- School starts Monday, Aug. 10, 2026 and ends Friday, May 28, 2027.
- 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 31. Students are out Saturday, Dec. 19 to Tuesday, Jan. 5, back Wednesday, Jan. 6.
- Spring break: March 22 to 26. Students are out Saturday, March 20 to Sunday, March 28, back Monday, March 29.
- 37 early release days for every school. Details below.
- Every Wednesday, all schools: early release, times vary by school. 37 Wednesdays from Aug. 12 to May 26. No early release on days with no school.
The LCS 2026-27 calendar
This is the district's own calendar, as LCS publishes it. Tap it to open the full-size image.
Add the LCS 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.
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.
LCS vacations and holidays, 2026-27
Every day with no school for students, from the first day to the last: 14 entries and 30 weekdays in all.
| Day off | Dates | Days of the week | School days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day Holiday | Sept. 7 | Mon | 1 |
| Teacher professional learning day (no school) Staff day | Sept. 18 | Fri | 1 |
| Teacher workday (no school) 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 31 | Mon to Thu | 9 |
| New Year's Day Holiday | Jan. 1 | Fri | 1 |
| Teacher workday (no school) Staff day | Jan. 4 | Mon | 1 |
| Teacher professional learning day (no school) Staff day | Jan. 5 | Tue | 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday | Jan. 18 | Mon | 1 |
| Presidents' Day Holiday | Feb. 15 | Mon | 1 |
| Teacher workday (no school) Staff day | March 5 | Fri | 1 |
| Spring break Break | March 22 to 26 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| No school (non-student day) Other | April 16 | Fri | 1 |
LCS early release days
37 early release days in all.
Every Wednesday, all schools: early release, times vary by school. 37 Wednesdays from Aug. 12 to May 26. No early release on days with no school.
All 37 dates
Aug. 12, Aug. 19, Aug. 26, Sept. 2, Sept. 9, Sept. 16, Sept. 23, Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Oct. 14, Oct. 21, Oct. 28, Nov. 4, Nov. 18, Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 16, Jan. 6, Jan. 13, Jan. 20, Jan. 27, Feb. 3, Feb. 10, Feb. 17, Feb. 24, March 3, March 10, March 17, March 31, April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19 and May 26.
Where the time varies by school, your school sends its own dismissal time.
Calendar notes: what to plan around
Long weekends and breaks
Every stretch of three or more days with no school, counting weekends.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Sept. 5 to Monday, Sept. 7. Labor Day. Back Tuesday, Sept. 8.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, Sept. 18 to Sunday, Sept. 20. Teacher professional learning day (no school). Back Monday, Sept. 21.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Oct. 10 to Monday, Oct. 12. Teacher workday (no school). Back Tuesday, Oct. 13.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, Nov. 21 to Sunday, Nov. 29. Thanksgiving break. Back Monday, Nov. 30.
- 18 days off in a row: Saturday, Dec. 19 to Tuesday, Jan. 5. Winter break, New Year's Day, teacher workday (no school) and teacher professional learning day (no school). Back Wednesday, Jan. 6.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Jan. 16 to Monday, Jan. 18. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Back Tuesday, Jan. 19.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Feb. 13 to Monday, Feb. 15. Presidents' Day. Back Tuesday, Feb. 16.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, March 5 to Sunday, March 7. Teacher workday (no school). Back Monday, March 8.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, March 20 to Sunday, March 28. Spring break. Back Monday, March 29.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, April 16 to Sunday, April 18. No school (non-student day). Back Monday, April 19.
