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Louisiana Department of Education LA Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Louisiana

Every published date for the Louisiana Department of Education 2026–27 school year. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

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Louisiana Department of Education 2026-27 calendar

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Louisiana Department of Education school year calendar

Every published date for 2026–27, colour-coded by what happens that day.

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  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

September 2026

  • Sep 30-Apr 5 — ACT WorkKeys Standard Online Testing
  • Sep 30-Oct 12 — ACT WorkKeys Standard Fall Window 1

October 2026

  • Sep 30-Apr 5 — ACT WorkKeys Standard Online Testing
  • Sep 30-Oct 12 — ACT WorkKeys Standard Fall Window 1
  • Oct 14-26 — ACT WorkKeys Accommodated Fall Window 2

November 2026

  • Sep 30-Apr 5 — ACT WorkKeys Standard Online Testing
  • Nov 30-Dec 18 — LEAP 2025 High School Fall Administration

December 2026

  • Sep 30-Apr 5 — ACT WorkKeys Standard Online Testing
  • Nov 30-Dec 18 — LEAP 2025 High School Fall Administration
  • Dec 1-31 — K-3 Statewide Literacy and Numeracy Screeners Middle of Year (MOY)

January 2027

  • Sep 30-Apr 5 — ACT WorkKeys Standard Online Testing

February 2027

  • Sep 30-Apr 5 — ACT WorkKeys Standard Online Testing
  • Feb 15-Mar 19 — LEAP Connect Administration
  • Feb 15-Mar 19 — ELPT/ELPT Connect Administration
  • Feb 23-Mar 5 — ACT Window 1

March 2027

  • Sep 30-Apr 5 — ACT WorkKeys Standard Online Testing
  • Feb 15-Mar 19 — LEAP Connect Administration
  • Feb 15-Mar 19 — ELPT/ELPT Connect Administration
  • Feb 23-Mar 5 — ACT Window 1
  • Mar 1-May 8 — Shaywitz Dyslexia Screener (Kindergarten)

April 2027

  • Sep 30-Apr 5 — ACT WorkKeys Standard Online Testing
  • Mar 1-May 8 — Shaywitz Dyslexia Screener (Kindergarten)
  • Mar 24-Apr 5 — ACT WorkKeys Accommodated Spring Window 2
  • Apr 1-30 — K-3 Statewide Literacy and Numeracy Screeners End of Year (EOY)
  • Apr 1-May 12 — LEAP 2025 Grades 3-8 (CBT)

May 2027

  • Mar 1-May 8 — Shaywitz Dyslexia Screener (Kindergarten)
  • Apr 1-May 12 — LEAP 2025 Grades 3-8 (CBT)
  • Apr 1-May 12 — LEAP 2025 High School Spring Administration
  • Complete by May 19 — CLEP and AP (Optional)

June 2027

  • Jun 21-25 — LEAP 2025 High School Summer Administration
  • Last week of school-Jun 30 — Grade 3 Literacy Rescreening

July 2027

Your checked 2026/27 Louisiana Department of Education planning calendar

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Useful now19 published dates for the 2026–27 school year, laid out month by month.
CheckedTaken from the district’s own published calendar, not retyped from memory.
Kept currentLast updated May 2, 2026.
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Louisiana Department of Education 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
First 30 days of schoolK-3 Statewide Literacy and Numeracy Screeners Beginning of Year (BOY)
Within first 30 days of enrollmentELPS (English Language Proficiency Screener)
Sep 30-Apr 5ACT WorkKeys Standard Online Testing
Sep 30-Oct 12ACT WorkKeys Standard Fall Window 1
Oct 14-26ACT WorkKeys Accommodated Fall Window 2
Nov 30-Dec 18LEAP 2025 High School Fall Administration
Dec 1-31K-3 Statewide Literacy and Numeracy Screeners Middle of Year (MOY)
Jan-MarNAEP (Selected Schools)
Feb 15-Mar 19LEAP Connect Administration
Feb 15-Mar 19ELPT/ELPT Connect Administration
Feb 23-Mar 5ACT Window 1
Mar 1-May 8Shaywitz Dyslexia Screener (Kindergarten)
Mar 9-19ACT Window 2
Mar 10-22ACT WorkKeys Accommodated Spring Window 1
Mar 24-Apr 5ACT WorkKeys Accommodated Spring Window 2
Apr 1-30K-3 Statewide Literacy and Numeracy Screeners End of Year (EOY)
Apr 1-May 12LEAP 2025 Grades 3-8 (CBT)
Apr 1-May 12LEAP 2025 High School Spring Administration
Apr 7-13LEAP 2025 Grade 3 (PBT)
Complete by May 19CLEP and AP (Optional)
Jun 21-25LEAP 2025 High School Summer Administration
Last week of school-Jun 30Grade 3 Literacy Rescreening

