Sjsd Calendar 2026-2027
The Sjsd Calendar for 2026-2027 runs August 25 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
Sjsd Calendar 2026-27 Key Dates
The Sjsd school year runs about 39 weeks, from August 25 to May 26. These are the dates that decide flights, camp deposits and time off work, so they come first.
| Event | Date | Days off |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 25–27 | 3 weekdays |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027 | 11 weekdays |
| Spring Break | March 19–29 | 7 weekdays |
| Last day of school | Wednesday, May 26, 2027 |
The School Year by the Numbers
Counted straight from the Sjsd Calendar dates: about 169 weekdays of school, 28 weekdays off and 8 early release or conference days between the first and last day.
| Measure | 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Weeks from first to last day | 39 |
| Weekdays of school (approx.) | 169 |
| Weekdays off for students | 28 |
| Early release / conference days | 8 |
| Mondays and Fridays off outside breaks | 7 |
| Short weeks | 11 |
What Stands Out on the Sjsd Calendar
Compared with the other Missouri districts on this site, using the same official calendars:
- School is in session on Election Day 2026 (November 3), while 12 of the 18 Missouri districts we cover close.
- School is in session on Veterans Day 2026 (November 11), while 1 of the 18 Missouri districts we cover closes.
- Thanksgiving break 2026: 3 days; 6 of the 18 Missouri districts we cover take the full week.
- 169 days in the school year by our count of the calendar, the fewest of the 18 Missouri districts we cover.
- Winter break 2026 of 11 weekdays, the longest among the Missouri districts we cover (they range from 8 to 11).
- 8 early release days; the Missouri districts we cover range from 0 to 39.
First Day of School 2026
The first day of school on the Sjsd Calendar is Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Teachers report earlier, starting August 18. 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.
Because classes begin on a Tuesday, the opening week is only 4 days long. The first full week of school starts Monday, August 31.
Breaks on the Sjsd Calendar: Fall, Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring
These are the Sjsd 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.
Thanksgiving Break 2026: November 25–27
The Sjsd Calendar gives 3 weekdays with no school; classes resume Monday, November 30. The travel window with weekends added runs Wed, Nov 25 – Sun, Nov 29, 5 days.
Winter Break 2026: December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027
The Sjsd Calendar gives 11 weekdays with no school; classes resume Tuesday, January 5. The travel window with weekends added runs Sat, Dec 19 – Mon, Jan 4, 17 days.
Spring Break 2027: March 19–29
The Sjsd Calendar gives 7 weekdays with no school; classes resume Tuesday, March 30. The travel window with weekends added runs Fri, Mar 19 – Mon, Mar 29, 11 days.
Single Days Off and Short Weeks on the Sjsd Calendar
Outside the long breaks, students here have 7 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 28 weekdays with no school between August 25 and May 26.
4 Mondays and 3 Fridays are off outside the breaks, which turns them into long weekends.
- Labor Day: Mon, Sep 7
- Professional Development: Fri, Sep 18, Mon, Nov 2, Fri, Feb 12
- Due to Conferences: Fri, Oct 30
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Mon, Jan 18
- President's Day: Mon, Feb 15
| Weekday | Days off (outside long breaks) |
|---|---|
| Monday | 4 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Thursday | 0 |
| Friday | 3 |
Long Weekends to Plan Around
Not every getaway needs a full break. Counting weekends, the year has 5 stretches of three or more days off outside the long breaks.
- Sat, Sep 5 – Mon, Sep 7 (3 days)
- Fri, Sep 18 – Sun, Sep 20 (3 days)
- Fri, Oct 30 – Mon, Nov 2 (4 days)
- Sat, Jan 16 – Mon, Jan 18 (3 days)
- Fri, Feb 12 – Mon, Feb 15 (4 days)
Early Release Days on the Sjsd Calendar
Sjsd has 8 early release or conference days on the 2026-27 calendar, and 2 of them fall on a Monday. Pickup moves earlier on these days, so after-school care has to start sooner.
- Parent/Teacher Conferences: October 26–29, March 15–18
Last Day of School 2027 on the Sjsd Calendar
The last day of school on the Sjsd Calendar is Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
What the Sjsd calendar says about weather: "Potential Make-Up Days"; "Potential Make-Up Days". 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 Friday, December 18, 2026, which splits the year into two halves for grading.
Grading periods as the calendar marks them: Grading period 1: August 25 – October 23 (about 8 weeks); Grading period 2: October 26 – December 18 (about 8 weeks); Grading period 3: January 5 – March 12 (about 9 weeks); Grading period 4: March 15 – May 26 (about 10 weeks). Report cards and conference weeks usually follow each end date.
Printable Sjsd Calendar: Month by Month
The grids show the Sjsd Calendar one month at a time. Below them, a count of weekdays off and early releases per month shows which months ask the most of working parents.
March is the busiest month, with 7 weekdays off and 4 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.
- 3-Hr Early Out/Workday, End of 1st Qtr: Fri, Oct 23
- End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester: Fri, Dec 18
- End of 3rd Quarter/3-Hour Early Out: Fri, Mar 12
- High School Graduations @ Civic Arena 12:00 PM Benton: Sun, May 23
| Month | Weekdays off | Early releases |
|---|---|---|
| August | 0 | 0 |
| September | 2 | 0 |
| October | 1 | 4 |
| November | 4 | 0 |
| December | 9 | 0 |
| January | 3 | 0 |
| February | 2 | 0 |
| March | 7 | 4 |
| May | 0 | 0 |
How the Sjsd Calendar Compares in Missouri
Sjsd opens after 8 other districts in Missouri and on the same day as 8. The earliest start in the state is Francis Howell School District on August 24; the latest is Lee's Summit R-7 School District on August 26.
Only one other Missouri district on this site finishes earlier: Jefferson City Public Schools, on May 20.
Winter break here is 11 weekdays, longer than the 10-weekday break most Missouri districts give.
2 other districts share the same spring break week, including Hazelwood School District, Fort Zumwalt School District. That matters if cousins or split households cross district lines.
Across the school year it gives 28 weekdays off; the typical Missouri district here gives 29. It has 8 early release or conference days, more than the usual 4.
Where the Sjsd Calendar Dates Come From
We read the calendar St. Joseph School District posted on sjsd.k12.mo.us 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 Sjsd Calendar sits next to your work meetings instead of in a file you have to dig up again.
Updated · official calendar file · sjsd.k12.mo.us
More Missouri School Calendars
Comparing districts nearby? See every district side by side on the Missouri 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.
Sjsd Calendar FAQ
When does school start on the Sjsd Calendar in 2026?
- Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Summer trips and camps need to wrap up before then.
When is the last day of school on the Sjsd Calendar?
- The last day of school is Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
When is spring break 2027 on the Sjsd Calendar?
- March 19–29, 7 weekdays off.
Does the Sjsd Calendar give the whole week of Thanksgiving off?
- No: Thanksgiving break runs November 25–27, 3 weekdays.
How long is winter break on the Sjsd Calendar?
- December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027: 11 weekdays off. Counting the weekends around it, that is 17 days in a row without school, Sat, Dec 19 – Mon, Jan 4.
When are early release days on the Sjsd Calendar?
- There are 8 early release or conference days. 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 the Sjsd Calendar have outside the breaks?
- 7 single days spread across the year, with 11 shortened weeks; each one is listed above by date.
Will snow days extend the school year on the Sjsd Calendar?
- The calendar marks 2 weather or make-up entries (March 22–26, March 29); the exact wording is quoted in the last-day section above.