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Lancaster County School District SC Calendar 26-27

2026/27
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The Lancaster County School District 2026–27 school year runs from August 3, 2026 to December 18, 2026. Breaks include Thanksgiving break November 25-27, winter break December 21 - January 1, and spring break March 29 - April 2. The table below lists all teacher workdays, early release days, and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Mon, Aug 3, 2026 First day of school for all students

School year ends Fri, Dec 18, 2026 Exams / Last day of first semester / Early dismissal

Next key date Mon, Aug 3, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Lancaster County School District 2026-27 calendar

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Lancaster County School District 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
Early release / half day
Grading period / report cards
Testing / exams
Graduation
Other scheduled date

August 2026

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August 3, 2026 — First day of school for all students
August 28, 2026 — 2-hour early release

September 2026

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September 7, 2026 — Labor Day – schools and offices closed
September 25, 2026 — 2-hour early release

October 2026

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October 5-9, 2026 — Fall break
October 12, 2026 — Professional development – no students
October 20, 2026 — All-level report cards issued
October 30, 2026 — 2-hour early release

November 2026

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November 3, 2026 — Election Day – schools closed
November 25-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving holidays – schools and offices closed

December 2026

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December 17, 2026 — Exams
December 18, 2026 — Exams / Last day of first semester / Early dismissal
December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 — Winter break – schools and offices closed

January 2027

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December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 — Winter break – schools and offices closed
January 1, 2027 — Winter break – schools and offices closed
January 4, 2027 — Student holiday / Teacher workday
January 5, 2027 — Second semester begins
January 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day – schools and offices closed

February 2027

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February 1, 2027 — Professional development – no students
February 15, 2027 — Holiday – schools and offices closed
February 16-19, 2027 — Student and staff break

March 2027

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March 5, 2027 — 2-hour early release
March 18, 2027 — Third reporting period ends
March 24, 2027 — Report cards issued
March 26, 2027 — Teacher workday – no students
March 29 - April 2, 2027 — Spring break – schools and offices closed

April 2027

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March 29 - April 2, 2027 — Spring break – schools and offices closed
April 30, 2027 — 2-hour early release

May 2027

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May 1-14, 2027 — AP exams
May 27, 2027 — Exams – no extracurricular activities
May 28, 2027 — Last student school day / Early dismissal
May 27-28, 2027 — Graduation
May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day – schools and offices closed

June 2027

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June 1, 2027 — Teacher workday
June 11, 2027 — Report cards to students

July 2027

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Lancaster County School District teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

July 27 & 31, 2026 Teacher workdays District source
July 28-30, 2026 Professional development – all teachers District source
October 12, 2026 Professional development – no students District source
January 4, 2027 Student holiday / Teacher workday District source
February 1, 2027 Professional development – no students District source
March 26, 2027 Teacher workday – no students District source
June 1, 2027 Teacher workday District source

Lancaster County School District breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

September 7, 2026 Labor Day – schools and offices closed Holiday
October 5-9, 2026 Fall break Break
November 3, 2026 Election Day – schools closed Holiday
November 25-27, 2026 Thanksgiving holidays – schools and offices closed Holiday
December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 Winter break – schools and offices closed Break
January 1, 2027 Winter break – schools and offices closed Break
January 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day – schools and offices closed Holiday
February 15, 2027 Holiday – schools and offices closed Holiday
February 16-19, 2027 Student and staff break Break
March 29 - April 2, 2027 Spring break – schools and offices closed Break
May 31, 2027 Memorial Day – schools and offices closed Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Lancaster County School District planning calendar

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

Useful now37 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 January 11, 2026.