Louisiana Department of Education Calendar 2026-2027 FAQ

When is the first day of school in Louisiana Department of Education?
The specific first day of school is determined by individual school systems; however, the K-3 Statewide Literacy and Numeracy Screeners (BOY) begin within the first 30 days of the school year.
When is Spring Break 26-27 in Louisiana Department of Education?
The assessment calendar does not list a specific Spring Break; however, multiple testing windows (like ACT and LEAP Connect) run through February and March, and the LEAP 2025 window begins on April 1, 2027.
When is Christmas Break 26-27 in Louisiana Department of Education?
While exact holiday dates are set by local districts, the K-3 Literacy and Numeracy Middle of Year (MOY) screening window takes place from December 1-31, 2026.
When is Winter Break 26-27 in Louisiana Department of Education?
Winter breaks are determined by local school systems. The state assessment schedule shows a gap in major testing between the High School LEAP window (ending Dec 18) and the start of the LEAP Connect/ELPT window on February 15, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving in Louisiana Department of Education?
Thanksgiving dates are set by the local school districts. The state assessment calendar shows that the High School Fall LEAP 2025 window begins shortly after the holiday on November 30, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Louisiana Department of Education?
The last day varies by district, but the Grade 3 Literacy Rescreening is scheduled for the last week of school through June 30, 2027.
When are the LEAP 2025 tests for Grades 3-8?
The Computer-Based Tests (CBT) are scheduled for April 1-May 12, 2027. Paper-Based Tests (PBT) for Grade 3 are held April 7-9 (ELA/Math) and April 12-13 (Science/Social Studies).
What are the ACT testing dates for Grade 11?
ACT Window 1 is February 23-26 and March 1-5, 2027. Window 2 is March 9-12 and March 15-19, 2027.
When do the AP and CLEP windows close?
For the 2026-2027 school year, optional AP and CLEP testing must be completed by May 19, 2027.

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Louisiana Department of Education calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Louisiana Department of Education?
The specific first day of school is determined by individual school systems; however, the K-3 Statewide Literacy and Numeracy Screeners (BOY) begin within the first 30 days of the school year.
When is Spring Break 26-27 in Louisiana Department of Education?
The assessment calendar does not list a specific Spring Break; however, multiple testing windows (like ACT and LEAP Connect) run through February and March, and the LEAP 2025 window begins on April 1, 2027.
When is Christmas Break 26-27 in Louisiana Department of Education?
While exact holiday dates are set by local districts, the K-3 Literacy and Numeracy Middle of Year (MOY) screening window takes place from December 1-31, 2026.
When is Winter Break 26-27 in Louisiana Department of Education?
Winter breaks are determined by local school systems. The state assessment schedule shows a gap in major testing between the High School LEAP window (ending Dec 18) and the start of the LEAP Connect/ELPT window on February 15, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving in Louisiana Department of Education?
Thanksgiving dates are set by the local school districts. The state assessment calendar shows that the High School Fall LEAP 2025 window begins shortly after the holiday on November 30, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Louisiana Department of Education?
The last day varies by district, but the Grade 3 Literacy Rescreening is scheduled for the last week of school through June 30, 2027.
When are the LEAP 2025 tests for Grades 3-8?
The Computer-Based Tests (CBT) are scheduled for April 1-May 12, 2027. Paper-Based Tests (PBT) for Grade 3 are held April 7-9 (ELA/Math) and April 12-13 (Science/Social Studies).
What are the ACT testing dates for Grade 11?
ACT Window 1 is February 23-26 and March 1-5, 2027. Window 2 is March 9-12 and March 15-19, 2027.
When do the AP and CLEP windows close?
For the 2026-2027 school year, optional AP and CLEP testing must be completed by May 19, 2027.

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