- School starts Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026 and ends Thursday, June 17, 2027.
- Thanksgiving break: Nov. 26 to 27. Students are out Wednesday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 29, back Monday, Nov. 30.
- Winter break: Dec. 24 to Jan. 1. Students are out Thursday, Dec. 24 to Sunday, Jan. 3, back Monday, Jan. 4.
- Spring break: March 22 to 26. Students are out Saturday, March 20 to Sunday, March 28, back Monday, March 29.
- The district calendar lists no early dismissals; elementary, middle and high schools post their own conference days on the district's online calendars.
The LMSD 2026-27 calendar
This is the district's own calendar, as LMSD publishes it. Tap it to open the full-size image.
Add the LMSD 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.
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.
LMSD vacations and holidays, 2026-27
Every day with no school for students, from the first day to the last: 12 entries and 23 weekdays in all.
| Day off | Dates | Days of the week | School days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| School holiday Holiday | Sept. 21 | Mon | 1 |
| Election Day, staff development (no school) Staff day | Nov. 3 | Tue | 1 |
| Staff development day Staff day | Nov. 25 | Wed | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break Break | Nov. 26 to 27 | Thu to Fri | 2 |
| Winter break Break | Dec. 24 to Jan. 1 | Thu to Fri | 7 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday | Jan. 18 | Mon | 1 |
| Staff development day Staff day | Feb. 12 | Fri | 1 |
| Presidents Day Holiday | Feb. 15 | Mon | 1 |
| School holiday Holiday | March 10 | Wed | 1 |
| Spring break Break | March 22 to 26 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Staff development day Staff day | May 18 | Tue | 1 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 31 | Mon | 1 |
LMSD early release days
The district calendar lists no early dismissals; elementary, middle and high schools post their own conference days on the district's online calendars.
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. 19 to Monday, Sept. 21. School holiday. Back Tuesday, Sept. 22.
- 5-day weekend: Wednesday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 29. Staff development day and Thanksgiving break. Back Monday, Nov. 30.
- 11 days off in a row: Thursday, Dec. 24 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: Friday, Feb. 12 to Monday, Feb. 15. Staff development day and Presidents Day. Back Tuesday, Feb. 16.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, March 20 to Sunday, March 28. Spring break. Back Monday, March 29.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, May 29 to Monday, May 31. Memorial Day. Back Tuesday, June 1.
Weeks with fewer than five school days
Twelve weeks have fewer than five school days, and two weeks have none at all.
| Week of | School days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 7 | 4 | Before the first day |
| Sept. 21 | 4 | School holiday |
| Nov. 2 | 4 | Election Day, staff development (no school) |
| Nov. 23 | 2 | Staff development day and Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 21 | 3 | Winter break |
| Dec. 28 | 0 | Winter break |
| Jan. 18 | 4 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb. 8 | 4 | Staff development day |
| Feb. 15 | 4 | Presidents Day |
| March 8 | 4 | School holiday |
| March 22 | 0 | Spring break |
| May 17 | 4 | Staff development day |
| May 31 | 4 | Memorial Day |
| June 14 | 4 | After the last day |
Teacher workdays: no school for students
Four of the days off are staff days. Teachers work; students stay home. Plan child care as you would for a holiday.
- Tuesday, Nov. 3: Election Day, staff development (no school)
- Wednesday, Nov. 25: staff development day
- Friday, Feb. 12: staff development day
- Tuesday, May 18: staff development day
Makeup days
The 2026-27 calendar names no snow makeup days. If school closes for weather, the district announces how the day is made up.
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 district calendar lists no conference days; each school level posts its own on the district's online calendars.
- The district calendar lists no testing dates.
- After the last day, the calendar still shows Juneteenth (June 18) and teacher closing day (June 21). Students are already out.
First and last day of school
The first day of school is Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. The last day is Thursday, June 17, 2027.
Teachers start sooner. Staff days before school run Aug. 31 to Sept. 3.
What the district notes
- The district calendar shows closings for all schools. Elementary, middle and high schools post their own conference days and other level closings on the district's online calendars.
- Students start Tuesday, Sept. 8, after Labor Day; teachers start Aug. 31. School is also closed Monday, Sept. 21, and Wednesday, March 10.
- The last day of school, Thursday, June 17, is a full day.
- The calendar has 180 student days.
Common questions
When does LMSD start in 2026?
The first day of school for Lower Merion School District is Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026.
When is the last day of school for LMSD in 2027?
The last day for students is Thursday, June 17, 2027.
When is winter break for LMSD?
Winter break runs Thursday, Dec. 24 to Friday, Jan. 1. Counting weekends, students are out Thursday, Dec. 24 to Sunday, Jan. 3 and go back Monday, Jan. 4.
When is spring break for LMSD?
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 LMSD?
Thanksgiving break runs Thursday, Nov. 26 to Friday, Nov. 27. Counting weekends and the days next to it, students are out Wednesday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 29 and go back Monday, Nov. 30.
Does LMSD have early release days in 2026-27?
The district calendar lists no early dismissals; elementary, middle and high schools post their own conference days on the district's online calendars.
How do I put the LMSD 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 LMSD Board Approved School Calendars page and the LMSD 2026-27 calendar accessible web version.
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, Sept. 8: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar (PDF, linked as "2026-2027 Holidays"), page 1, September grid, 8 under a triangle (key: First Student Day); note "8 Student Opening Day"; footer "Opening Days for Teachers/Students: 9/8/26". Also: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar, accessible web version, "Sep 8 2026 Student Opening Day".
