Louisiana
Jefferson Parish Calendar 2026-27
Jefferson Parish is a public school district in Harvey, Louisiana. This page publishes the 2026-27 academic calendar: the first day of school, the last day, student holidays, and breaks. K12Cal copies those dates from the district's official calendar and links the source. It does not set the calendar. It enrolls 50,467 students in Harvey.
2026-27 is the current school year published for Jefferson Parish. The Jefferson Parish calendar is the reference page for this year.
At a glance
- First day
- Last day
- Next break
- Thanksgiving break, November 23–27, 2026As of October 20, 2026, when this calendar was last verified.
2026-27 dates
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| Date | Event | Applies to | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| First day of school | All students | — | |
| Labor Day | All students | — | |
| Fall break | All students | — | |
| Professional Development Day | All students | — | |
| Election Day | All students | — | |
| Thanksgiving break | All students | — | |
| Half days (9-12 and 6-12 schools) | Students | — | |
| Winter break | All students | — | |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | All students | — | |
| Mardi Gras Break | All students | — | |
| Professional Development Day | All students | — | |
| Spring break | All students | — | |
| Half days (9-12 and 6-12 schools) | Students | — | |
| Last day of school | All students | — | |
| Half day all schools | Students | — |
Official source
Last verified . Status: verified.
Notes
- Staggered start: grades 1-8 Aug 7; all grades 6-12 Aug 11; PK/K Aug 13-14. Some holidays may become make-up days.
Questions
When does Jefferson Parish start school in 2026-27?
Jefferson Parish starts school on Friday, August 7, 2026.
When is the last day of school for Jefferson Parish in 2026-27?
The last day of school is Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
When is fall break for Jefferson Parish?
Fall break is October 9–12, 2026.
When is thanksgiving break for Jefferson Parish?
Thanksgiving break is November 23–27, 2026.
When is winter break for Jefferson Parish?
Winter break is December 23, 2026 – January 6, 2027.
When is spring break for Jefferson Parish?
Spring break is March 25–30, 2027.
When is the next break for Jefferson Parish?
As of October 20, 2026, the next break is Thanksgiving break, November 23–27, 2026.
Does Jefferson Parish list early release days in 2026-27?
Early release days are December 21–22, 2026, May 25–26, 2027, and Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
Other Louisiana calendars
These dates are for Jefferson Parish only. For the state directory, see Louisiana school district calendars.