- School starts Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026 and ends Tuesday, May 25, 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. 1. Students are out Saturday, Dec. 19 to Monday, Jan. 4, back Tuesday, Jan. 5.
- Spring break: March 26 to April 2. Students are out Friday, March 26 to Monday, April 5, back Tuesday, April 6.
- Eight early release days for every school. Details below.
The Lexington Two 2026-27 calendar
This is the district's own calendar, as Lexington Two publishes it. Tap a page to open the full-size image.
Add the Lexington Two 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.
Lexington Two vacations and holidays, 2026-27
Every day with no school for students, from the first day to the last: 12 entries and 30 weekdays in all.
| Day off | Dates | Days of the week | School days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day Holiday | Sept. 7 | Mon | 1 |
| Professional development day (no school) Staff day | Oct. 9 | Fri | 1 |
| Holiday or weather makeup day MakeupA holiday unless the district needs it to make up a weather closure | Oct. 12 | Mon | 1 |
| Election Day Holiday | Nov. 3 | Tue | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break Break | Nov. 23 to 27 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Winter break Break | Dec. 21 to Jan. 1 | Mon to Fri | 10 |
| Professional development day (no school) Staff day | Jan. 4 | Mon | 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday | Jan. 18 | Mon | 1 |
| Professional development day or weather makeup day MakeupNo school for students unless the district needs it to make up a weather closure | Feb. 12 | Fri | 1 |
| Presidents Day Holiday | Feb. 15 | Mon | 1 |
| Spring break Break | March 26 to April 2 | Fri to Fri | 6 |
| Spring break ends: professional development or weather makeup day MakeupNo school for students unless the district needs it to make up a weather closure | April 5 | Mon | 1 |
Lexington Two early release days
Eight early release days in all.
| Date | Day | What | Dismissal | Who |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 26 | Wed | Early release day | Early release, time not printed | All schools |
| Sept. 23 | Wed | Early release day | Early release, time not printed | All schools |
| Oct. 28 | Wed | Early release day | Early release, time not printed | All schools |
| Dec. 18 | Fri | Student half day before winter break | Half day, time not printed | All schools |
| Feb. 3 | Wed | Early release day | Early release, time not printed | All schools |
| March 3 | Wed | Early release day | Early release, time not printed | All schools |
| May 24 | Mon | Student half day | Half day, time not printed | All schools |
| May 25 | Tue | Student half day, last day of school | Half 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.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Sept. 5 to Monday, Sept. 7. Labor Day. Back Tuesday, Sept. 8.
- 4-day weekend: Friday, Oct. 9 to Monday, Oct. 12. Professional development day (no school) and Holiday or weather makeup 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. Student half day before winter break, winter break and professional development day (no school). 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. Professional development day or weather makeup day and Presidents Day. Back Tuesday, Feb. 16.
- 11 days off in a row: Friday, March 26 to Monday, April 5. Spring break and spring break ends: professional development or weather makeup day. Back Tuesday, April 6.
- 2.5-day weekend: Saturday, May 22 to Sunday, May 23. A regular weekend. Monday, May 24, an early release day.
One early release on a Friday or Monday makes a 2.5-day weekend.
Weeks with fewer than five school days
Twelve weeks have fewer than five school days, and four weeks have none at all.
| Week of | School days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 3 | 3 | Before the first day |
| Sept. 7 | 4 | Labor Day |
| Oct. 5 | 4 | Professional development day (no school) |
| Oct. 12 | 4 | Holiday or weather makeup day |
| Nov. 2 | 4 | Election Day |
| Nov. 23 | 0 | Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 21 | 0 | Winter break |
| Dec. 28 | 0 | Winter break |
| Jan. 4 | 4 | Professional development day (no school) |
| Jan. 18 | 4 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb. 8 | 4 | Professional development day or weather makeup day |
| Feb. 15 | 4 | Presidents Day |
| March 22 | 4 | Spring break |
| March 29 | 0 | Spring break |
| April 5 | 4 | Spring break ends: professional development or weather makeup day |
| May 24 | 2 | 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. 9: professional development day (no school)
- Monday, Jan. 4: professional development day (no school)
Makeup days
Weather makeup day or holiday, Monday, Oct. 12 (a holiday unless needed to make up a weather closure), Weather makeup day or professional development day, Friday, Feb. 12 (no school for students unless needed to make up a weather closure) and Weather makeup day or last day of spring break, Monday, April 5 (no school for students unless needed to make up a weather closure).