- Last day, June 17: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar (PDF, linked as "2026-2027 Holidays"), page 1, June grid, 17 under a triangle (key: Last Student Day); note "17 Student Closing Day - Full Day"; footer "Closing Day for Students: 6/17/27". Also: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar, accessible web version, "Jun 17 2027 Student Closing Day - Full Day of School".
- Teacher opening days, Aug. 31 to Sept. 3: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar (PDF, linked as "2026-2027 Holidays"), page 1, August grid, 31 circled; September grid, 1 to 3 circled; notes "31 - Teacher Opening/Prof. Dev.", "1-3 Teacher Opening Days/Prof. Dev.".
- Labor Day weekend holiday, Sept. 4: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar (PDF, linked as "2026-2027 Holidays"), page 1, September grid, 4 shaded gray (key: Schools Closed); note "4, 7 Holiday".
- Labor Day, Sept. 7: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar (PDF, linked as "2026-2027 Holidays"), page 1, September grid, 7 shaded gray (key: Schools Closed); note "4, 7 Holiday". Also: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar, accessible web version, "Sep 7 2026 Holiday".
- School holiday, Sept. 21: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar (PDF, linked as "2026-2027 Holidays"), page 1, September grid, 21 boxed and shaded gray (key: Schools Closed); note "21 - Hoiday". Also: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar, accessible web version, "Sep 21 2026 Holiday - School Closed".
- Election Day, staff development (no school), Nov. 3: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar (PDF, linked as "2026-2027 Holidays"), page 1, November grid, 3 circled (key: Staff Dev./School Closed) and shaded; note "3 Election Day, Prof. Dev. - No School". Also: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar, accessible web version, "Nov 3 2026 Election Day, Staff Development - Schools Closed".
- Staff development day, Nov. 25: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar (PDF, linked as "2026-2027 Holidays"), page 1, November grid, 25 circled (key: Staff Dev./School Closed); note "25 Full Day Prof. Dev - No School". Also: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar, accessible web version, "Nov 25 2026 Staff Development Day - Schools Closed".
- Thanksgiving break, Nov. 26 to 27: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar (PDF, linked as "2026-2027 Holidays"), page 1, November grid, 26 and 27 shaded gray (key: Schools Closed); note "26, 27 Thanksgiving Holiday". Also: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar, accessible web version, "Nov 26 2026 - Nov 27 2026 Holiday - Schools Closed".
- Winter break, Dec. 24 to Jan. 1: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar (PDF, linked as "2026-2027 Holidays"), page 1, December grid, 24, 25 and 28 to 31 shaded gray (key: Schools Closed), January grid, 1 shaded; notes "24-31 Winter Break", "1 Winter Break". Also: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar, accessible web version, "Dec 24 2026" to "Jan 1 2027 Winter Break - School Closed".
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar (PDF, linked as "2026-2027 Holidays"), page 1, January grid, 18 shaded gray (key: Schools Closed); note "18 Holiday". Also: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar, accessible web version, "Jan 18 2027 Holiday".
- Staff development day, Feb. 12: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar (PDF, linked as "2026-2027 Holidays"), page 1, February grid, 12 circled (key: Staff Dev./School Closed); note "12 Full Day Prof. Dev. - No School". Also: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar, accessible web version, "Feb 12 2027 Staff Development Day - Schools Closed".
- Presidents Day, Feb. 15: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar (PDF, linked as "2026-2027 Holidays"), page 1, February grid, 15 shaded gray (key: Schools Closed); note "15 Holiday". Also: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar, accessible web version, "Feb 15 2027 Holiday".
- School holiday, March 10: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar (PDF, linked as "2026-2027 Holidays"), page 1, March grid, 10 boxed and shaded gray (key: Schools Closed); note "10 Holiday". Also: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar, accessible web version, "Mar 10 2027 Holiday/All Schools Closed".
- Spring break, March 22 to 26: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar (PDF, linked as "2026-2027 Holidays"), page 1, March grid, 22 to 26 boxed and shaded gray (key: Schools Closed); note "22-26 Spring Break". Also: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar, accessible web version, "Mar 22 2027" to "Mar 26 2027 Spring Break - Schools Closed".
- Staff development day, May 18: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar (PDF, linked as "2026-2027 Holidays"), page 1, May grid, 18 circled (key: Staff Dev./School Closed); note "18 Full Day Prof. Dev. - No School". Also: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar, accessible web version, "May 18 2027 Inservice Day - No school".
- Memorial Day, May 31: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar (PDF, linked as "2026-2027 Holidays"), page 1, May grid, 31 shaded gray (key: Schools Closed); note "31 Holiday". Also: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar, accessible web version, "May 31 2027 Holiday - Schools Closed".
- Juneteenth, June 18: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar (PDF, linked as "2026-2027 Holidays"), page 1, June grid, 18 shaded gray (key: Schools Closed); note "18 Holiday".
- Teacher closing day, June 21: Lower Merion School District 2026-27 School Calendar (PDF, linked as "2026-2027 Holidays"), page 1, June grid, 21 circled; note "21 Full Day Prof. Dev."; footer "Closing Day for Teachers: 6/21/27".