- School starts Friday, July 24, 2026 and ends Wednesday, May 26, 2027, an early release day, as planned. It can fall anywhere from Wednesday, May 26 to Friday, May 28: May 26, or as late as May 28 if the weather makeup days are needed.
- Thanksgiving break: Nov. 23 to 27. Students are out Saturday, Nov. 21 to Sunday, Nov. 29, back Monday, Nov. 30.
- Winter break: Dec. 16 to Jan. 1. Students are out Wednesday, Dec. 16 to Monday, Jan. 4, back Tuesday, Jan. 5.
- Spring break: March 26 to April 2. Students are out Friday, March 26 to Sunday, April 4, back Monday, April 5.
- Four early release days for every school. Details below.
The JCSD 2026-27 calendar
This is the district's own calendar, as JCSD publishes it. Tap it to open the full-size image.
Add the JCSD 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.
JCSD vacations and holidays, 2026-27
Every day with no school for students, from the first day to the last: nine entries and 39 weekdays in all.
| Day off | Dates | Days of the week | School days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day holiday Holiday | Sept. 7 to 8 | Mon to Tue | 2 |
| Teacher workday (no students) Staff day | Oct. 2 | Fri | 1 |
| Fall break Break | Oct. 5 to 9 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Thanksgiving break Break | Nov. 23 to 27 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Winter break BreakDec. 16 and 17 are also the first semester weather makeup days: school on those days only if needed. | Dec. 16 to Jan. 1 | Wed to Fri | 13 |
| Teacher workday (no students) Staff day | Jan. 4 | Mon | 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday | Jan. 18 | Mon | 1 |
| Mardi Gras break Break | Feb. 8 to 12 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Spring break Break | March 26 to April 2 | Fri to Fri | 6 |
JCSD early release days
Four early release days in all.
| Date | Day | What | Dismissal | Who |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 21 | Fri | 60% day | 60% day, time not printed | All schools |
| Dec. 15 | Tue | 60% day, end of 1st semester | 60% day, time not printed | All schools |
| Feb. 26 | Fri | 60% day | 60% day, time not printed | All schools |
| May 26 | Wed | 60% day, last day of school | 60% day, time not printed | 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.
- 2.5-day weekend: Friday, Aug. 21 at early dismissal to Sunday, Aug. 23. 60% day early release. Back Monday, Aug. 24.
- 4-day weekend: Saturday, Sept. 5 to Tuesday, Sept. 8. Labor Day holiday. Back Wednesday, Sept. 9.
- 10 days off in a row: Friday, Oct. 2 to Sunday, Oct. 11. Teacher workday (no students) and fall break. Back Monday, Oct. 12.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, Nov. 21 to Sunday, Nov. 29. Thanksgiving break. Back Monday, Nov. 30.
- 20.5 days off in a row: Tuesday, Dec. 15 at early dismissal to Monday, Jan. 4. 60% day, end of 1st semester early release, winter break and teacher workday (no students). Back Tuesday, Jan. 5.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Jan. 16 to Monday, Jan. 18. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Back Tuesday, Jan. 19.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, Feb. 6 to Sunday, Feb. 14. Mardi Gras break. Back Monday, Feb. 15.
- 2.5-day weekend: Friday, Feb. 26 at early dismissal to Sunday, Feb. 28. 60% day early release. Back Monday, March 1.
- 10 days off in a row: Friday, March 26 to Sunday, April 4. Spring break. Back Monday, April 5.
Two early releases on a Friday or Monday make a 2.5-day weekend.
Weeks with fewer than five school days
Eight weeks have fewer than five school days, and six weeks have none at all.
| Week of | School days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| July 20 | 1 | Before the first day |
| Sept. 7 | 3 | Labor Day holiday |
| Sept. 28 | 4 | Teacher workday (no students) |
| Oct. 5 | 0 | Fall break |
| Nov. 23 | 0 | Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 14 | 2 | Winter break |
| Dec. 21 | 0 | Winter break |
| Dec. 28 | 0 | Winter break |
| Jan. 4 | 4 | Teacher workday (no students) |
| Jan. 18 | 4 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb. 8 | 0 | Mardi Gras break |
| March 22 | 4 | Spring break |
| March 29 | 0 | Spring break |
| May 24 | 3 | 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.
