- School starts Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 and ends Monday, May 24, 2027, as planned. It can fall anywhere from Monday, May 24 to Wednesday, June 2: later if snow or severe weather days are made up, as late as June 2 (make-up days May 25-28 and June 1-2).
- Thanksgiving break: Nov. 25 to 27. Students are out Wednesday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 29, back Monday, Nov. 30.
- Winter break: Dec. 21 to Jan. 1. Students are out Saturday, Dec. 19 to Sunday, Jan. 3, back Monday, Jan. 4.
- Spring break: March 29 to April 2. Students are out Friday, March 26 to Sunday, April 4, back Monday, April 5.
- The 2026-27 JCPS calendar prints no early release or half days.
The JCPS 2026-27 calendar
This is the district's own calendar, as JCPS publishes it. Tap a page to open the full-size image.
Add the JCPS calendar to your phone
Pick a file. Each one is an all-day event per day off, and a break is one event across all its days.
Every date
First and last day, every day off and grading period dates. 43 events.
Download .ics
Holidays and breaks
Only the days with no school. 14 events.
Download .ics
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.
JCPS vacations and holidays, 2026-27
Every day with no school for students, from the first day to the last: 14 entries and 33 weekdays in all.
| Day off | Dates | Days of the week | School days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day Holiday | Sept. 7 | Mon | 1 |
| Conference day (no school for students) Staff day | Sept. 23 | Wed | 1 |
| Fall break Break | Sept. 28 to Oct. 2 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Professional development day Staff day | Nov. 2 | Mon | 1 |
| Election Day Holiday | Nov. 3 | Tue | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break Break | Nov. 25 to 27 | Wed to Fri | 3 |
| Winter break Break | Dec. 21 to Jan. 1 | Mon to Fri | 10 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday | Jan. 18 | Mon | 1 |
| Professional development day Staff day | Feb. 15 | Mon | 1 |
| Conference day (no school for students) Staff day | Feb. 16 | Tue | 1 |
| Professional development day Staff day | March 26 | Fri | 1 |
| Spring break Break | March 29 to April 2 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Oaks Day Holiday | April 30 | Fri | 1 |
| Election Day (primary) Holiday | May 18 | Tue | 1 |
JCPS early release days
The 2026-27 JCPS calendar prints no early release or half days. Every school day on it is a full day.
Schools can still send their own early dismissal notices, so watch for those.
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.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, Sept. 26 to Sunday, Oct. 4. Fall break. Back Monday, Oct. 5.
- 4-day weekend: Saturday, Oct. 31 to Tuesday, Nov. 3. Professional development day and Election Day. Back Wednesday, Nov. 4.
- 5-day weekend: Wednesday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 29. Thanksgiving break. Back Monday, Nov. 30.
- 16 days off in a row: Saturday, Dec. 19 to Sunday, Jan. 3. Winter break. Back Monday, Jan. 4.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Jan. 16 to Monday, Jan. 18. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Back Tuesday, Jan. 19.
- 4-day weekend: Saturday, Feb. 13 to Tuesday, Feb. 16. Professional development day and Conference day (no school for students). Back Wednesday, Feb. 17.
- 10 days off in a row: Friday, March 26 to Sunday, April 4. Professional development day and spring break. Back Monday, April 5.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, April 30 to Sunday, May 2. Oaks Day. Back Monday, May 3.
Weeks with fewer than five school days
Eleven weeks have fewer than five school days, and four weeks have none at all.
| Week of | School days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 3 | 2 | Before the first day |
| Sept. 7 | 4 | Labor Day |
| Sept. 21 | 4 | Conference day (no school for students) |
| Sept. 28 | 0 | Fall break |
| Nov. 2 | 3 | Professional development day and Election Day |
| Nov. 23 | 2 | Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 21 | 0 | Winter break |
| Dec. 28 | 0 | Winter break |
| Jan. 18 | 4 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb. 15 | 3 | Professional development day and Conference day (no school for students) |
| March 22 | 4 | Professional development day |
| March 29 | 0 | Spring break |
| April 26 | 4 | Oaks Day |
| May 17 | 4 | Election Day (primary) |
| May 24 | 1 | After the last 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.
