 24, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Las Cruces Public Schools LCPS 2026-27 calendar

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Las Cruces Public Schools LCPS school year calendar

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

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

August 2026

  • Aug 27, 2026 — Educator Planning (Remote Learning Activities)
  • Aug 28, 2026 — Parent/Teacher Conferences (No School)

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day (No School)

October 2026

  • Oct 2, 2026 — End of Quarter 1
  • Oct 5-9, 2026 — Fall Break (No School)
  • Oct 12, 2026 — Educator Planning (Remote Learning Activities)

November 2026

  • Nov 3, 2026 — Election Day (No School)
  • Nov 23-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break (No School)

December 2026

  • Dec 18, 2026 — End of Fall Semester / End of Quarter 2 (Full Day for Staff/Students)
  • Dec 21-31, 2026 — Winter Break

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break
  • Jan 4, 2027 — Site/District Professional Learning
  • Jan 5, 2027 — Teacher Work Day
  • Jan 6, 2027 — Begin Spring Semester K-12
  • Jan 18, 2027 — MLK Holiday (No School)

February 2027

  • Feb 11, 2027 — Educator Planning (Remote Learning Activities)
  • Feb 12, 2027 — Next Step Planning / Parent Teacher Conferences (No School K-12)
  • Feb 15, 2027 — Presidents' Day (No School)

March 2027

  • Mar 12, 2027 — End of Quarter 3
  • Mar 15-19, 2027 — Spring Break (No School)
  • Mar 26, 2027 — Spring Holiday
  • Mar 29, 2027 — Educator Planning (Remote Learning Activities)

April 2027

May 2027

  • May 20, 2027 — Graduation (Organ Mountain 9:00, Arrowhead 1:30, Mayfield 6:00) / End Spring Semester & Quarter 4 (Grades K/6/9)
  • May 21, 2027 — Graduation (Las Cruces 9:00, Rio Grande Prep 1:30, Centennial 6:00) / End Spring Semester & Quarter 4 (Grades 1-5, 7-8, 10-11)
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day

June 2027

July 2027

Las Cruces Public Schools LCPS teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Jul 20, 2026 First Day for Teachers/Site Professional Learning District source
  • Jul 21, 2026 District Professional Learning District source
  • Jul 23, 2026 Teacher Work Day District source
  • Jan 4, 2027 Site/District Professional Learning District source
  • Jan 5, 2027 Teacher Work Day District source

Las Cruces Public Schools LCPS breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day (No School) Holiday
  • Oct 5-9, 2026 Fall Break (No School) Break
  • Nov 3, 2026 Election Day (No School) Holiday
  • Nov 23-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break (No School) Break
  • Dec 21-31, 2026 Winter Break Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 Winter Break Break
  • Jan 18, 2027 MLK Holiday (No School) Holiday
  • Feb 15, 2027 Presidents' Day (No School) Holiday
  • Mar 15-19, 2027 Spring Break (No School) Break
  • Mar 26, 2027 Spring Holiday Holiday
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Las Cruces Public Schools LCPS planning calendar

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

Useful now31 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 6, 2026.
Full term dates table

Las Cruces Public Schools LCPS 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Jul 20, 2026First Day for Teachers/Site Professional Learning
Jul 21, 2026District Professional Learning
Jul 22, 2026Mandatory Safety Training for Educators
Jul 23, 2026Teacher Work Day
Jul 24, 2026First Day K/6/9 (Transition)
Jul 27, 2026First Day 1-5, 7-8, 10-12
Aug 27, 2026Educator Planning (Remote Learning Activities)
Aug 28, 2026Parent/Teacher Conferences (No School)
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day (No School)
Oct 2, 2026End of Quarter 1
Oct 5-9, 2026Fall Break (No School)
Oct 12, 2026Educator Planning (Remote Learning Activities)
Nov 3, 2026Election Day (No School)
Nov 23-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break (No School)
Dec 18, 2026End of Fall Semester / End of Quarter 2 (Full Day for Staff/Students)
Dec 21-31, 2026Winter Break
Jan 1, 2027Winter Break
Jan 4, 2027Site/District Professional Learning
Jan 5, 2027Teacher Work Day
Jan 6, 2027Begin Spring Semester K-12
Jan 18, 2027MLK Holiday (No School)
Feb 11, 2027Educator Planning (Remote Learning Activities)
Feb 12, 2027Next Step Planning / Parent Teacher Conferences (No School K-12)
Feb 15, 2027Presidents' Day (No School)
Mar 12, 2027End of Quarter 3
Mar 15-19, 2027Spring Break (No School)
Mar 26, 2027Spring Holiday
Mar 29, 2027Educator Planning (Remote Learning Activities)
May 20, 2027Graduation (Organ Mountain 9:00, Arrowhead 1:30, Mayfield 6:00) / End Spring Semester & Quarter 4 (Grades K/6/9)
May 21, 2027Graduation (Las Cruces 9:00, Rio Grande Prep 1:30, Centennial 6:00) / End Spring Semester & Quarter 4 (Grades 1-5, 7-8, 10-11)
May 31, 2027Memorial Day

LCPS 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar FAQ

When is the first day of school in LCPS for 2026-2027?
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.
When is Spring Break in LCPS 2026-2027?
Spring Break for LCPS is scheduled from March 15 through March 19, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in LCPS 2026-2027?
Christmas Break for LCPS runs from December 21 through December 31, 2026, and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in LCPS 2026-2027?
Winter Break for LCPS is from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in LCPS 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break for LCPS is November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in LCPS for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for LCPS students is May 21, 2027. Graduation ceremonies begin May 20, 2027.
When is Fall Break in LCPS 2026-2027?
Fall Break is scheduled from October 5 through October 9, 2026.
When does the Spring Semester begin in LCPS 2026-2027?
The Spring Semester begins on January 6, 2027 for all K-12 students.
When is Memorial Day in LCPS 2026-2027?
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027 (no school).

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Las Cruces Public Schools LCPS calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in LCPS for 2026-2027?
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.
When is Spring Break in LCPS 2026-2027?
Spring Break for LCPS is scheduled from March 15 through March 19, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in LCPS 2026-2027?
Christmas Break for LCPS runs from December 21 through December 31, 2026, and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in LCPS 2026-2027?
Winter Break for LCPS is from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in LCPS 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break for LCPS is November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in LCPS for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for LCPS students is May 21, 2027. Graduation ceremonies begin May 20, 2027.
When is Fall Break in LCPS 2026-2027?
Fall Break is scheduled from October 5 through October 9, 2026.
When does the Spring Semester begin in LCPS 2026-2027?
The Spring Semester begins on January 6, 2027 for all K-12 students.
When is Memorial Day in LCPS 2026-2027?
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027 (no school).

Dates can change after publication. Read our calendar disclaimer.