Jefferson County Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
The 2026-2027 calendar for Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) has 33 weekdays without school between the first and last day: 23 in four breaks, five single holidays and five teacher workdays. Classes begin August 6, 2026 and end May 24, 2027; the longest stretch off is winter break, 16 days in a row.
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All 2026-2027 dates
175 student days by our count · Weekends are not listed. Past dates are dimmed.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Thu, Aug 6, 2026 | First day of school |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Mon, Sep 28 to Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | Fall Break · 5 school days off |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Election Day |
| Wed, Nov 25 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break · 3 school days off |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Winter Break · 10 school days off |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Mon, Mar 29 to Fri, Apr 2, 2027 | Spring Break · 5 school days off |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 | Oaks Day |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | Election Day |
| Mon, May 24, 2027 | Last day of school |
| Tue, May 25, 2027 | Possible weather make-up day |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | Possible weather make-up day |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 | Possible weather make-up day |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | Possible weather make-up day |
| Tue, Jun 1, 2027 | Possible weather make-up day |
| Wed, Jun 2, 2027 | Possible weather make-up day |
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When is spring break 2027 for Jefferson County Public Schools?
Spring break is Mon, Mar 29 to Fri, Apr 2, 2027. The last day of school before it is Thursday, March 25, 2027, and students return Monday, April 5, 2027.
When does the 2026-2027 school year start and end for Jefferson County Public Schools?
The first day of school is Thursday, August 6, 2026 and the last day is Monday, May 24, 2027.
Does Jefferson County Public Schools have a fall break?
Yes: “Fall Break” is Mon, Sep 28 to Fri, Oct 2, 2026.
Is there school on Good Friday in Jefferson County Public Schools?
No. Friday, March 26, 2027 is a day off for students (Teacher workday, no school for students).
Is there school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Jefferson County Public Schools?
No. Monday, January 18, 2027 is a day off for students (Martin Luther King Jr. Day).
Where do these Jefferson County Public Schools dates come from?
Source: the district's “Jefferson County Public Schools School Calendar 2026-27”, checked on September 24, 2026. We link the document on this page; if the district changes it, we update the dates and the “verified” date.
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About the district: Jefferson County Public Schools is based in Louisville, Kentucky (Jefferson County), with about 95,180 students in 171 schools (NCES Common Core of Data, 2024-25). District website: www.jefferson.kyschools.us. See all Kentucky school calendars.