- Wednesday, Sept. 23: Conference day (no school for students)
- Monday, Nov. 2: professional development day
- Monday, Feb. 15: professional development day
- Tuesday, Feb. 16: Conference day (no school for students)
- Friday, March 26: professional development day
Makeup days
Weather make-up day (if needed), Tuesday, May 25, Weather make-up day (if needed), Wednesday, May 26, Weather make-up day (if needed), Thursday, May 27, Weather make-up day (if needed), Friday, May 28, Weather make-up day (if needed), Tuesday, June 1 and Weather make-up day (if needed), Wednesday, June 2.
Also worth knowing
- School is open on some federal holidays: Columbus Day (Monday, Oct. 12) and Veterans Day (Wednesday, Nov. 11). Banks, post offices and many offices close; school does not.
- The last day can move. Later if snow or severe weather days are made up, as late as June 2 (make-up days May 25-28 and June 1-2). The planned last day is Monday, May 24; it can fall from Monday, May 24 to Wednesday, June 2.
- After the last day, the calendar still shows last day for teachers (May 25) and Memorial Day (May 31). Students are already out.
First and last day of school
Aug. 6First day, Thursday
May 24 to June 2Last day, planned May 24
175School days, by our count
33Weekdays off between them
The first day of school is Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. The last day is Monday, May 24, 2027, as planned. It can fall anywhere from Monday, May 24 to Wednesday, June 2: later if snow or severe weather days are made up, as late as June 2 (make-up days May 25-28 and June 1-2).
Teachers start sooner. Staff days before school run Aug. 3 to 4.
Grading periods
Elementary and middle school
| Period | Dates | School days | Report card |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st grading period | Aug. 6 to Oct. 13 | 42 | Thursday, Oct. 22 |
| 2nd grading period | Oct. 14 to Dec. 18 | 43 | Tuesday, Jan. 12 |
| 3rd grading period | Jan. 4 to March 10 | 45 | Friday, March 19 |
| 4th grading period | March 11 to May 24 | 45 | Thursday, June 3 |
High school
| Period | Dates | School days | Report card |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st grading period | Aug. 6 to Sept. 15 | 28 | Friday, Sept. 25 |
| 2nd grading period | Sept. 16 to Nov. 5 | 29 | Monday, Nov. 16 |
| 3rd grading period | Nov. 6 to Dec. 18 | 28 | Tuesday, Jan. 12 |
| 4th grading period | Jan. 4 to Feb. 17 | 30 | Friday, Feb. 26 |
| 5th grading period | Feb. 18 to April 8 | 30 | Monday, April 19 |
| 6th grading period | April 9 to May 24 | 30 | Thursday, June 3 |
What the district notes
- JCPS has no school on both Election Days: Nov. 3 and the May 18 primary.
- Oaks Day, Friday, April 30, is a no-school day, the day before the Kentucky Derby.
- Family-teacher conference days (Sept. 23 and Feb. 16) are teacher attendance days with no school for students.
- Days lost to snow or severe weather are made up after May 24, on May 25-28 and June 1-2. The calendar says inclement weather will alter it, and updates go on the district website and the JCPS Google calendar.
- State KSA testing falls in the last 14 instructional days of the year. The calendar's KSA line prints "May 4-22, 2026", which looks carried over from last year; ask your school for the 2027 testing days.
- The calendar lists SAT test dates (Aug. 22, Sept. 12, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5, March 6, May 1, June 5), says the ACT dates are to be determined, and says most juniors are offered a free in-school ACT.
Common questions
When does JCPS start in 2026?
The first day of school for Jefferson County Public Schools is Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.
When is the last day of school for JCPS in 2027?
The last day for students is Monday, May 24, 2027, as planned. It can fall from Monday, May 24 to Wednesday, June 2: later if snow or severe weather days are made up, as late as June 2 (make-up days May 25-28 and June 1-2).
