- School starts Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026 and ends Thursday, May 27, 2027, an early release day.
- Thanksgiving break: Nov. 23 to 27. Students are out Saturday, Nov. 21 to Sunday, Nov. 29, back Monday, Nov. 30.
- Winter break: Dec. 21 to Jan. 4. Students are out Saturday, Dec. 19 to Monday, Jan. 4, back Tuesday, Jan. 5.
- Spring break: April 5 to 9. Students are out Saturday, April 3 to Sunday, April 11, back Monday, April 12.
- Two early release days for every school, plus seven for some schools. Details below.
The LAFSD 2026-27 calendar
This is the district's own calendar, as LAFSD publishes it. Tap it to open the full-size image.
Add the LAFSD calendar to your phone
Pick a file. Each one is an all-day event per day off or half day, and a break is one event across all its days.
Every date
First and last day, every day off, every early release and grading period dates. 28 events.
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Holidays and breaks
Only the days with no school. 10 events.
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Early release days
Only the half days. 9 events.
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On an iPhone
Tap a file above, then tap Add All. The dates go into the calendar you choose.
In Google Calendar
On a computer, open Google Calendar, then Settings, then Import & export. Choose the file and the calendar to add it to. The dates show up on your Android phone too.
In Outlook
Open the downloaded file, or in Outlook on the web go to Add calendar, then Upload from file.
These files are a copy of the calendar today. If the district changes a date, download the file again.
LAFSD vacations and holidays, 2026-27
Every day with no school for students, from the first day to the last: 10 entries and 28 weekdays in all.
| Day off | Dates | Days of the week | School days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day Holiday | Sept. 7 | Mon | 1 |
| Staff development day Staff day | Oct. 12 | Mon | 1 |
| Veterans Day Holiday | Nov. 11 | Wed | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break Break | Nov. 23 to 27 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Winter break Break | Dec. 21 to Jan. 4 | Mon to Mon | 11 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday | Jan. 18 | Mon | 1 |
| Presidents' Day holiday Holiday | Feb. 12 | Fri | 1 |
| Presidents' Day Holiday | Feb. 15 | Mon | 1 |
| Staff development day Staff day | March 15 | Mon | 1 |
| Spring break Break | April 5 to 9 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
LAFSD early release days
Nine early release days in all. Two are for every school. The other seven are for some schools only.
| Date | Day | What | Dismissal | Who |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 15 | Thu | Middle school conferences | 12 p.m. | Grades 6-8 (Stanley Middle School) only |
| Oct. 19 | Mon | Elementary conferences | 12 p.m. | Grades TK-5 only |
| Oct. 20 | Tue | Elementary conferences | 12 p.m. | Grades TK-5 only |
| Oct. 21 | Wed | Elementary conferences | 12 p.m. | Grades TK-5 only |
| Oct. 22 | Thu | Elementary conferences | 12 p.m. | Grades TK-5 only |
| Oct. 23 | Fri | Elementary conferences | 12 p.m. | Grades TK-5 only |
| Dec. 18 | Fri | End of first semester | 12:15 p.m. | All schools |
| March 25 | Thu | Middle school conferences | 12 p.m. (the events calendar says 12:15 p.m.) | Grades 6-8 (Stanley Middle School) only |
| May 27 | Thu | Last day of school | 12:15 p.m. | All schools |
Calendar notes: what to plan around
Long weekends and breaks
Every stretch of three or more days with no school, counting weekends. A half day next to a weekend adds half a day.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Sept. 5 to Monday, Sept. 7. Labor Day. Back Tuesday, Sept. 8.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Oct. 10 to Monday, Oct. 12. Staff development day. Back Tuesday, Oct. 13.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, Nov. 21 to Sunday, Nov. 29. Thanksgiving break. Back Monday, Nov. 30.
- 17.5 days off in a row: Friday, Dec. 18 at early dismissal to Monday, Jan. 4. End of first semester early release and winter break. Back Tuesday, Jan. 5.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Jan. 16 to Monday, Jan. 18. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Back Tuesday, Jan. 19.
- 4-day weekend: Friday, Feb. 12 to Monday, Feb. 15. Presidents' Day holiday and Presidents' Day. Back Tuesday, Feb. 16.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, March 13 to Monday, March 15. Staff development day. Back Tuesday, March 16.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, April 3 to Sunday, April 11. Spring break. Back Monday, April 12.