Weeks with fewer than five school days
Nine weeks have fewer than five school days, and four weeks have none at all.
| Week of | School days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 7 | 4 | Labor Day |
| Sept. 14 | 4 | Teacher professional learning day (no school) |
| Oct. 12 | 4 | Teacher workday (no school) |
| Nov. 9 | 4 | Veterans Day |
| Nov. 23 | 0 | Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 21 | 0 | Winter break |
| Dec. 28 | 0 | Winter break and New Year's Day |
| Jan. 4 | 3 | Teacher workday (no school) and teacher professional learning day (no school) |
| Jan. 18 | 4 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb. 15 | 4 | Presidents' Day |
| March 1 | 4 | Teacher workday (no school) |
| March 22 | 0 | Spring break |
| April 12 | 4 | No school (non-student day) |
Teacher workdays: no school for students
Five of the days off are staff days. Teachers work; students stay home. Plan child care as you would for a holiday.
- Friday, Sept. 18: teacher professional learning day (no school)
- Monday, Oct. 12: teacher workday (no school)
- Monday, Jan. 4: teacher workday (no school)
- Tuesday, Jan. 5: teacher professional learning day (no school)
- Friday, March 5: teacher workday (no school)
Makeup days
The calendar names no storm makeup days. The district says it will set them as needed. If school closes for weather, the district announces how the day is made up.
Also worth knowing
- The calendar lists no district-wide parent-teacher conference days.
- The student calendar lists no testing dates.
First and last day of school
The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. The last day is Friday, May 28, 2027.
The district prints 180 instructional days across the quarters. Our count of the calendar matches.
Grading periods
LCS grades in four nine-week periods. Report cards post to the family portal by 5 p.m. on the report card date.
| Period | Dates | School days | Report card |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st nine weeks | Aug. 10 to Oct. 9 | 43 | Wednesday, Oct. 21 |
| 2nd nine weeks | Oct. 13 to Dec. 18 | 43 | Tuesday, Jan. 12 |
| 3rd nine weeks | Jan. 6 to March 4 | 40 | Tuesday, March 16 |
| 4th nine weeks | March 8 to May 28 | 54 | Wednesday, June 9 |
What the district notes
- Every Wednesday is an early release day at Lake County Schools. Each school sets its own Wednesday dismissal time; check your school's bell schedule.
- The district prints 180 student days: 43, 43, 40 and 54 in the four grading periods.
- High school students with state end-of-course exams may get a second report card once the state sends scores.
- The district's calendars page also posts staff calendars (186, 196 and 247 days), a 240-day early learning center calendar and the grading calendar.
Common questions
When does LCS start in 2026?
The first day of school for Lake County Schools is Monday, Aug. 10, 2026.
When is the last day of school for LCS in 2027?
The last day for students is Friday, May 28, 2027.
When is winter break for LCS?
Winter break runs Monday, Dec. 21 to Thursday, Dec. 31. Counting weekends and the days next to it, students are out Saturday, Dec. 19 to Tuesday, Jan. 5 and go back Wednesday, Jan. 6.
When is spring break for LCS?
Spring break runs Monday, March 22 to Friday, March 26. Counting weekends, students are out Saturday, March 20 to Sunday, March 28 and go back Monday, March 29.
When is Thanksgiving break for LCS?
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 LCS have early release days in 2026-27?
Yes. Every Wednesday, all schools: early release, times vary by school. 37 Wednesdays from Aug. 12 to May 26. No early release on days with no school.
How do I put the LCS 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, line by line. Then we checked each one against the LCS 2026-2027 calendars page, the LCS 186-day calendar, the LCS grading calendar and the LCS Wednesday early release notice.
Every weekday on this page matches its date. The district's printed day counts match our own count of its calendar. If the district changes its calendar, its page is the final word.
Where each date is on the district's calendar
- First day, Aug. 10: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (180 Days), Board Approved 1/27/25 (the district's Google Doc, saved as PDF), page 1, AUGUST row: "August 10 First Day of Classes / First Grading Period Begins (Monday)". Also: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 Grading Calendar In Detail (Google Doc), "AUGUST 10 Monday First Day of School/Beginning of the 1st 9 weeks/1st Semester"; Lake County Schools 2026-2027 186-Day Calendar, Board Approved 1/27/25 (Google Doc), "August 10 First Grading Period Begins (Monday)".