- Friday, Oct. 2: teacher workday (no students)
- Monday, Jan. 4: teacher workday (no students)
Makeup days
Weather makeup day (school only if needed), Wednesday, Dec. 16 (part of winter break unless needed to make up a day lost to bad weather), Weather makeup day (school only if needed), Thursday, Dec. 17 (part of winter break unless needed to make up a day lost to bad weather), Weather makeup day (school only if needed), Thursday, May 27 (after the last day; school only if needed to make up a day lost to bad weather) and Weather makeup day (school only if needed), Friday, May 28 (after the last day; school only if needed to make up a day lost to bad weather).
Also worth knowing
- School is open on some federal holidays: Columbus Day (Monday, Oct. 12), Veterans Day (Wednesday, Nov. 11) and Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) (Monday, Feb. 15). Banks, post offices and many offices close; school does not.
- The district calendar lists no parent-teacher conference days. Schools set their own.
- The district calendar lists no testing dates.
- Some days off may change: winter break, Dec. 16 to Jan. 1 (Dec. 16 and 17 are also the first semester weather makeup days: school on those days only if needed).
- The last day can move. May 26, or as late as May 28 if the weather makeup days are needed. The planned last day is Wednesday, May 26; it can fall from Wednesday, May 26 to Friday, May 28.
- After the last day, the calendar still shows teacher workday (no students) (May 27). Students are already out.
First and last day of school
The first day of school is Friday, July 24, 2026. The last day is Wednesday, May 26, 2027, with early dismissal, as planned. It can fall anywhere from Wednesday, May 26 to Friday, May 28: May 26, or as late as May 28 if the weather makeup days are needed.
Teachers start sooner. Staff days before school run July 20 to 23.
Grading periods
| Period | Dates | School days | Report card |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st nine weeks | July 24 to Sept. 28 | 45 | Thursday, Oct. 15 |
| 2nd nine weeks (end of 1st semester) | Sept. 29 to Dec. 15 | 45 | Thursday, Jan. 7 |
| 3rd nine weeks | Jan. 5 to March 16 | 45 | Wednesday, March 24 |
| 4th nine weeks (end of 2nd semester) | March 17 to May 26 | 45 | Tuesday, June 1 |
What the district notes
- Progress reports go home Aug. 25, Nov. 3, Feb. 4 and April 22. Report cards go home Oct. 15, Jan. 7, March 24 and June 1.
- High school graduations: East Central High on Thursday, May 20; St. Martin High on Monday, May 24; Vancleave High on Tuesday, May 25.
- The calendar prints no dismissal time for its 60% days (students attend 60% of the day); check your school's schedule.
Common questions
When does JCSD start in 2026?
The first day of school for Jackson County School District is Friday, July 24, 2026.
When is the last day of school for JCSD in 2027?
The last day for students is Wednesday, May 26, 2027. It is an early release day, as planned. It can fall from Wednesday, May 26 to Friday, May 28: May 26, or as late as May 28 if the weather makeup days are needed.
When is winter break for JCSD?
Winter break runs Wednesday, Dec. 16 to Friday, Jan. 1. Counting weekends and the days next to it, students are out Wednesday, Dec. 16 to Monday, Jan. 4 and go back Tuesday, Jan. 5.
When is spring break for JCSD?
Spring break runs Friday, March 26 to Friday, April 2. Counting weekends, students are out Friday, March 26 to Sunday, April 4 and go back Monday, April 5.
When is Thanksgiving break for JCSD?
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 JCSD have early release days in 2026-27?
Yes. Friday, Aug. 21 (60% day, time not printed), Tuesday, Dec. 15 (60% day, time not printed), Friday, Feb. 26 (60% day, time not printed) and Wednesday, May 26 (60% day, time not printed) are for every school.
How do I put the JCSD 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.
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, July 24: Jackson County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, list view), page 1, row "July 24, 2026 | Friday | Students First Day/Cafeteria Opens".