Weeks with fewer than five school days
Ten weeks have fewer than five school days, and four weeks have none at all.
| Week of | School days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 10 | 4 | Before the first day |
| Sept. 7 | 4 | Labor Day |
| Oct. 12 | 4 | Staff development day |
| Nov. 9 | 4 | Veterans Day |
| Nov. 23 | 0 | Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 21 | 0 | Winter break |
| Dec. 28 | 0 | Winter break |
| Jan. 4 | 4 | Winter break |
| Jan. 18 | 4 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb. 8 | 4 | Presidents' Day holiday |
| Feb. 15 | 4 | Presidents' Day |
| March 15 | 4 | Staff development day |
| April 5 | 0 | Spring break |
| May 24 | 4 | After the last day |
Teacher workdays: no school for students
Two of the days off are staff days. Teachers work; students stay home. Plan child care as you would for a holiday.
- Monday, Oct. 12: staff development day
- Monday, March 15: staff development day
Makeup days
Potential weather day, Friday, May 28 (only if a school day is lost to weather).
Also worth knowing
- The calendar prints no testing dates.
- After the last day, the calendar still shows teacher work day (potential weather day) (May 28), Memorial Day (May 31) and Juneteenth (June 18). Students are already out.
First and last day of school
Aug. 11First day, Tuesday
May 27Last day, Thursday
180School days, by our count
28Weekdays off between them
The first day of school is Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. The last day is Thursday, May 27, 2027, with early dismissal.
Teachers start sooner. Staff days before school run Aug. 6 to 10.
Grading periods
Grades TK-5
Report cards go home Jan. 15 and May 27.
| Period | Dates | School days | Report card |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st semester | Aug. 11 to Dec. 18 | 86 | Friday, Jan. 15 |
| 2nd semester | Jan. 5 to May 27 | 94 | Thursday, May 27 |
Grades 6-8
Report cards go home Jan. 8 and June 1. Progress reports go home Oct. 9 and March 12.
| Period | Dates | School days | Report card |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st semester | Aug. 11 to Dec. 18 | 86 | Friday, Jan. 8 |
| 2nd semester | Jan. 5 to May 27 | 94 | Tuesday, June 1 |
What the district notes
- The calendar counts 180 student days and 186 teacher days.
- Grades 6-8 progress reports go home Oct. 9 and March 12.
- The board approved this calendar Oct. 15, 2025, and approved a revision Aug. 19, 2026.
Common questions
When does LAFSD start in 2026?
The first day of school for Lafayette School District is Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026.
When is the last day of school for LAFSD in 2027?
The last day for students is Thursday, May 27, 2027. It is an early release day.
When is winter break for LAFSD?
Winter break runs Monday, Dec. 21 to Monday, Jan. 4. Counting weekends, students are out Saturday, Dec. 19 to Monday, Jan. 4 and go back Tuesday, Jan. 5.
When is spring break for LAFSD?
Spring break runs Monday, April 5 to Friday, April 9. Counting weekends, students are out Saturday, April 3 to Sunday, April 11 and go back Monday, April 12.
When is Thanksgiving break for LAFSD?
Thanksgiving break runs Monday, Nov. 23 to Friday, Nov. 27. Counting weekends, students are out Saturday, Nov. 21 to Sunday, Nov. 29 and go back Monday, Nov. 30.
Does LAFSD have early release days in 2026-27?
Yes. Friday, Dec. 18 (12:15 p.m.) and Thursday, May 27 (12:15 p.m.) are for every school. Grades 6-8 (Stanley Middle School) only: Thursday, Oct. 15 (12 p.m.). Grades TK-5 only: Monday, Oct. 19, Tuesday, Oct. 20, Wednesday, Oct. 21, Thursday, Oct. 22 and Friday, Oct. 23 (12 p.m.). Grades 6-8 (Stanley Middle School) only: Thursday, March 25 (12 p.m. (the events calendar says 12:15 p.m.)).
How do I put the LAFSD calendar on my phone?
Download one of the .ics files on this page. On an iPhone, open it and tap Add All. On Android or a computer, import it into Google Calendar or Outlook.
How we checked these dates
We read every date off the district's own calendar twice: once from the PDF's text and once from the image, cell by cell against its legend. Then we checked each one against the district's Instructional Calendar page and the district events calendar.
Every weekday on this page matches its date. If the district changes its calendar, its page is the final word.