- Last day, May 28: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (180 Days), Board Approved 1/27/25 (the district's Google Doc, saved as PDF), page 1, MAY row: "May 28 Last Day of Classes / End of Fourth Grading Period (Friday)". Also: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 Grading Calendar In Detail (Google Doc), "May 28 Friday End of 4th 9 weeks grading period (54 days)"; Lake County Schools 2026-2027 186-Day Calendar, Board Approved 1/27/25 (Google Doc), "May 28 End of Fourth Grading Period (Friday)".
- Labor Day, Sept. 7: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (180 Days), Board Approved 1/27/25 (the district's Google Doc, saved as PDF), page 1, SEPTEMBER row: "September 7 Labor Day / Student Holiday (Monday)". Also: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 186-Day Calendar, Board Approved 1/27/25 (Google Doc), "September 7 Labor Day / Paid Holiday (Monday)".
- Teacher professional learning day (no school), Sept. 18: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (180 Days), Board Approved 1/27/25 (the district's Google Doc, saved as PDF), page 1, SEPTEMBER row: "September 18 Non-Student Day / Teacher Professional Learning Day (Friday)". Also: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 186-Day Calendar, Board Approved 1/27/25 (Google Doc), "September 18 Non-Work Day / Teacher Professional Learning Day (Friday)".
- Teacher workday (no school), Oct. 12: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (180 Days), Board Approved 1/27/25 (the district's Google Doc, saved as PDF), page 1, OCTOBER row: "October 12 Non-Student Day / Teacher Work Day (Monday)". Also: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 186-Day Calendar, Board Approved 1/27/25 (Google Doc), "October 12 Non-Work Day / Teacher Work Day"; Lake County Schools 2026-2027 Grading Calendar In Detail (Google Doc), "October 13 Tuesday Beginning of the 2nd 9 weeks".
- Veterans Day, Nov. 11: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (180 Days), Board Approved 1/27/25 (the district's Google Doc, saved as PDF), page 1, NOVEMBER row: "November 11 Veterans Day / Student Holiday (Wednesday)". Also: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 186-Day Calendar, Board Approved 1/27/25 (Google Doc), "November 11 Veterans Day / Paid Holiday (Wednesday)".
- Thanksgiving break, Nov. 23 to 27: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (180 Days), Board Approved 1/27/25 (the district's Google Doc, saved as PDF), page 1, NOVEMBER row: "November 23-27 Thanksgiving Holiday / Student Holiday (Monday-Friday)". Also: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 186-Day Calendar, Board Approved 1/27/25 (Google Doc), "November 23-27 Non-Work Days / Thanksgiving Holiday (Monday-Friday)".
- Winter break, Dec. 21 to 31: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (180 Days), Board Approved 1/27/25 (the district's Google Doc, saved as PDF), page 1, DECEMBER row: "December 21-31 Winter Break / Student Holiday (Monday-Thursday)". Also: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 186-Day Calendar, Board Approved 1/27/25 (Google Doc), "December 21-31 Non-Work Days / Winter Break (Monday-Thursday)".
- New Year's Day, Jan. 1: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (180 Days), Board Approved 1/27/25 (the district's Google Doc, saved as PDF), page 1, JANUARY row: "January 1 New Years Day / Student Holiday (Friday)". Also: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 186-Day Calendar, Board Approved 1/27/25 (Google Doc), "January 1 Non-Work Day / New Year's Day (Friday)".
- Teacher workday (no school), Jan. 4: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (180 Days), Board Approved 1/27/25 (the district's Google Doc, saved as PDF), page 1, JANUARY row: "January 4 Non-Student Day / Teacher Work Day (Monday)". Also: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 186-Day Calendar, Board Approved 1/27/25 (Google Doc), "January 4 Non-Work Day / Teacher Work Day (Monday)".
