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Eastern Lancaster County School District PA Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Pennsylvania
  • 14 teacher days

The Eastern Lancaster County School District 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 25, 2026 to May 28, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 26 and winter break Dec 24. The table below lists all teacher workdays, early release days, and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Tue, Aug 25, 2026 First Day of School
School year ends Fri, May 28, 2027 Last Day of School
Next key date Tue, Aug 25, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Eastern Lancaster County School District 2026-27 calendar

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Eastern Lancaster County School District school year calendar

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

  • First day of school
  • Last day of school
  • Break / vacation
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Early release / half day
  • Parent-teacher conference
  • Grading period / report cards
  • Weather make-up day

August 2026

  • Aug 18, 2026 — Teacher In-Service Day
  • Aug 19, 2026 — Teacher In-Service Day
  • Aug 20, 2026 — Teacher In-Service Day
  • Aug 25, 2026 — First Day of School

September 2026

  • Sep 4, 2026 — Vacation Day
  • Sep 7, 2026 — Vacation Day (Labor Day)

October 2026

  • Oct 1, 2026 — Act 80 Day
  • Oct 2, 2026 — Act 80 Day
  • Oct 12, 2026 — Teacher In-Service Day
  • Oct 29, 2026 — End of Marking Period | Quarter 1
  • Oct 30, 2026 — District-Wide Early Dismissal

November 2026

  • Nov 2, 2026 — Act 80 Day
  • Nov 12, 2026 — Elementary/Middle School Conferences (No School for Grades K-8)
  • Nov 13, 2026 — Elementary/Middle School Conferences (No School for Grades K-8)
  • Nov 24, 2026 — District-Wide Early Dismissal
  • Nov 25, 2026 — Act 80 Day

December 2026

  • Dec 23, 2026 — District-Wide Early Dismissal
  • Dec 24, 2026 — Christmas Break
  • Dec 25, 2026 — Christmas Break
  • Dec 28, 2026 — Christmas Break
  • Dec 29, 2026 — Christmas Break

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — Christmas Break
  • Jan 14, 2027 — HS/MS Only Early Dismissal
  • Jan 15, 2027 — HS/MS Only Early Dismissal
  • Jan 15, 2027 — End of Marking Period | Quarter 2
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Vacation Day (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

February 2027

  • Feb 11, 2027 — District-Wide Early Dismissal
  • Feb 12, 2027 — Act 80 Day
  • Feb 15, 2027 — Vacation Day (Presidents Day)

March 2027

  • Mar 5, 2027 — Act 80 Day
  • Mar 24, 2027 — End of Marking Period | Quarter 3
  • Mar 25, 2027 — District-Wide Early Dismissal
  • Mar 26, 2027 — Vacation Day
  • Mar 29, 2027 — Act 80 Day

April 2027

  • Apr 8, 2027 — Elementary/Middle School Conferences (No School for Grades K-8)
  • Apr 9, 2027 — Elementary/Middle School Conferences (No School for Grades K-8)

May 2027

  • May 27, 2027 — District-Wide Early Dismissal
  • May 28, 2027 — District-Wide Early Dismissal
  • May 28, 2027 — Last Day of School
  • May 28, 2027 — End of Marking Period | Quarter 4
  • May 31, 2027 — Vacation Day (Memorial Day)

June 2027

  • Jun 1, 2027 — Teacher In-Service Day
  • Jun 2, 2027 — Teacher In-Service Day
  • Jun 3, 2027 — Snow Make-Up Day
  • Jun 4, 2027 — Snow Make-Up Day

July 2027

Eastern Lancaster County School District teacher and staff days 2026/27

Students normally stay home on these days. Confirm with the district before making plans.

  • Aug 18, 2026 Teacher In-Service Day District source
  • Aug 19, 2026 Teacher In-Service Day District source
  • Aug 20, 2026 Teacher In-Service Day District source
  • Oct 1, 2026 Act 80 Day District source
  • Oct 2, 2026 Act 80 Day District source
  • Oct 12, 2026 Teacher In-Service Day District source
  • Nov 2, 2026 Act 80 Day District source
  • Nov 25, 2026 Act 80 Day District source
  • Jan 19, 2027 Teacher In-Service Day District source
  • Feb 12, 2027 Act 80 Day District source
  • Mar 5, 2027 Act 80 Day District source
  • Mar 29, 2027 Act 80 Day District source
  • Jun 1, 2027 Teacher In-Service Day District source
  • Jun 2, 2027 Teacher In-Service Day District source