Where each date is on the district's calendar
- First day, Aug. 11: Lafayette School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, revised and approved August 19, 2026 (PDF), page 1, August grid, 11 in blue; key "First and Last Days of School: August 11, May 27". Also: Lafayette School District events calendar (district iCal feed), Aug. 11: "First Day of School".
- Last day, May 27: Lafayette School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, revised and approved August 19, 2026 (PDF), page 1, May grid, 27 in blue, marked S/ERH; key "First and Last Days of School: August 11, May 27". Also: Lafayette School District events calendar (district iCal feed), May 27: "Last Day of School".
- Teacher work days and staff development, Aug. 6 to 10: Lafayette School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, revised and approved August 19, 2026 (PDF), page 1, August grid, 6 and 10 in pink (Work Day, All Teachers), 7 in orange (Staff Development); keys "Teacher Work Days: August 6, 7, 10, May 28", "Staff Development: August 7, October 12, March 15".
- Labor Day, Sept. 7: Lafayette School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, revised and approved August 19, 2026 (PDF), page 1, September grid, 7 in green (Non-School Days). Also: Lafayette School District events calendar (district iCal feed), Sept. 7: "Labor Day- No School".
- Staff development day, Oct. 12: Lafayette School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, revised and approved August 19, 2026 (PDF), page 1, October grid, 12 in orange; key "Staff Development: August 7, October 12, March 15". Also: Lafayette School District events calendar (district iCal feed), Oct. 12: "Staff Development Day- No School".
- Veterans Day, Nov. 11: Lafayette School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, revised and approved August 19, 2026 (PDF), page 1, November grid, 11 in green (Non-School Days). Also: Lafayette School District events calendar (district iCal feed), Nov. 11: "Veterans Day- No School".
- Thanksgiving break, Nov. 23 to 27: Lafayette School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, revised and approved August 19, 2026 (PDF), page 1, November grid, 23 to 27 in green (Non-School Days); week count 0. Also: Lafayette School District events calendar (district iCal feed), Nov. 23 to 27: "Thanksgiving Break- No School".
- Winter break, Dec. 21 to Jan. 4: Lafayette School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, revised and approved August 19, 2026 (PDF), page 1, December grid, 21 to 25 and 28 to 31 in green; January grid, 1 and 4 in green (Non-School Days); week counts 0, 0. Also: Lafayette School District events calendar (district iCal feed), Dec. 21 to Jan. 4: "Winter Break".
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18: Lafayette School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, revised and approved August 19, 2026 (PDF), page 1, January grid, 18 in green (Non-School Days). Also: Lafayette School District events calendar (district iCal feed), Jan. 18: "Martin Luther King Jr. Day- No School".
- Presidents' Day holiday, Feb. 12: Lafayette School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, revised and approved August 19, 2026 (PDF), page 1, February grid, 12 in green (Non-School Days). Also: Lafayette School District events calendar (district iCal feed), Feb. 12: "President's Day Holiday- No School".
- Presidents' Day, Feb. 15: Lafayette School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, revised and approved August 19, 2026 (PDF), page 1, February grid, 15 in green (Non-School Days). Also: Lafayette School District events calendar (district iCal feed), Feb. 15: "President's Day Holiday- No School".
- Staff development day, March 15: Lafayette School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, revised and approved August 19, 2026 (PDF), page 1, March grid, 15 in orange; key "Staff Development: August 7, October 12, March 15". Also: Lafayette School District events calendar (district iCal feed), March 15: "Staff Development- No School".
- Spring break, April 5 to 9: Lafayette School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, revised and approved August 19, 2026 (PDF), page 1, April grid, 5 to 9 in green (Non-School Days); week count 0. Also: Lafayette School District events calendar (district iCal feed), April 5 to 9: "Spring Break- No School".
- Teacher work day (potential weather day), May 28: Lafayette School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, revised and approved August 19, 2026 (PDF), page 1, May grid, 28 in pink (Work Day, All Teachers); keys "Teacher Work Days: August 6, 7, 10, May 28" and "Potential Weather Day: May 28".
- Memorial Day, May 31: Lafayette School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, revised and approved August 19, 2026 (PDF), page 1, May grid, 31 in green (Non-School Days).
- Juneteenth, June 18: Lafayette School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, revised and approved August 19, 2026 (PDF), page 1, June grid, 18 in green (Non-School Days).
