JCPS Calendar 2026-27: Jefferson County Public Schools Calendar
The next school break in Jefferson County Public Schools is the Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, November 25 to Friday, November 27.
All school breaks and days off for Jefferson County Public Schools.
95,180 students
Breaks, holidays and days off
| Break | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| First Day for Students | Aug 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Labor Day | Sep 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Family-Teacher Conferences | Sep 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Fall break | Sep 28 – Oct 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Professional-Development Gold Day | Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Election Day | Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 25 – 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Winter break | Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | 12 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Jan 18, 2027 | 1 |
| Professional-Development Gold Day | Feb 15, 2027 | 1 |
| Family-Teacher Conferences | Feb 16, 2027 | 1 |
| Professional-Development Flex Day | Mar 26, 2027 | 1 |
| Spring break | Mar 29 – Apr 2, 2027 | 5 |
| Oaks Day | Apr 30, 2027 | 1 |
| Election Day | May 18, 2027 | 1 |
| Last Day for Students | May 24, 2027 | 1 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Source: Official source (Jefferson County Public Schools). Last checked: October 12, 2026. More about our sources
School breaks in Jefferson County Public Schools this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Jefferson County Public Schools have 4 breaks, adding up to 25 days off including weekends.
The table above lists every break, along with other days off such as federal holidays where the district has published them.
Does this calendar apply to your school?
The dates on this page come from the district's published calendar and apply to its public schools. Private schools and many charter schools set their own calendars. Districts can also change their calendar during the year, for example to make up snow days, so check the district website for the latest version.
Frequently asked questions
How many days of breaks does Jefferson County Public Schools have in 2026-2027?
25 days including weekends, spread over 4 breaks.
Do these dates apply to every school in Jefferson County Public Schools?
They apply to the district's public schools. Private schools and some charter schools set their own calendars, so check with your child's school.