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Jackson 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Friday
October 16
Fall Break
No-school days
28 weekdays
7 single days + 21 break days
First day
Wednesday
August 12
2026
Last day
Wednesday
May 26
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Early Release School Day
August 2026
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September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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December 2026
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January 2027
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February 2027
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March 2027
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April 2027
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May 2027
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Longer breaks

Teacher In-Service & Work Day
Wed, Aug 5 – Tue, Aug 11
7 days off
5 school + 2 weekend days
Thanksgiving Break
Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 29
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19 – Tue, Jan 5
18 days off
12 school + 6 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Mar 20 – Sun, Mar 28
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

No-school days, breaks and schedule changes, month by month.

August 2026

  • Professional Development Day Wednesday, August 5th No school
  • Professional Development Day Thursday, August 6th No school
  • Professional Development Day Friday, August 7th No school
  • Professional Development Day Saturday, August 8th No school
  • Professional Development Day Sunday, August 9th No school
  • Professional Development Day Monday, August 10th No school
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, August 11th No school
  • First Day of School Wednesday, August 12th First day

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school

October 2026

  • Early Release Thursday, October 15th Early release
  • Fall Break Friday, October 16th – Monday, October 19th · 2 school days off Break

November 2026

  • Early Release Wednesday, November 11th Early release
  • Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 23rd – Friday, November 27th · 5 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Early Release Friday, December 18th Early release
  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Thursday, December 31st · 9 school days off Break

January 2027

  • New Year's Day Friday, January 1st No school
  • Teacher Workday Monday, January 4th No school
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, January 5th No school
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

  • Early Release Friday, March 19th Early release
  • Spring Break Monday, March 22nd – Friday, March 26th · 5 school days off Break

April 2027

  • Professional Development Day Monday, April 12th No school

May 2027

  • Last Day of School Wednesday, May 26th Last day
  • Teacher Workday Thursday, May 27th No school
  • Teacher Workday Friday, May 28th No school

Schools using this calendar

19 schools follow the Jackson calendar.

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C
Cottondale Elementary SchoolCottondale High School
D
Dist Wide Gifted ProgramDist Wide Homebound ProgramThe Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.)
G
Graceville SchoolGrand Ridge School
H
Hope School
J
Jackson Alternative SchoolJackson County Early Childhood CenterJackson Virtual FranchiseJackson Virtual Instruction ProgramJackson Virtual SchoolJcsb Tapp Contract Site
M
Malone SchoolMarianna High SchoolMarianna K-8 School
S
Sneads Elementary SchoolSneads High School

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Jackson in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Jackson on 16 single days in 2026-2027: Wednesday, August 5 (Professional Development Day); Thursday, August 6 (Professional Development Day); Friday, August 7 (Professional Development Day); Saturday, August 8 (Professional Development Day); Sunday, August 9 (Professional Development Day); Monday, August 10 (Professional Development Day); Tuesday, August 11 (Professional Development Day); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Friday, January 1 (New Year's Day); Monday, January 4 (Teacher Workday), and six more. Breaks: Fall Break (Friday, October 16 to Monday, October 19), Thanksgiving Break (Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Thursday, December 31) and Spring Break (Monday, March 22 to Friday, March 26).
When is the first and last day of school at Jackson in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Jackson is Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The last day of school is Wednesday, May 26, 2027. That's a school year of about 41 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Jackson?
About 178 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Jackson have in 2026-2027?
About 28 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 21 weekdays of breaks plus seven single days off. There are also six long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Jackson in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 18 days in a row with no school, from Saturday, December 19 to Tuesday, January 5, including weekends (nine school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Thirty-two school days in a row (about six weeks), from Tuesday, April 13 to Wednesday, May 26.
Which month has the most days off at Jackson?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Jackson have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has four early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

Source: Jackson, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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