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

Next no-school day
Thursday
October 15
Parent-Teacher Conferences
No-school days
32 weekdays
9 single days + 23 break days
First day
Wednesday
August 12
2026
Last day
Thursday
May 27
2027
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School year at a glance

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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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Longer breaks

School Based In-Service
Mon, Aug 3 – Tue, Aug 11
9 days off
7 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 – Mon, Jan 4
17 days off
11 school + 6 weekend days
Mardi Gras Break
Sat, Feb 6 – Sun, Feb 14
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Spring Break
Fri, Mar 26 – Thu, Apr 1
7 days off
5 school + 2 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

August 2026

  • Professional Development Day Monday, August 3rd No school
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, August 4th No school
  • 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

  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Thursday, October 15th No school
  • Early Release Friday, October 16th Early release
  • Fall Break Monday, October 19th – Tuesday, October 20th · 2 school days off Break

November 2026

  • Election Day Tuesday, November 3rd No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 23rd – Friday, November 27th · 5 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Monday, January 4th · 11 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Mardi Gras Break Monday, February 8th No school
  • Mardi Gras Tuesday, February 9th No school
  • Mardi Gras Break Wednesday, February 10th No school
  • Mardi Gras Break Thursday, February 11th No school
  • Mardi Gras Break Friday, February 12th No school

March 2027

  • Spring Break Friday, March 26th – Thursday, April 1st · 5 school days off Break

May 2027

  • Last Day of School Thursday, May 27th Last day
  • Records Day Friday, May 28th No school
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

June 2027

  • Juneteenth Friday, June 18th No school

Schools using this calendar

45 schools follow the Lafayette Parish calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
A
Acadian Middle SchoolAcadiana High SchoolAlice N. Boucher Elementary School
B
Broadmoor Elementary SchoolBroussard Middle School
C
Carencro Heights Elementary SchoolCarencro High SchoolCarencro Middle SchoolCharles M. Burke Elementary SchoolCorporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School
D
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet AcademyDr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary SchoolDuson Elementary School
E
Early College AcademyEdgar Martin Middle SchoolEdward J Sam Accelerated School Of LafayetteErnest Gallet Elementary SchoolEvangeline Elementary School
G
Green T. Lindon Elementary School
J
J. Wallace James Elementary SchoolJ.W. Faulk Elementary SchoolJudice Middle School
K
Katharine Drexel Elementary School
L
L. Leo Judice Elementary SchoolL.J. Alleman Middle SchoolLafayette High SchoolLafayette Middle SchoolLerosen Preparatory AcademyLive Oak Elementary School
M
Martial Billeaud Elementary SchoolMilton Elementary SchoolMyrtle Place Elementary School
N
Northside High School
O
O. Comeaux High SchoolOssun Elementary School
P
Paul Breaux Middle SchoolPrairie Elementary School
R
Ridge Elementary School
S
S.J. Montgomery Elementary SchoolScott Middle SchoolSouthside High School
W
W. D. & Mary Baker Smith Career CenterWestside Elementary SchoolWoodvale Elementary School
Y
Youngsville Middle School

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Lafayette Parish in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Lafayette Parish on 21 single days in 2026-2027: Monday, August 3 (Professional Development Day); Tuesday, August 4 (Professional Development Day); 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), and 11 more. Breaks: Fall Break (Monday, October 19 to Tuesday, October 20), Thanksgiving Break (Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Monday, January 4) and Spring Break (Friday, March 26 to Thursday, April 1).
When is the first and last day of school at Lafayette Parish in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Lafayette Parish is Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The last day of school is Thursday, May 27, 2027. That's a school year of about 41 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Lafayette Parish?
About 175 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Lafayette Parish have in 2026-2027?
About 32 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 23 weekdays of breaks plus nine single days off. There are also four long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Lafayette Parish in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 17 days in a row with no school, from Saturday, December 19 to Monday, January 4, including weekends (11 school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Forty school days in a row (about eight weeks), from Friday, April 2 to Thursday, May 27.
Which month has the most days off at Lafayette Parish?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Lafayette Parish have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has one early-release day. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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