Also worth knowing
- School is open on a federal holiday: Veterans Day (Wednesday, Nov. 11). Banks, post offices and many offices close; school does not.
- The district calendar prints no parent-teacher conference days.
- The district calendar prints no testing dates.
- Some days off may change: Holiday or weather makeup day, Oct. 12 (A holiday unless the district needs it to make up a weather closure), professional development day or weather makeup day, Feb. 12 (No school for students unless the district needs it to make up a weather closure) and spring break ends: professional development or weather makeup day, April 5 (No school for students unless the district needs it to make up a weather closure).
- After the last day, the calendar still shows professional development day (flex day) (May 26) and Memorial Day (May 31). Students are already out.
First and last day of school
The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. The last day is Tuesday, May 25, 2027, with early dismissal.
Teachers start sooner. Staff days before school run July 28 to Aug. 4.
Grading periods
| Period | Dates | School days |
|---|---|---|
| 1st grading period | Aug. 5 to Oct. 14 | 48 |
| 2nd grading period | Oct. 15 to Dec. 18 | 41 |
| 3rd grading period | Jan. 5 to March 11 | 45 |
| 4th grading period | March 12 to May 25 | 46 |
What the district notes
- Oct. 12, Feb. 12 and April 5 are weather makeup days. Students have no school on them unless the district needs a day to make up for a weather closure, so watch for district announcements after any closing.
- The calendar lists spring break as March 26 to April 5. April 5 is also a professional development day and a weather makeup day, so students return Tuesday, April 6, unless that day is needed for makeup.
- Early release days (Aug. 26, Sept. 23, Oct. 28, Feb. 3 and March 3) and student half days (Dec. 18, May 24 and May 25) are printed without dismissal times. Check your school's schedule.
- Interim reports: Sept. 9, Nov. 17, Feb. 8 and April 20. Report cards: Oct. 21, Jan. 6, March 17 and May 28.
- Graduation: Airport High School on May 25 and Brookland-Cayce High School on May 26.
- Lexington Two runs a modified year-round calendar under South Carolina law (Section 59-1-425), which is why school starts in early August and ends in late May.
Common questions
When does Lexington Two start in 2026?
The first day of school for Lexington School District Two is Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
When is the last day of school for Lexington Two in 2027?
The last day for students is Tuesday, May 25, 2027. It is an early release day.
When is winter break for Lexington Two?
Winter break runs Monday, Dec. 21 to Friday, Jan. 1. Counting weekends and the days next to it, students are out Saturday, Dec. 19 to Monday, Jan. 4 and go back Tuesday, Jan. 5.
When is spring break for Lexington Two?
Spring break runs Friday, March 26 to Friday, April 2. Counting weekends and the days next to it, students are out Friday, March 26 to Monday, April 5 and go back Tuesday, April 6.
When is Thanksgiving break for Lexington Two?
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 Lexington Two have early release days in 2026-27?
Yes. Wednesday, Aug. 26 (early release, time not printed), Wednesday, Sept. 23 (early release, time not printed), Wednesday, Oct. 28 (early release, time not printed), Friday, Dec. 18 (half day, time not printed), Wednesday, Feb. 3 (early release, time not printed), Wednesday, March 3 (early release, time not printed), Monday, May 24 (half day, time not printed) and Tuesday, May 25 (half day, time not printed) are for every school.
How do I put the Lexington Two 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 calendar (page 2 of the PDF) and the Lexington Two School Year Calendars 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. 5: Lexington School District Two 2026-2027 School District Calendar (PDF, English and Spanish), page 1, School Start/End Dates: "First Day August 5"; August grid, 5 shaded green. Also: 2026-2027 Calendario del distrito escolar (page 2 of the same PDF), "Primer día 5 de agosto".
- Last day, May 25: Lexington School District Two 2026-2027 School District Calendar (PDF, English and Spanish), page 1, School Start/End Dates: "Last Day May 25"; May grid, 25 shaded purple and green (student half day, last day). Also: 2026-2027 Calendario del distrito escolar (page 2 of the same PDF), "Último día 25 de mayo".
- Independence Day, July 3: Lexington School District Two 2026-2027 School District Calendar (PDF, English and Spanish), page 1, Holidays/Make Up Days: "Independence Day July 3"; July grid, 3 shaded orange.