Full term dates table

Lancaster County School District 2026–27 calendar dates

Date	Event
July 27 & 31, 2026	Teacher workdays
July 28-30, 2026	Professional development – all teachers
July 31, 2026	Orientation – select grades
August 3, 2026	First day of school for all students
August 28, 2026	2-hour early release
September 7, 2026	Labor Day – schools and offices closed
September 25, 2026	2-hour early release
October 5-9, 2026	Fall break
October 12, 2026	Professional development – no students
October 20, 2026	All-level report cards issued
October 30, 2026	2-hour early release
November 3, 2026	Election Day – schools closed
November 25-27, 2026	Thanksgiving holidays – schools and offices closed
December 17, 2026	Exams
December 18, 2026	Exams / Last day of first semester / Early dismissal
December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027	Winter break – schools and offices closed
January 1, 2027	Winter break – schools and offices closed
January 4, 2027	Student holiday / Teacher workday
January 5, 2027	Second semester begins
January 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day – schools and offices closed
January 29, 2027	2-hour early release
February 1, 2027	Professional development – no students
February 15, 2027	Holiday – schools and offices closed
February 16-19, 2027	Student and staff break
March 5, 2027	2-hour early release
March 18, 2027	Third reporting period ends
March 24, 2027	Report cards issued
March 26, 2027	Teacher workday – no students
March 29 - April 2, 2027	Spring break – schools and offices closed
April 30, 2027	2-hour early release
May 1-14, 2027	AP exams
May 27, 2027	Exams – no extracurricular activities
May 28, 2027	Last student school day / Early dismissal
May 27-28, 2027	Graduation
May 31, 2027	Memorial Day – schools and offices closed
June 1, 2027	Teacher workday
June 11, 2027	Report cards to students

Lancaster County School District Calendar 2026–2027 – Important Dates FAQ

When is the first day of school in Lancaster County School District for 2026–2027?

The first day of school for all students in Lancaster County School District is August 3, 2026.

When is Thanksgiving break in Lancaster County School District?

Thanksgiving break is from November 25 to November 27, 2026. Schools and district offices are closed during these dates.

When is Christmas break in Lancaster County School District?

Christmas break begins on December 21, 2026, and continues through January 1, 2027.

When is winter break in Lancaster County School District?

Winter break runs from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027, with schools and offices closed.

When is spring break in Lancaster County School District?

Spring break is scheduled from March 29 to April 2, 2027.

When is the last day of school for students in Lancaster County School District?

The last day of school for students is May 28, 2027, with early dismissal.

When does the second semester begin in Lancaster County School District?

The second semester begins on January 5, 2027.

Are there any early release days during the 2026–2027 school year?

Yes. Early release days are scheduled on August 28, September 25, October 30, January 29, March 5, and April 30 during the 2026–2027 school year.

When are exams scheduled in Lancaster County School District?

First semester exams are held on December 17–18, 2026. Second semester exams take place on May 27, 2027.

When are report cards issued in Lancaster County School District?

Report cards are issued on October 20, 2026, March 24, 2027, and final report cards are sent to students on June 11, 2027.

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Lancaster County School District calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Lancaster County School District for 2026–2027?

The first day of school for all students in Lancaster County School District is August 3, 2026.

When is Thanksgiving break in Lancaster County School District?

Thanksgiving break is from November 25 to November 27, 2026. Schools and district offices are closed during these dates.

When is Christmas break in Lancaster County School District?

Christmas break begins on December 21, 2026, and continues through January 1, 2027.

When is winter break in Lancaster County School District?

Winter break runs from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027, with schools and offices closed.

When is spring break in Lancaster County School District?

Spring break is scheduled from March 29 to April 2, 2027.

When is the last day of school for students in Lancaster County School District?

The last day of school for students is May 28, 2027, with early dismissal.

When does the second semester begin in Lancaster County School District?

The second semester begins on January 5, 2027.

Are there any early release days during the 2026–2027 school year?

Yes. Early release days are scheduled on August 28, September 25, October 30, January 29, March 5, and April 30 during the 2026–2027 school year.

When are exams scheduled in Lancaster County School District?

First semester exams are held on December 17–18, 2026. Second semester exams take place on May 27, 2027.

When are report cards issued in Lancaster County School District?

Report cards are issued on October 20, 2026, March 24, 2027, and final report cards are sent to students on June 11, 2027.

Dates can change after publication. Read our calendar disclaimer.