- Last day, May 26: Jackson County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, list view), page 1, row "May 26, 2027 | Wednesday | End of 4th Nine Weeks/2nd Semester - 60% day for students - Last Day of School".
- When the last day can move, May 26 to 28: Jackson County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, list view), page 1, row "May 27-28, 2027 | Thursday-Friday | Weather Makeup Days 2nd Semester (if needed)".
- Teacher workdays before school, July 20 to 23: Jackson County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, list view), page 1, row "July 20-23, 2026 | No Students | Monday - Thursday | Professional Development/Teacher Workdays".
- Labor Day holiday, Sept. 7 to 8: Jackson County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, list view), page 1, row "September 7-8, 2026 | NO SCHOOL | Monday-Tuesday | Labor Day Holiday".
- Teacher workday (no students), Oct. 2: Jackson County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, list view), page 1, row "October 2, 2026 | No Students | Friday | Teacher Workday/Professional Development".
- Fall break, Oct. 5 to 9: Jackson County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, list view), page 1, row "October 5-9, 2026 | NO SCHOOL | Monday-Friday | Fall Break".
- Thanksgiving break, Nov. 23 to 27: Jackson County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, list view), page 1, row "November 23-27, 2026 | NO SCHOOL | Monday-Friday | Thanksgiving Holidays".
- Winter break, Dec. 16 to Jan. 1: Jackson County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, list view), page 1, row "Dec.16, 2026-Jan. 1, 2027 | NO SCHOOL | Wednesday-Friday | Christmas/Winter Holidays".
- Teacher workday (no students), Jan. 4: Jackson County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, list view), page 1, row "January 4, 2027 | No Students | Monday | Teacher Workday/Professional Development".
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18: Jackson County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, list view), page 1, row "January 18, 2027 | NO SCHOOL | Monday | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday".
- Mardi Gras break, Feb. 8 to 12: Jackson County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, list view), page 1, row "February 8-12, 2027 | NO SCHOOL | Monday-Friday | Mardi Gras Holidays".
- Spring break, March 26 to April 2: Jackson County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, list view), page 1, row "March 26 - April 2, 2027 | NO SCHOOL | Friday-Friday | Spring Break".
- Teacher workday (no students), May 27: Jackson County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, list view), page 1, row "May 27, 2027 | No Students | Thursday | Teacher Workday/Professional Development".
- 60% day, Aug. 21: Jackson County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, list view), page 1, row "August 21, 2026 | Friday | 60% Day for Students/ Professional Development for Staff".
- 60% day, end of 1st semester, Dec. 15: Jackson County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, list view), page 1, row "December 15, 2026 | Tuesday | End of 2nd Nine Weeks/1st Semester 60% Day for Students".
- 60% day, Feb. 26: Jackson County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, list view), page 1, row "February 26, 2027 | Friday | 60% Day for Students/ Professional Development for Staff".
- 60% day, last day of school, May 26: Jackson County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, list view), page 1, row "May 26, 2027 | Wednesday | End of 4th Nine Weeks/2nd Semester - 60% day for students - Last Day of School".
- 1st nine weeks: Jackson County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, list view), page 1, rows "July 24, 2026 | Students First Day", "September 28, 2026 | Monday | End of 1st Nine Weeks", "October 15, 2026 | Thursday | 1st Nine Weeks Report Cards".
- 2nd nine weeks (end of 1st semester): Jackson County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, list view), page 1, rows "December 15, 2026 | Tuesday | End of 2nd Nine Weeks/1st Semester", "January 7, 2027 | Thursday | 2nd Nine Weeks Report Cards".
- 3rd nine weeks: Jackson County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, list view), page 1, rows "January 5, 2027 | Tuesday | School Resumes - 2nd Semester Begins", "March 16, 2027 | Tuesday | End of 3rd Nine Weeks", "March 24, 2027 | Wednesday | 3rd Nine Weeks Report Cards".
- 4th nine weeks (end of 2nd semester): Jackson County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, list view), page 1, rows "May 26, 2027 | Wednesday | End of 4th Nine Weeks/2nd Semester", "June 1, 2027 | Tuesday | 4th Nine Weeks Report Cards".