Eastern Lancaster County School District breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 4, 2026 Vacation Day Break
  • Sep 7, 2026 Vacation Day (Labor Day) Break
  • Nov 26, 2026 Thanksgiving Break Break
  • Nov 27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break Break
  • Nov 30, 2026 Thanksgiving Break Break
  • Dec 24, 2026 Christmas Break Break
  • Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Break Break
  • Dec 28, 2026 Christmas Break Break
  • Dec 29, 2026 Christmas Break Break
  • Dec 30, 2026 Christmas Break Break
  • Dec 31, 2026 Christmas Break Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 Christmas Break Break
  • Jan 18, 2027 Vacation Day (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) Break
  • Feb 15, 2027 Vacation Day (Presidents Day) Break
  • Mar 26, 2027 Vacation Day Break
  • May 31, 2027 Vacation Day (Memorial Day) Break

Your checked 2026/27 Eastern Lancaster County School District planning calendar

How these dates are put together, and what to double-check before you book anything.

Useful now51 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 June 29, 2026.
Full term dates table

Eastern Lancaster County School District 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 18, 2026Teacher In-Service Day
Aug 19, 2026Teacher In-Service Day
Aug 20, 2026Teacher In-Service Day
Aug 25, 2026First Day of School
Sep 4, 2026Vacation Day
Sep 7, 2026Vacation Day (Labor Day)
Oct 1, 2026Act 80 Day
Oct 2, 2026Act 80 Day
Oct 12, 2026Teacher In-Service Day
Oct 29, 2026End of Marking Period | Quarter 1
Oct 30, 2026District-Wide Early Dismissal
Nov 2, 2026Act 80 Day
Nov 12, 2026Elementary/Middle School Conferences (No School for Grades K-8)
Nov 13, 2026Elementary/Middle School Conferences (No School for Grades K-8)
Nov 24, 2026District-Wide Early Dismissal
Nov 25, 2026Act 80 Day
Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Break
Nov 27, 2026Thanksgiving Break
Nov 30, 2026Thanksgiving Break
Dec 23, 2026District-Wide Early Dismissal
Dec 24, 2026Christmas Break
Dec 25, 2026Christmas Break
Dec 28, 2026Christmas Break
Dec 29, 2026Christmas Break
Dec 30, 2026Christmas Break
Dec 31, 2026Christmas Break
Jan 1, 2027Christmas Break
Jan 14, 2027HS/MS Only Early Dismissal
Jan 15, 2027HS/MS Only Early Dismissal
Jan 15, 2027End of Marking Period | Quarter 2
Jan 18, 2027Vacation Day (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Jan 19, 2027Teacher In-Service Day
Feb 11, 2027District-Wide Early Dismissal
Feb 12, 2027Act 80 Day
Feb 15, 2027Vacation Day (Presidents Day)
Mar 5, 2027Act 80 Day
Mar 24, 2027End of Marking Period | Quarter 3
Mar 25, 2027District-Wide Early Dismissal
Mar 26, 2027Vacation Day
Mar 29, 2027Act 80 Day
Apr 8, 2027Elementary/Middle School Conferences (No School for Grades K-8)
Apr 9, 2027Elementary/Middle School Conferences (No School for Grades K-8)
May 27, 2027District-Wide Early Dismissal
May 28, 2027District-Wide Early Dismissal
May 28, 2027Last Day of School
May 28, 2027End of Marking Period | Quarter 4
May 31, 2027Vacation Day (Memorial Day)
Jun 1, 2027Teacher In-Service Day
Jun 2, 2027Teacher In-Service Day
Jun 3, 2027Snow Make-Up Day
Jun 4, 2027Snow Make-Up Day

