Jefferson Parish Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
The Jefferson Parish Public Schools Calendar for 2026-2027 runs August 7 to May 26. Below: every break and every random day off, sorted, counted and ready for your phone.
- First / last day
- Break
- No school
- Early release
Jefferson Parish Public Schools Calendar 2026-27 Key Dates
The whole Jefferson Parish Public Schools year fits in about 42 weeks, August 7 through May 26. The long breaks are the weeks to book early, before everyone else on the same calendar does.
| Event | Date | Days off |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Friday, August 7, 2026 | |
| Fall Break | October 9–12 | 2 weekdays |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23–27 | 5 weekdays |
| Winter Break | December 23, 2026 – January 6, 2027 | 11 weekdays |
| February Break | February 5–12 | 6 weekdays |
| Spring Break | March 25–30 | 4 weekdays |
| Last day of school | Wednesday, May 26, 2027 |
The School Year by the Numbers
Add up the dates on the Jefferson Parish Public Schools Calendar and the 2026-27 year comes to roughly 176 weekdays in class against 33 weekdays off, with 10 shortened days on top.
| Measure | 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Weeks from first to last day | 42 |
| Weekdays of school (approx.) | 176 |
| Weekdays off for students | 33 |
| Early release / conference days | 10 |
| Mondays and Fridays off outside breaks | 4 |
| Short weeks | 11 |
What Stands Out on the Jefferson Parish Public Schools Calendar
Compared with the other Louisiana districts on this site, using the same official calendars:
- No school on Election Day 2026 (November 3), one of 8 of the 9 Louisiana districts we cover that close.
- School is in session on Veterans Day 2026 (November 11), while 5 of the 9 Louisiana districts we cover close.
- 176 days in the school year by our count of the calendar, the most of the 9 Louisiana districts we cover.
- 10 early release days, the most of any Louisiana district we cover.
First Day of School 2026
The first day of school on the Jefferson Parish Public Schools Calendar is Friday, August 7, 2026. Teachers report earlier, starting August 3. It is the date the last summer trip and the last camp week have to end by, and nonrefundable fares booked around a guessed date are the ones that hurt.
The district staggers the start by grade: First Day Students (Grades 1-8) on Fri, Aug 7; Smart Start Day (Only Grades 7 and 8 at MS and 10 and 11 at HS) on Mon, Aug 10; First Day All Students (Grades 6-8 and 9-12) on Tue, Aug 11; First Day Students (Grades PK/K) on Thu, Aug 13; First Day Students (Grades PK/K) on Fri, Aug 14. Check which group your child is in before you book the first week.
Because classes begin on a Friday, the opening week is only 1 day long. The first full week of school starts Monday, August 10.
Breaks on the Jefferson Parish Public Schools Calendar: Fall, Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring
These are the Jefferson Parish Public Schools breaks to plan around first. Each line gives the weekdays off and the full travel window with weekends added, which is the stretch airlines and rentals price.
Fall Break 2026: October 9–12
The Jefferson Parish Public Schools Calendar gives 2 weekdays with no school; classes resume Tuesday, October 13. The travel window with weekends added runs Fri, Oct 9 – Mon, Oct 12, 4 days.
Thanksgiving Break 2026: November 23–27
The Jefferson Parish Public Schools Calendar gives 5 weekdays with no school; classes resume Monday, November 30. The travel window with weekends added runs Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 29, 9 days.
Winter Break 2026: December 23, 2026 – January 6, 2027
The Jefferson Parish Public Schools Calendar gives 11 weekdays with no school; classes resume Thursday, January 7. The travel window with weekends added runs Wed, Dec 23 – Wed, Jan 6, 15 days.
February Break 2027: February 5–12
The Jefferson Parish Public Schools Calendar gives 6 weekdays with no school; classes resume Monday, February 15. The travel window with weekends added runs Fri, Feb 5 – Sun, Feb 14, 10 days.
Spring Break 2027: March 25–30
The Jefferson Parish Public Schools Calendar gives 4 weekdays with no school; classes resume Wednesday, March 31. The travel window with weekends added runs Thu, Mar 25 – Tue, Mar 30, 6 days.
Single Days Off and Short Weeks on the Jefferson Parish Public Schools Calendar
Outside the long breaks, students here have 5 single days off during the school year, and 11 weeks are shortened, either by one of those days or by part of a longer break. In total that is 33 weekdays with no school between August 7 and May 26.
2 of those single days are teacher workdays; they are listed in the teacher workday section further down.
4 Mondays are off outside the breaks, which turns them into long weekends. The other one lands mid-week, which is when parents most often need a sitter or a day of leave.
- Labor Day (Holiday): Mon, Sep 7
- Election Day (Holiday): Tue, Nov 3
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Holiday): Mon, Jan 18
| Weekday | Days off (outside long breaks) |
|---|---|
| Monday | 4 |
| Tuesday | 1 |
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Thursday | 0 |
| Friday | 0 |
Long Weekends to Plan Around
Beyond the main breaks, the Jefferson Parish Public Schools Calendar sets up 4 long weekends of three days or more. These are the easiest short trips of the year because no school days are missed.