- Middle school conferences, Oct. 15: Lafayette School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, revised and approved August 19, 2026 (PDF), page 1, October grid, 15 in light gray, marked **ED; key "**ED: 6-8 Grade Parent Teacher Conference (12:00 Dismissal): 10/15, 3/25". Also: Lafayette School District events calendar (district iCal feed), Oct. 15: "Early Dismissal- Stanley Only 12:00".
- Elementary conferences, Oct. 19: Lafayette School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, revised and approved August 19, 2026 (PDF), page 1, October grid, 19 in light gray, marked *ED; key "*ED: TK-5 Parent Teacher Conferences (12:00 Dismissal): 10/19 - 10/23". Also: Lafayette School District events calendar (district iCal feed), Oct. 19 to 23: "Early Dismissal- Elementary Only 12:00".
- Elementary conferences, Oct. 20: Lafayette School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, revised and approved August 19, 2026 (PDF), page 1, October grid, 20 in light gray, marked *ED; key "*ED: TK-5 Parent Teacher Conferences (12:00 Dismissal): 10/19 - 10/23". Also: Lafayette School District events calendar (district iCal feed), Oct. 19 to 23: "Early Dismissal- Elementary Only 12:00".
- Elementary conferences, Oct. 21: Lafayette School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, revised and approved August 19, 2026 (PDF), page 1, October grid, 21 in light gray, marked *ED; key "*ED: TK-5 Parent Teacher Conferences (12:00 Dismissal): 10/19 - 10/23". Also: Lafayette School District events calendar (district iCal feed), Oct. 19 to 23: "Early Dismissal- Elementary Only 12:00".
- Elementary conferences, Oct. 22: Lafayette School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, revised and approved August 19, 2026 (PDF), page 1, October grid, 22 in light gray, marked *ED; key "*ED: TK-5 Parent Teacher Conferences (12:00 Dismissal): 10/19 - 10/23". Also: Lafayette School District events calendar (district iCal feed), Oct. 19 to 23: "Early Dismissal- Elementary Only 12:00".
- Elementary conferences, Oct. 23: Lafayette School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, revised and approved August 19, 2026 (PDF), page 1, October grid, 23 in light gray, marked *ED; key "*ED: TK-5 Parent Teacher Conferences (12:00 Dismissal): 10/19 - 10/23". Also: Lafayette School District events calendar (district iCal feed), Oct. 19 to 23: "Early Dismissal- Elementary Only 12:00".
- End of first semester, Dec. 18: Lafayette School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, revised and approved August 19, 2026 (PDF), page 1, December grid, 18 in light gray, marked S; keys "Early Dismissal (12:15 Dismissal): December 18, May 27", "S: 1st Semester/2nd Semester: 12/18, 5/27". Also: Lafayette School District events calendar (district iCal feed), Dec. 18: "Early Dismissal- 12:15", "First Semester Ends".
- Middle school conferences, March 25: Lafayette School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, revised and approved August 19, 2026 (PDF), page 1, March grid, 25 in light gray, marked **ED; key "**ED: 6-8 Grade Parent Teacher Conference (12:00 Dismissal): 10/15, 3/25". Also: Lafayette School District events calendar (district iCal feed), March 25: "Early Dismissal- Stanley Only 12:15".
- Last day of school, May 27: Lafayette School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, revised and approved August 19, 2026 (PDF), page 1, May grid, 27 marked S/ERH; key "Early Dismissal (12:15 Dismissal): December 18, May 27". Also: Lafayette School District events calendar (district iCal feed), May 27: "Early Dismissal- 12:15", "Last Day of School".
- 1st semester (grades tk-5): Lafayette School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, revised and approved August 19, 2026 (PDF), page 1, key "S: 1st Semester/2nd Semester: 12/18, 5/27"; "ERH: TK-5 Report Cards Home: 1/15, 5/27".
- 2nd semester (grades tk-5): Lafayette School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, revised and approved August 19, 2026 (PDF), page 1, key "S: 1st Semester/2nd Semester: 12/18, 5/27"; "ERH: TK-5 Report Cards Home: 1/15, 5/27".
- 1st semester (grades 6-8): Lafayette School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, revised and approved August 19, 2026 (PDF), page 1, key "S: 1st Semester/2nd Semester: 12/18, 5/27"; "MRH: 6-8 Report Cards Home: 1/8, 6/1".
- 2nd semester (grades 6-8): Lafayette School District 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, revised and approved August 19, 2026 (PDF), page 1, key "S: 1st Semester/2nd Semester: 12/18, 5/27"; "MRH: 6-8 Report Cards Home: 1/8, 6/1".