Lincoln Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Thursday
October 15
Semester Break
No-school days
27 weekdays
12 single days + 15 break days
First day
Wednesday
August 12
2026
Last day
Thursday
May 20
2027

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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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

Semester Break
Thu, Oct 15 – Mon, Oct 19
5 days off
3 school + 2 weekend days
All schools not in session
Wed, Nov 25 – Mon, Nov 30
6 days off
4 school + 2 weekend days
Semester Break
Wed, Dec 23 – Mon, Jan 4
13 days off
9 school + 4 weekend days
Semester Break
Sat, Mar 6 – Sun, Mar 14
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

August 2026

  • First Day of School Wednesday, August 12th First day
  • Classes Resume Thursday, August 13th School open

September 2026

  • All Schools Monday, September 7th No school
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, September 8th No school

October 2026

  • Semester Break Thursday, October 15th – Friday, October 16th · 2 school days off Break
  • Professional Development Day Monday, October 19th No school

November 2026

  • All schools Wednesday, November 25th No school
  • All schools Thursday, November 26th No school
  • All schools Friday, November 27th No school
  • Professional Development Day Monday, November 30th No school

December 2026

  • Semester Break Wednesday, December 23rd – Sunday, January 3rd · 8 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Professional Development Day Monday, January 4th No school
  • All schools Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Professional Development Day Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

  • Semester Break Monday, March 8th – Friday, March 12th · 5 school days off Break

April 2027

  • Professional Development Day Monday, April 5th No school
  • All schools Friday, April 30th No school

May 2027

Schools using this calendar

76 schools follow the Lincoln Public Schools calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
A
Adams Elementary SchoolArnold Elementary SchoolArts & Humanities Focus Prgm
B
Bay High Focus ProgramBeattie Elementary SchoolBelmont Elementary SchoolBrownell Elementary SchoolBryan Community School
C
Calvert Elementary SchoolCampbell Elementary SchoolCavett Elementary SchoolClinton Elementary SchoolCuller Middle School
D
Dawes Middle SchoolDonald D Sherrill Education Cntr - Elem
E
Early Childhood At Northwest High SchoolEastridge Elementary SchoolEcse - HomebasedEducare Of LincolnElliott Elementary SchoolEverett Elementary School
F
Fredstrom Elementary School
G
Goodrich Middle School
H
Hartley Elementary SchoolHigh School Student Support ProgramHill Elementary SchoolHolmes Elementary SchoolHumann Elementary SchoolHuntington Elementary School
I
Infant Toddler At Bryan Community SchoolInfant Toddler At Lincoln High SchoolInfant Toddler At Lincoln Northeast High SchoolIrving Middle School
K
Kahoa Elementary SchoolKloefkorn ElementaryKooser Elementary School
L
Lakeview Elementary SchoolLefler Middle SchoolLincoln East High SchoolLincoln High SchoolLincoln Northeast High SchoolLincoln Southeast High SchoolLps Career AcademyLps Graduation Pathways ProgramLux Middle School
M
Maxey Elementary SchoolMcphee Elementary SchoolMeadow Lane Elementary SchoolMickle Middle SchoolMiddle School Student Support ProgramMoore Middle SchoolMorley Elementary School
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North Star High SchoolNorthwest High SchoolNorwood Park Elementary SchoolNuernberger Education Center
P
Park Middle SchoolPershing Elementary SchoolPound Middle SchoolPrescott Elementary SchoolPyrtle Elementary School
R
Randolph Elementary SchoolRiley Elementary SchoolRobinson Elementary SchoolRoper Elementary SchoolRousseau Elementary School
S
Saratoga Elementary SchoolSchoo Middle SchoolScience Focus ProgramScott Middle SchoolSheridan Elementary SchoolSouthwest High SchoolSpecial Ed Yankee Hill Program
W
West Lincoln Elementary SchoolWysong Elementary
Z
Zeman Elementary School

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Lincoln Public Schools in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Lincoln Public Schools on 12 single days in 2026-2027: Monday, September 7 (All Schools); Tuesday, September 8 (Professional Development Day); Monday, October 19 (Professional Development Day); Wednesday, November 25 (All schools); Thursday, November 26 (All schools); Friday, November 27 (All schools); Monday, November 30 (Professional Development Day); Monday, January 4 (Professional Development Day); Monday, January 18 (All schools); Monday, February 15 (Professional Development Day), and two more. Breaks: Semester Break (Thursday, October 15 to Friday, October 16), Semester Break (Wednesday, December 23 to Sunday, January 3) and Semester Break (Monday, March 8 to Friday, March 12).
When is the first and last day of school at Lincoln Public Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Lincoln Public Schools is Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The last day of school is Thursday, May 20, 2027. That's a school year of about 40 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Lincoln Public Schools?
About 175 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Lincoln Public Schools have in 2026-2027?
About 27 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 15 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 Lincoln Public Schools in 2026-2027?
Semester Break is the longest: 13 days in a row with no school, from Wednesday, December 23 to Monday, January 4, including weekends (eight school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Twenty-six school days in a row (about five weeks), from Wednesday, September 9 to Wednesday, October 14.
Which month has the most days off at Lincoln Public Schools?
December has the most, with seven weekdays off.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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