Nebraska
Lincoln Public Schools Calendar
Lincoln Public Schools is a public school district in Lincoln, Nebraska. 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 41,654 students in Lincoln.
School year covered: 2026-27. The year-specific record is the Lincoln Public Schools calendar 2026-27.
At a glance
- First day
- Last day
- Current break
- Fall break, October 15–20, 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 | — | |
| All Schools Not in Session | All students | — | |
| Professional Learning/Planning Day | All students | — | |
| Fall break | All students | — | |
| Thanksgiving break | All students | — | |
| Professional Learning/Planning Day | All students | — | |
| Winter break | All students | — | |
| All Schools Not in Session | All students | — | |
| Professional Learning/Planning Day | All students | — | |
| Spring break | All students | — | |
| Professional Learning/Planning Day | All students | — | |
| Last day of school | All students | — |
Official source
Last verified . Status: verified.
Notes
- Read from student calendar grid (Important Information booklet p.5). First day Aug 12 for K, 6 and 9; Aug 13 for grades 1-5, 7-8, 10-12. Oct 15-16 not in session, Oct 19-20 professional learning.
Not listed
- Early release days were not confirmed against the official source and are omitted.
Questions
When does Lincoln Public Schools start school in 2026-27?
Lincoln Public Schools starts school on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
When is the last day of school for Lincoln Public Schools in 2026-27?
The last day of school is Thursday, May 20, 2027.
When is fall break for Lincoln Public Schools?
Fall break is October 15–20, 2026.
When is thanksgiving break for Lincoln Public Schools?
Thanksgiving break is November 25–27, 2026.
When is winter break for Lincoln Public Schools?
Winter break is December 23, 2026 – January 4, 2027.
When is spring break for Lincoln Public Schools?
Spring break is March 8–12, 2027.
When is the next break for Lincoln Public Schools?
As of October 20, 2026, Fall break is in progress (October 15–20, 2026).
Does Lincoln Public Schools list early release days in 2026-27?
The verified 2026-27 calendar does not list early release days.
Other Nebraska calendars
These dates are for Lincoln Public Schools only. For the state directory, see Nebraska school district calendars.