When is winter break for JCPS?
Winter break runs Monday, Dec. 21 to Friday, Jan. 1. Counting weekends, students are out Saturday, Dec. 19 to Sunday, Jan. 3 and go back Monday, Jan. 4.
When is spring break for JCPS?
Spring break runs Monday, March 29 to Friday, April 2. Counting weekends and the days next to it, students are out Friday, March 26 to Sunday, April 4 and go back Monday, April 5.
When is Thanksgiving break for JCPS?
Thanksgiving break runs Wednesday, Nov. 25 to Friday, Nov. 27. Counting weekends, students are out Wednesday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 29 and go back Monday, Nov. 30.
Does JCPS have early release days in 2026-27?
The 2026-27 JCPS calendar prints no early release or half days. Every school day on it is a full day.
How do I put the JCPS 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 Spanish edition of the JCPS calendar PDF and the JCPS Calendar at a Glance page.
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. 6: JCPS School Calendar 2026-27 (Parent Calendar, PDF), page 1, August grid, 6 with an orange star (key: First and Last Days for Students); box: "First and Last Days for Students 8/6, 5/24". Also: JCPS Calendario escolar 2026-27 (PDF, Spanish), "Primer y último día para los estudiantes 8/6, 5/24".
- Last day, May 24: JCPS School Calendar 2026-27 (Parent Calendar, PDF), page 1, May grid, 24 with an orange star; box: "First and Last Days for Students 8/6, 5/24". Also: JCPS Calendario escolar 2026-27 (PDF, Spanish), "Primer y último día para los estudiantes 8/6, 5/24".
- When the last day can move, May 24 to June 2: JCPS School Calendar 2026-27 (Parent Calendar, PDF), page 1, box: "Make-Up Days for Students 5/25, 5/26, 5/27, 5/28, 6/1, 6/2"; May grid, 26 to 28 circled yellow; June grid, 1 and 2 circled yellow; note "Inclement weather will alter the school calendar.".
- First day for teachers, Aug. 3: JCPS School Calendar 2026-27 (Parent Calendar, PDF), page 1, August grid, 3 with a blue diamond (key: First and Last Days for Teachers); box: "(No school for students).....8/3, 5/25". Also: JCPS Calendario escolar 2026-27 (PDF, Spanish), "Primer y último día para los maestros (los estudiantes no tendrán clases). 8/3, 5/25".
- Teacher in-service day, Aug. 4: JCPS School Calendar 2026-27 (Parent Calendar, PDF), page 1, August grid, 4 gray and red (key: Teacher Attendance Only, Non-Flex In-Service); "Non-Flex In-Service.....8/4". Also: JCPS Calendario escolar 2026-27 (PDF, Spanish), "Capacitación obligatoria no flexible......8/4".
- Labor Day, Sept. 7: JCPS School Calendar 2026-27 (Parent Calendar, PDF), page 1, September grid, 7 in red (No School for Students); "Labor Day.....9/7". Also: JCPS Calendario escolar 2026-27 (PDF, Spanish), "Día del Trabajo.....9/7".
- Conference day (no school for students), Sept. 23: JCPS School Calendar 2026-27 (Parent Calendar, PDF), page 1, September grid, 23 blue and red (key: Teacher Attendance Only, Family-Teacher Conferences); "Family-Teacher Conferences.....9/23, 2/16". Also: JCPS Calendario escolar 2026-27 (PDF, Spanish), "Reuniones entre familias y docentes.....9/23, 2/16".
- Fall break, Sept. 28 to Oct. 2: JCPS School Calendar 2026-27 (Parent Calendar, PDF), page 1, September grid, 28 in green (Professional-Development Flex Day) and 29 to 30 in red; October grid, 1 and 2 in red; "Fall Break.....9/28-10/2"; "Professional-Development Flex Days.....9/28, 3/26". Also: JCPS Calendario escolar 2026-27 (PDF, Spanish), "Receso de otoño.....9/28-10/2".