- Sat, Sep 5 – Mon, Sep 7 (3 days)
- Sat, Oct 31 – Tue, Nov 3 (4 days)
- Sat, Jan 16 – Mon, Jan 18 (3 days)
- Sat, Mar 6 – Mon, Mar 8 (3 days)
Teacher Workdays on the Jefferson Parish Public Schools Calendar
3 days during the school year are set aside for teacher training or planning with no students in class. Buildings are open for staff but not for children, so plan care for these the same way you would a holiday.
- Professional Development Day (Student Holiday): Mon, Nov 2, Mon, Mar 8
- Records Day/Professional Development Day (Student Holiday): Wed, Jan 6
Early Release Days on the Jefferson Parish Public Schools Calendar
Jefferson Parish Public Schools has 10 early release or conference days on the 2026-27 calendar, and 4 of them fall on a Tuesday. Pickup moves earlier on these days, so after-school care has to start sooner.
- (virtual) Parent Teacher Conferences: September 15–17, March 16–18
- Half Days (9-12 & 6-12 schools)-Exam Days (Grades 9-12): December 21–22
- Half Day (9-12 & 6-12 schools)-Exam Days (Grades 9-12): May 25–26
Last Day of School 2027 on the Jefferson Parish Public Schools Calendar
The last day of school at Jefferson Parish Public Schools is Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
What the Jefferson Parish Public Schools calendar says about weather: "Make-Up Day (Holiday)*". Hold the first week of summer loosely until make-up days are settled.
Since the year wraps up on a Wednesday, the final week has 3 school days, and summer starts that same week.
The first semester ends Tuesday, December 22, 2026, which splits the year into two halves for grading.
Printable Jefferson Parish Public Schools Calendar: Month by Month
Each month of the Jefferson Parish Public Schools Calendar is drawn below, with days off, breaks and early releases colored in. The table counts the weekdays with no school and the early release days per month, which is the quickest way to see when you will need extra childcare.
December is the busiest month, with 7 weekdays off and 2 early releases, so it is the one to line up cover for first.
How to read the grids: green marks the first and last day, blue squares are multi-day breaks, red squares are single days with no school, and amber squares are early release or conference days. Plain squares are regular school days; faded ones fall outside the school year.
- End of 1st Quarter: Thu, Oct 8
- End of 2nd Quarter: Tue, Dec 22
- End of 3rd Quarter: Fri, Mar 19
- Last Day Seniors (Grade 12) for Non-Exempt Seniors: Fri, May 7
| Month | Weekdays off | Early releases |
|---|---|---|
| August | 0 | 0 |
| September | 1 | 3 |
| October | 2 | 0 |
| November | 7 | 0 |
| December | 7 | 2 |
| January | 5 | 0 |
| February | 6 | 0 |
| March | 5 | 3 |
| April | 0 | 0 |
| May | 0 | 2 |
How the Jefferson Parish Public Schools Calendar Compares in Louisiana
Jefferson Parish Public Schools opens after 2 other districts in Louisiana and on the same day as 1. The earliest start in the state is Livingston Parish Public Schools on August 6; the latest is Lincoln Parish Schools on August 14.
4 other Louisiana districts on this site finish earlier, starting with Rapides Parish Schools on May 20.
Winter break here is 11 weekdays, the same as most Louisiana districts on this site.
No other Louisiana district on this site starts spring break the same week, so family plans that span two districts need two sets of dates.
Across the school year it gives 33 weekdays off; the typical Louisiana district here gives 34. It has 10 early release or conference days, more than the usual 4.
Where the Jefferson Parish Public Schools Calendar Dates Come From
We read the calendar Jefferson Parish Schools posted on jpschools.org and copied each date as printed.
The link below opens the district’s own file, so any date here can be confirmed in one click. Add the calendar file to your phone once and the whole Jefferson Parish Public Schools year sits next to your work meetings instead of in a file you have to dig up again.
Updated · official calendar file · jpschools.org
More Louisiana School Calendars
Comparing districts nearby? See every district side by side on the Louisiana School Calendars 2026-2027 page. Planning a trip? Compare spring break 2027 dates across every district we track, or see how long Thanksgiving break is in each state.
Jefferson Parish Public Schools Calendar FAQ
When does Jefferson Parish Public Schools start in 2026?
- Friday, August 7, 2026. Some grades start later; see the first-day section above.
When is the last day of school for Jefferson Parish Public Schools in 2027?
- The last day of school is Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
When is Jefferson Parish Public Schools spring break 2027?
- March 25–30, 4 weekdays off.
Does Jefferson Parish Public Schools get the whole week of Thanksgiving off?
- Yes: Thanksgiving break runs November 23–27, 5 weekdays.
How long is Jefferson Parish Public Schools winter break?
- December 23, 2026 – January 6, 2027: 11 weekdays off. Counting the weekends around it, that is 15 days in a row without school, Wed, Dec 23 – Wed, Jan 6.
When are Jefferson Parish Public Schools early release days?
- There are 10 early release or conference days, most often on a Tuesday. Each date is in the early release section above, so after-school pickup can be arranged before the week arrives.
How many days off does Jefferson Parish Public Schools have outside the breaks?
- 5 single days spread across the year, with 11 shortened weeks; each one is listed above by date.
Will snow days extend the Jefferson Parish Public Schools school year?
- The calendar marks 1 weather or make-up entry (March 24); the exact wording is quoted in the last-day section above.