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

Next no-school day
Monday
October 12
Fall Break
No-school days
35 weekdays
26 single days + 9 break days
Last day
Thursday
May 20
2027
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School year at a glance

Last Day No School Break Early Release Holiday 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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* Not all holidays are no-school days. Check with your local school.

Longer breaks

Fall Break
Sat, Oct 10 – Mon, Oct 19
10 days off
6 school + 4 weekend days
Thanksgiving Holiday
Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 29
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Christmas/New Year Holiday
Sat, Dec 19 – Mon, Jan 4
17 days off
11 school + 6 weekend days
Spring Break
Fri, Mar 26 – Mon, Apr 5
11 days off
7 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school
  • Professional Development Day Monday, September 28th No school

October 2026

  • Fall Break Monday, October 12th – Friday, October 16th · 5 school days off Break
  • Teacher Workday Monday, October 19th No school

November 2026

  • Election Day Tuesday, November 3rd Holiday
  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Thanksgiving Monday, November 23rd No school
  • Thanksgiving Tuesday, November 24th No school
  • Thanksgiving Wednesday, November 25th No school
  • Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26th No school
  • Thanksgiving Friday, November 27th No school

December 2026

  • Early Release Friday, December 11th Early release
  • Christmas Day Monday, December 21st No school
  • Christmas Day Tuesday, December 22nd No school
  • Christmas Day Wednesday, December 23rd No school
  • Christmas Day Thursday, December 24th No school
  • Christmas Day Friday, December 25th No school
  • New Year's Day Monday, December 28th No school
  • New Year's Day Tuesday, December 29th No school
  • New Year's Day Wednesday, December 30th No school
  • New Year's Day Thursday, December 31st No school

January 2027

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

February 2027

  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, February 16th No school

March 2027

  • Good Friday Friday, March 26th No school
  • Easter Monday Monday, March 29th No school
  • Spring Break Tuesday, March 30th – Friday, April 2nd · 4 school days off Break

April 2027

  • Teacher Workday Monday, April 5th No school

May 2027

  • Last Day of School Thursday, May 20th Last day
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

* Not all holidays are no-school days. Check with your local school.

Schools using this calendar

36 schools follow the Ouachita Parish calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
B
Boley Elementary School
C
Calhoun Elementary SchoolCalhoun Middle SchoolCentral Elementary SchoolClaiborne SchoolCrosley Elementary School
D
Drew Elementary School
E
East Ouachita Middle School
G
George Welch Elementary SchoolGood Hope Middle School
H
Highland Elementary School
J
Jack Hayes Elementary School
K
Kiroli Elementary School
L
Lakeshore SchoolLenwil Elementary School
O
Ouachita Junior High SchoolOuachita Parish High School
P
Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School
R
Richwood High SchoolRichwood Junior High SchoolRiser Elementary SchoolRiser Middle SchoolRiverbend Elementary SchoolRobinson Elementary School
S
Shady Grove Elementary SchoolSterlington Elementary SchoolSterlington High SchoolSterlington Middle SchoolSwartz Lower Elementary SchoolSwartz Upper Elementary SchoolSwayze Elementary School
W
West Monroe High SchoolWest Ouachita High SchoolWest Ridge Middle SchoolWoodlawn Elementary SchoolWoodlawn Middle School

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Ouachita Parish in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Ouachita Parish on 27 single days in 2026-2027: Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Monday, September 28 (Professional Development Day); Monday, October 19 (Teacher Workday); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Monday, November 23 (Thanksgiving); Tuesday, November 24 (Thanksgiving); Wednesday, November 25 (Thanksgiving); Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving); Friday, November 27 (Thanksgiving); Monday, December 21 (Christmas Day), and 17 more. Breaks: Fall Break (Monday, October 12 to Friday, October 16) and Spring Break (Tuesday, March 30 to Friday, April 2).
When is the first and last day of school at Ouachita Parish in 2026-2027?
The last day of school is Thursday, May 20, 2027.
How many days off does Ouachita Parish have in 2026-2027?
About 35 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's nine weekdays of breaks plus 26 single days off. There are also 15 long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Ouachita Parish in 2026-2027?
Spring Break is the longest: 11 days in a row with no school, from Friday, March 26 to Monday, April 5, including weekends (four school days off).
Which month has the most days off at Ouachita Parish?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Ouachita 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: Ouachita Parish, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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