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

Next no-school day
Friday
October 9
EC-HS
No-school days
35 weekdays
12 single days + 23 break days
First day
Thursday
August 13
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

Fall Break
Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 29
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Winter Break
Fri, Dec 18 – Mon, Jan 4
18 days off
12 school + 6 weekend days
Spring Break
Fri, Mar 12 – Sun, Mar 21
10 days off
6 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

July 2026

  • No School Friday, July 3rd No school

August 2026

  • EC-HS Wednesday, August 12th No school
  • First Day of School Thursday, August 13th First day
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Tuesday, August 18th No school
  • EC-HS Wednesday, August 19th No school

September 2026

  • EC-HS Monday, September 7th No school
  • EC-HS Friday, September 25th No school

October 2026

  • EC-HS Friday, October 9th No school
  • EC-HS Monday, October 12th No school
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Thursday, October 15th No school
  • EC-HS Friday, October 16th No school
  • EC-HS Friday, October 30th No school

November 2026

  • Fall Break Monday, November 23rd – Friday, November 27th · 5 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Early Release Wednesday, December 16th Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, December 17th Early release
  • Winter Break Friday, December 18th – Monday, January 4th · 12 school days off Break

January 2027

  • EC-HS Monday, January 18th No school

March 2027

  • Spring Break Friday, March 12th – Friday, March 19th · 6 school days off Break

April 2027

  • EC-HS Monday, April 5th No school
  • EC-HS Monday, April 12th No school

May 2027

  • Early Release Tuesday, May 25th Early release
  • Last Day of School Wednesday, May 26th Last day

June 2027

  • No School Friday, June 18th No school
  • No School Thursday, June 24th No school
  • No School Friday, June 25th No school

Schools using this calendar

20 schools follow the Lawrence calendar.

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B
Billy Mills Middle SchoolBroken Arrow Elem
C
Cordley Elem
D
Deerfield Elem
H
Hillcrest Elem
L
Langston Hughes ElemLawrence Free State HighLawrence HighLawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid SchoolLawrence Southwest Middle SchoolLawrence Virtual SchoolLawrence West Middle School
N
New York Elem
P
Pinckney ElemPrairie Park Elem
Q
Quail Run Elementary
S
Schwegler ElemSunflower ElementarySunset Hill Elem
W
Woodlawn Elem

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Lawrence in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Lawrence on 17 single days in 2026-2027: Friday, July 3 (No School); Wednesday, August 12 (EC-HS); Tuesday, August 18 (Parent-Teacher Conferences); Wednesday, August 19 (EC-HS); Monday, September 7 (EC-HS); Friday, September 25 (EC-HS); Friday, October 9 (EC-HS); Monday, October 12 (EC-HS); Thursday, October 15 (Parent-Teacher Conferences); Friday, October 16 (EC-HS), and seven more. Breaks: Fall Break (Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Friday, December 18 to Monday, January 4) and Spring Break (Friday, March 12 to Friday, March 19).
When is the first and last day of school at Lawrence in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Lawrence is Thursday, August 13, 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 Lawrence?
About 170 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Lawrence have in 2026-2027?
About 35 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 23 weekdays of breaks plus 12 single days off. There are also nine long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Lawrence in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 18 days in a row with no school, from Friday, December 18 to Monday, January 4, including weekends (12 school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Thirty-eight school days in a row (about eight weeks), from Tuesday, January 19 to Thursday, March 11.
Which month has the most days off at Lawrence?
December has the most, with ten weekdays off.
Does Lawrence have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has three early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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