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

Next no-school day
Monday
October 12
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
No-school days
33 weekdays
10 single days + 23 break days
First day
Monday
August 24
2026
Last day
Wednesday
June 23
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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June 2027
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Longer breaks

Thanksgiving Break
Wed, Nov 25 – Sun, Nov 29
5 days off
3 school + 2 weekend days
Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19 – Sun, Jan 3
16 days off
10 school + 6 weekend days
Mid-Winter Break
Sat, Feb 13 – Sun, Feb 21
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Apr 17 – Sun, Apr 25
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

August 2026

September 2026

  • Primary Election Day Tuesday, September 1st No school
  • Labor Day Weekend Friday, September 4th No school
  • Labor Day Weekend Saturday, September 5th No school
  • Labor Day Weekend Sunday, September 6th No school
  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school
  • Early Release Wednesday, September 30th Early release

October 2026

  • Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Monday, October 12th No school
  • Early Release Wednesday, October 21st Early release

November 2026

  • Election Day Tuesday, November 3rd No school
  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, November 25th – Friday, November 27th · 3 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Friday, January 1st · 10 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Early Release Wednesday, January 13th Early release
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Mid-Winter Break Monday, February 15th – Friday, February 19th · 5 school days off Break

March 2027

  • Early Release Wednesday, March 17th Early release
  • Good Friday Friday, March 26th No school

April 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, April 19th – Friday, April 23rd · 5 school days off Break

May 2027

  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

June 2027

  • Juneteenth Friday, June 18th No school
  • Last Day of School Wednesday, June 23rd Last day

Schools using this calendar

26 schools follow the Lawrence calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
A
Alexander B BruceArlington ElementaryArlington Middle School
E
Edward F. ParthumEmily G Wetherbee
F
Francis M LeahyFrost Middle School
G
Gerard A. GuilmetteGuilmette Middle School
H
High School Learning Center
J
James F HennesseyJohn Breen SchoolJohn K Tarbox
L
Lawlor Early Childhood CenterLawrence Family Public AcademyLawrence High SchoolLeonard Middle School
O
Oliver Elementary SchoolOliver Middle School
P
Parthum Middle School
R
Rise AcademyRobert FrostRollins Early Childhood Center
S
School For Exceptional StudiesSouth Lawrence East Elementary SchoolSpark Academy

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Lawrence in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Lawrence on 12 single days in 2026-2027: Tuesday, September 1 (Primary Election Day); Friday, September 4 (Labor Day Weekend); Saturday, September 5 (Labor Day Weekend); Sunday, September 6 (Labor Day Weekend); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Monday, October 12 (Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day); Tuesday, November 3 (Election Day); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Friday, March 26 (Good Friday), and two more. Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Wednesday, November 25 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 1), Mid-Winter Break (Monday, February 15 to Friday, February 19) and Spring Break (Monday, April 19 to Friday, April 23).
When is the first and last day of school at Lawrence in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Lawrence is Monday, August 24, 2026. The last day of school is Wednesday, June 23, 2027. That's a school year of about 43 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Lawrence?
About 185 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 33 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 23 weekdays of breaks plus ten single days off. There are also seven 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: 16 days in a row with no school, from Saturday, December 19 to Sunday, January 3, including weekends (ten school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Twenty-five school days in a row (about five weeks), from Monday, April 26 to Friday, May 28.
Which month has the most days off at Lawrence?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Lawrence 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: Lawrence, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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