- Teacher professional learning day (no school), Jan. 5: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (180 Days), Board Approved 1/27/25 (the district's Google Doc, saved as PDF), page 1, JANUARY row: "January 5 Non-Student Day / Teacher Professional Learning Day (Tuesday)"; "January 6 Classes Resume / Third Grading Period Begins (Wednesday)". Also: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 186-Day Calendar, Board Approved 1/27/25 (Google Doc), "January 5 Non-Work Day / Teacher Professional Learning Day (Tuesday)"; Lake County Schools 2026-2027 Grading Calendar In Detail (Google Doc), "JANUARY 6 Wednesday Beginning of the 3rd 9 weeks/2nd Semester".
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (180 Days), Board Approved 1/27/25 (the district's Google Doc, saved as PDF), page 1, JANUARY row: "January 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day / Student Holiday (Monday)". Also: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 186-Day Calendar, Board Approved 1/27/25 (Google Doc), "January 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day / Paid Holiday (Monday)".
- Presidents' Day, Feb. 15: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (180 Days), Board Approved 1/27/25 (the district's Google Doc, saved as PDF), page 1, FEBRUARY row: "February 15 Presidents' Day / Student Holiday (Monday)". Also: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 186-Day Calendar, Board Approved 1/27/25 (Google Doc), "February 15 Non-Work Day / Presidents' Day (Monday)".
- Teacher workday (no school), March 5: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (180 Days), Board Approved 1/27/25 (the district's Google Doc, saved as PDF), page 1, MARCH row: "March 5 Non-Student Day / Teacher Work Day (Friday)". Also: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 186-Day Calendar, Board Approved 1/27/25 (Google Doc), "March 5 Non-Work Day / Teacher Work Day (Friday)".
- Spring break, March 22 to 26: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (180 Days), Board Approved 1/27/25 (the district's Google Doc, saved as PDF), page 1, MARCH row: "March 22-26 Spring Break / Student Holiday (Monday-Friday)". Also: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 186-Day Calendar, Board Approved 1/27/25 (Google Doc), "March 22-26 Non-Work Days / Spring Break (Monday-Friday)".
- No school (non-student day), April 16: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (180 Days), Board Approved 1/27/25 (the district's Google Doc, saved as PDF), page 1, APRIL row: "April 16 Non-Student Day (Friday)". Also: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 186-Day Calendar, Board Approved 1/27/25 (Google Doc), "April 16 Non-Work Day (Friday)".
- Early release Wednesday, every Wednesday: Lake County Schools live feed, LCS Communications, Aug. 12, 2026: "Please remember that Wednesdays are early release days for Lake County Schools!", LCS Communications, Aug. 12, 2026: "Please remember that Wednesdays are early release days for Lake County Schools!".
- 1st nine weeks: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (180 Days), Board Approved 1/27/25 (the district's Google Doc, saved as PDF), page 1, "August 10 ... First Grading Period Begins"; "October 9 End of First Grading Period (Friday)"; Student Days column "7 Total Days 43".
- 2nd nine weeks: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (180 Days), Board Approved 1/27/25 (the district's Google Doc, saved as PDF), page 1, "October 13 Classes Resume / Second Grading Period Begins (Tuesday)"; "December 18 End of Second Grading Period (Friday)"; "14 Total Days 43".
- 3rd nine weeks: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (180 Days), Board Approved 1/27/25 (the district's Google Doc, saved as PDF), page 1, "January 6 Classes Resume / Third Grading Period Begins (Wednesday)"; "March 4 End of Third Grading Period (Thursday)"; "4 Total Days 40".
- 4th nine weeks: Lake County Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (180 Days), Board Approved 1/27/25 (the district's Google Doc, saved as PDF), page 1, "March 8 Classes Resume / Fourth Grading Period Begins (Monday)"; "May 28 Last Day of Classes / End of Fourth Grading Period (Friday)"; "20 Total Days 54".