Eastern Lancaster County School District Calendar 26-27 Revised FAQs

When is the first day of school in Eastern Lancaster County School District for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in Eastern Lancaster County School District is August 25, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Eastern Lancaster County School District for 2026-2027?
The official 2026-2027 calendar does not designate a Spring Break period. However, students have no school on March 26, 2027, and Act 80 Day is scheduled for March 29, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Eastern Lancaster County School District for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 24, 2026, and continues through January 1, 2027. Students return after the holiday recess.
When is Winter Break in Eastern Lancaster County School District for 2026-2027?
Winter Break coincides with the Christmas holiday recess and runs from December 24, 2026, through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Eastern Lancaster County School District for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is observed on November 26, November 27, and November 30, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Eastern Lancaster County School District for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is May 28, 2027. It is also the end of Quarter 4 and includes a district-wide early dismissal.
When are Teacher In-Service Days in Eastern Lancaster County School District for 2026-2027?
Teacher In-Service Days are August 18-20, 2026, October 12, 2026, January 19, 2027, and June 1-2, 2027.
What are the Act 80 Days in Eastern Lancaster County School District for 2026-2027?
Act 80 Days are scheduled for October 1-2, 2026, November 2, 2026, November 25, 2026, February 12, 2027, March 5, 2027, and March 29, 2027.
When are Elementary and Middle School Conferences in Eastern Lancaster County School District?
Elementary and Middle School Conferences are scheduled for November 12-13, 2026, and April 8-9, 2027. There is no school for students in grades K-8 on these dates.
When are the district-wide early dismissal days in Eastern Lancaster County School District?
District-wide early dismissals are scheduled for October 30, 2026, November 24, 2026, December 23, 2026, February 11, 2027, March 25, 2027, May 27, 2027, and May 28, 2027.
When are the High School and Middle School early dismissal days in Eastern Lancaster County School District?
Secondary students (HS/MS) have early dismissal days on January 14 and January 15, 2027.
When does Quarter 1 end in Eastern Lancaster County School District?
Quarter 1 ends on October 29, 2026.
When does Quarter 2 end in Eastern Lancaster County School District?
Quarter 2 ends on January 15, 2027.
When does Quarter 3 end in Eastern Lancaster County School District?
Quarter 3 ends on March 24, 2027.
Are there any snow make-up days in Eastern Lancaster County School District for 2026-2027?
Yes. The designated snow make-up days are June 3, 2027, and June 4, 2027, if needed.

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Eastern Lancaster County School District calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Eastern Lancaster County School District for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in Eastern Lancaster County School District is August 25, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Eastern Lancaster County School District for 2026-2027?
The official 2026-2027 calendar does not designate a Spring Break period. However, students have no school on March 26, 2027, and Act 80 Day is scheduled for March 29, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Eastern Lancaster County School District for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 24, 2026, and continues through January 1, 2027. Students return after the holiday recess.
When is Winter Break in Eastern Lancaster County School District for 2026-2027?
Winter Break coincides with the Christmas holiday recess and runs from December 24, 2026, through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Eastern Lancaster County School District for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is observed on November 26, November 27, and November 30, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Eastern Lancaster County School District for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is May 28, 2027. It is also the end of Quarter 4 and includes a district-wide early dismissal.
When are Teacher In-Service Days in Eastern Lancaster County School District for 2026-2027?
Teacher In-Service Days are August 18-20, 2026, October 12, 2026, January 19, 2027, and June 1-2, 2027.
What are the Act 80 Days in Eastern Lancaster County School District for 2026-2027?
Act 80 Days are scheduled for October 1-2, 2026, November 2, 2026, November 25, 2026, February 12, 2027, March 5, 2027, and March 29, 2027.
When are Elementary and Middle School Conferences in Eastern Lancaster County School District?
Elementary and Middle School Conferences are scheduled for November 12-13, 2026, and April 8-9, 2027. There is no school for students in grades K-8 on these dates.
When are the district-wide early dismissal days in Eastern Lancaster County School District?
District-wide early dismissals are scheduled for October 30, 2026, November 24, 2026, December 23, 2026, February 11, 2027, March 25, 2027, May 27, 2027, and May 28, 2027.
When are the High School and Middle School early dismissal days in Eastern Lancaster County School District?
Secondary students (HS/MS) have early dismissal days on January 14 and January 15, 2027.
When does Quarter 1 end in Eastern Lancaster County School District?
Quarter 1 ends on October 29, 2026.
When does Quarter 2 end in Eastern Lancaster County School District?
Quarter 2 ends on January 15, 2027.
When does Quarter 3 end in Eastern Lancaster County School District?
Quarter 3 ends on March 24, 2027.
Are there any snow make-up days in Eastern Lancaster County School District for 2026-2027?
Yes. The designated snow make-up days are June 3, 2027, and June 4, 2027, if needed.

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