- Professional development day, Nov. 2: JCPS School Calendar 2026-27 (Parent Calendar, PDF), page 1, November grid, 2 in gold (key: Professional-Development Gold Days); "Gold Days.....11/2, 2/15". Also: JCPS Calendario escolar 2026-27 (PDF, Spanish), "Días de desarrollo profesional \"Gold\".....11/2, 2/15".
- Election Day, Nov. 3: JCPS School Calendar 2026-27 (Parent Calendar, PDF), page 1, November grid, 3 in red; "Election Day.....11/3, 5/18". Also: JCPS Calendario escolar 2026-27 (PDF, Spanish), "Día de las elecciones.....11/3, 5/18".
- Thanksgiving break, Nov. 25 to 27: JCPS School Calendar 2026-27 (Parent Calendar, PDF), page 1, November grid, 25 to 27 in red; "Thanksgiving Break.....11/25-11/27". Also: JCPS Calendario escolar 2026-27 (PDF, Spanish), "Receso de Acción de Gracias.....11/25-11/27".
- Winter break, Dec. 21 to Jan. 1: JCPS School Calendar 2026-27 (Parent Calendar, PDF), page 1, December grid, 21 to 25 and 28 to 31 in red; January grid, 1 in red; "Winter Break.....12/21-1/1". Also: JCPS Calendario escolar 2026-27 (PDF, Spanish), "Receso de invierno.....12/21-1/1".
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18: JCPS School Calendar 2026-27 (Parent Calendar, PDF), page 1, January grid, 18 in red; "Martin Luther King Jr. Day.....1/18". Also: JCPS Calendario escolar 2026-27 (PDF, Spanish), "Día de Martin Luther King Jr.....1/18".
- Professional development day, Feb. 15: JCPS School Calendar 2026-27 (Parent Calendar, PDF), page 1, February grid, 15 in gold; "Gold Days.....11/2, 2/15". Also: JCPS Calendario escolar 2026-27 (PDF, Spanish), "Días de desarrollo profesional \"Gold\".....11/2, 2/15".
- Conference day (no school for students), Feb. 16: JCPS School Calendar 2026-27 (Parent Calendar, PDF), page 1, February grid, 16 blue and red; "Family-Teacher Conferences.....9/23, 2/16". Also: JCPS Calendario escolar 2026-27 (PDF, Spanish), "Reuniones entre familias y docentes.....9/23, 2/16".
- Professional development day, March 26: JCPS School Calendar 2026-27 (Parent Calendar, PDF), page 1, March grid, 26 in green (key: Professional-Development Flex Days); "Flex Days.....9/28, 3/26". Also: JCPS Calendario escolar 2026-27 (PDF, Spanish), "Días flexibles de desarrollo profesional.....9/28, 3/26".
- Spring break, March 29 to April 2: JCPS School Calendar 2026-27 (Parent Calendar, PDF), page 1, March grid, 29 to 31 in red; April grid, 1 and 2 in red; "Spring Break.....3/29-4/2". Also: JCPS Calendario escolar 2026-27 (PDF, Spanish), "Receso de primavera.....3/29-4/2".
- Oaks Day, April 30: JCPS School Calendar 2026-27 (Parent Calendar, PDF), page 1, April grid, 30 in red; "Oaks Day.....4/30". Also: JCPS Calendario escolar 2026-27 (PDF, Spanish), "Día de Oaks.....4/30".
- Election Day (primary), May 18: JCPS School Calendar 2026-27 (Parent Calendar, PDF), page 1, May grid, 18 in red; "Election Day.....11/3, 5/18". Also: JCPS Calendario escolar 2026-27 (PDF, Spanish), "Día de las elecciones.....11/3, 5/18".
- Last day for teachers, May 25: JCPS School Calendar 2026-27 (Parent Calendar, PDF), page 1, May grid, 25 with a blue diamond; box: "(No school for students).....8/3, 5/25"; also listed as a make-up day. Also: JCPS Calendario escolar 2026-27 (PDF, Spanish), "Primer y último día para los maestros ... 8/3, 5/25".
