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Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027
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Lafayette Parish School System Calendar (2026-2027)
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Lafayette Parish School System 2026–27 calendar dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 3-4, 2026 | New Teacher In-Service |
| Aug 5-6, 2026 | District-wide In-Service |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Other New Staff In-Service |
| Aug 7-11, 2026 | School Based In-Service |
| Aug 12, 2026 | First Day of School |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day Holiday |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Conference Day (Students Report) |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Conference Day Half Day (Students Do Not Report) |
| Oct 19-20, 2026 | Fall Break (District Reports) |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Election Day |
| Nov 23-27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 4, 2027 | Christmas Break |
| Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb 8-12, 2027 | Mardi Gras Holiday |
| Mar 26 - Apr 2, 2027 | Easter/Spring Break |
| May 27, 2027 | Last Day of School |
| May 27, 2027 | Graduation (Tentative) |
| May 28, 2027 | Records Day |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day |
| Jun 18, 2027 | Juneteenth Holiday |
Lafayette Parish School System Calendar 2026-2027 – Important Dates
When is the first day of school in Lafayette Parish School System Calendar 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in the Lafayette Parish School System Calendar 2026-2027 is August 12, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Lafayette Parish School System Calendar 2026-2027?
Spring Break (Easter Break) is scheduled from March 26, 2027 through April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Lafayette Parish School System Calendar 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 4, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Lafayette Parish School System Calendar 2026-2027?
Winter Break coincides with Christmas Break and runs from December 21, 2026 to January 4, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Lafayette Parish School System Calendar 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Lafayette Parish School System Calendar 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is May 27, 2027. Graduation is also tentatively scheduled for May 27, 2027.
When is Labor Day in the 2026-2027 school year?
Labor Day will be observed on September 7, 2026.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the 2026-2027 school year?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on January 18, 2027.
When is Mardi Gras Break in Lafayette Parish School System Calendar 2026-2027?
Mardi Gras Holiday is scheduled from February 8 through February 12, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in the 2026-2027 school year?
Memorial Day will be observed on May 31, 2027.
Dates can change after publication. Read our calendar disclaimer.