- Memorial Day, May 31: JCPS School Calendar 2026-27 (Parent Calendar, PDF), page 1, May grid, 31 in red; "Memorial Day.....5/31". Also: JCPS Calendario escolar 2026-27 (PDF, Spanish), "Día de los Caídos.....5/31".
- 1st grading period (elementary and middle school): JCPS School Calendar 2026-27 (Parent Calendar, PDF), page 2, Important Dates, District Grading Periods End: "Elementary and Middle.....10/13, 12/18, 3/10, 5/24*"; Report Card Distribution: "Elementary and Middle.....10/22, 1/12, 3/19, 6/3, 5/24*".
- 2nd grading period (elementary and middle school): JCPS School Calendar 2026-27 (Parent Calendar, PDF), page 2, Important Dates, District Grading Periods End: "Elementary and Middle.....10/13, 12/18, 3/10, 5/24*"; Report Card Distribution: "Elementary and Middle.....10/22, 1/12, 3/19, 6/3, 5/24*".
- 3rd grading period (elementary and middle school): JCPS School Calendar 2026-27 (Parent Calendar, PDF), page 2, Important Dates, District Grading Periods End: "Elementary and Middle.....10/13, 12/18, 3/10, 5/24*"; Report Card Distribution: "Elementary and Middle.....10/22, 1/12, 3/19, 6/3, 5/24*".
- 4th grading period (elementary and middle school): JCPS School Calendar 2026-27 (Parent Calendar, PDF), page 2, Important Dates, District Grading Periods End: "Elementary and Middle.....10/13, 12/18, 3/10, 5/24*"; Report Card Distribution: "Elementary and Middle.....10/22, 1/12, 3/19, 6/3, 5/24*".
- 1st grading period (high school): JCPS School Calendar 2026-27 (Parent Calendar, PDF), page 2, Important Dates, District Grading Periods End: "High.....9/15, 11/5, 12/18, 2/17, 4/8, 5/24*"; Report Card Distribution: "High.....9/25, 11/16, 1/12, 2/26, 4/19, 6/3, 5/24*".
- 2nd grading period (high school): JCPS School Calendar 2026-27 (Parent Calendar, PDF), page 2, Important Dates, District Grading Periods End: "High.....9/15, 11/5, 12/18, 2/17, 4/8, 5/24*"; Report Card Distribution: "High.....9/25, 11/16, 1/12, 2/26, 4/19, 6/3, 5/24*".
- 3rd grading period (high school): JCPS School Calendar 2026-27 (Parent Calendar, PDF), page 2, Important Dates, District Grading Periods End: "High.....9/15, 11/5, 12/18, 2/17, 4/8, 5/24*"; Report Card Distribution: "High.....9/25, 11/16, 1/12, 2/26, 4/19, 6/3, 5/24*".
- 4th grading period (high school): JCPS School Calendar 2026-27 (Parent Calendar, PDF), page 2, Important Dates, District Grading Periods End: "High.....9/15, 11/5, 12/18, 2/17, 4/8, 5/24*"; Report Card Distribution: "High.....9/25, 11/16, 1/12, 2/26, 4/19, 6/3, 5/24*".
- 5th grading period (high school): JCPS School Calendar 2026-27 (Parent Calendar, PDF), page 2, Important Dates, District Grading Periods End: "High.....9/15, 11/5, 12/18, 2/17, 4/8, 5/24*"; Report Card Distribution: "High.....9/25, 11/16, 1/12, 2/26, 4/19, 6/3, 5/24*".
- 6th grading period (high school): JCPS School Calendar 2026-27 (Parent Calendar, PDF), page 2, Important Dates, District Grading Periods End: "High.....9/15, 11/5, 12/18, 2/17, 4/8, 5/24*"; Report Card Distribution: "High.....9/25, 11/16, 1/12, 2/26, 4/19, 6/3, 5/24*".