- Professional development days before school, July 28 to Aug. 4: Lexington School District Two 2026-2027 School District Calendar (PDF, English and Spanish), page 1, Professional Development Days (no students): "July 28- August 4"; July grid 28 to 31 and August grid 3 and 4 shaded light blue. Also: 2026-2027 Calendario del distrito escolar (page 2 of the same PDF), "28 de julio al 4 de agosto".
- Labor Day, Sept. 7: Lexington School District Two 2026-2027 School District Calendar (PDF, English and Spanish), page 1, Holidays/Make Up Days: "Labor Day September 7"; September grid, 7 shaded orange. Also: 2026-2027 Calendario del distrito escolar (page 2 of the same PDF), "Día del Trabajo 7 de septiembre".
- Professional development day (no school), Oct. 9: Lexington School District Two 2026-2027 School District Calendar (PDF, English and Spanish), page 1, Professional Development Days (no students): "October 9"; October grid, 9 shaded light blue. Also: 2026-2027 Calendario del distrito escolar (page 2 of the same PDF), "9 de octubre".
- Holiday or weather makeup day, Oct. 12: Lexington School District Two 2026-2027 School District Calendar (PDF, English and Spanish), page 1, Holidays/Make Up Days: "Weather Make Up or Holiday October 12"; October grid, 12 shaded orange. Also: 2026-2027 Calendario del distrito escolar (page 2 of the same PDF), "Tiempo de recuperación o día festivo del 12 de octubre".
- Election Day, Nov. 3: Lexington School District Two 2026-2027 School District Calendar (PDF, English and Spanish), page 1, Holidays/Make Up Days: "Election Day November 3"; November grid, 3 shaded orange. Also: 2026-2027 Calendario del distrito escolar (page 2 of the same PDF), "Día de las elecciones 3 de noviembre".
- Thanksgiving break, Nov. 23 to 27: Lexington School District Two 2026-2027 School District Calendar (PDF, English and Spanish), page 1, Holidays/Make Up Days: "Thanksgiving Break November 23-27"; November grid, 23 to 27 shaded orange. Also: 2026-2027 Calendario del distrito escolar (page 2 of the same PDF), "Vacaciones de Acción de Gracias del 23 al 27 de noviembre".
- Winter break, Dec. 21 to Jan. 1: Lexington School District Two 2026-2027 School District Calendar (PDF, English and Spanish), page 1, Holidays/Make Up Days: "Winter Break December 21- January 1"; December grid 21 to 25 and 28 to 31, January grid 1 shaded orange. Also: 2026-2027 Calendario del distrito escolar (page 2 of the same PDF), "Vacaciones de invierno del 21 de diciembre al 1 de enero".
- Professional development day (no school), Jan. 4: Lexington School District Two 2026-2027 School District Calendar (PDF, English and Spanish), page 1, Professional Development Days (no students): "January 4"; January grid, 4 shaded light blue. Also: 2026-2027 Calendario del distrito escolar (page 2 of the same PDF), "4 de enero".
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18: Lexington School District Two 2026-2027 School District Calendar (PDF, English and Spanish), page 1, Holidays/Make Up Days: "Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 18"; January grid, 18 shaded orange. Also: 2026-2027 Calendario del distrito escolar (page 2 of the same PDF), "Día de Martin Luther King Jr. 18 de enero".
- Professional development day or weather makeup day, Feb. 12: Lexington School District Two 2026-2027 School District Calendar (PDF, English and Spanish), page 1, Professional Development Days (no students): "February 12"; Holidays/Make Up Days: "Weather Make Up or Holiday February 12"; February grid, 12 shaded light blue and orange. Also: 2026-2027 Calendario del distrito escolar (page 2 of the same PDF), "12 de febrero" in both Jornadas de Desarrollo Profesional and "Tiempo de recuperación o día festivo del 12 de febrero".
- Presidents Day, Feb. 15: Lexington School District Two 2026-2027 School District Calendar (PDF, English and Spanish), page 1, Holidays/Make Up Days: "Presidents Day February 15"; February grid, 15 shaded orange. Also: 2026-2027 Calendario del distrito escolar (page 2 of the same PDF), "Día de los Presidentes 15 de febrero".
- Spring break, March 26 to April 2: Lexington School District Two 2026-2027 School District Calendar (PDF, English and Spanish), page 1, Holidays/Make Up Days: "Spring Break March 26-April 5"; March grid 26 and 29 to 31, April grid 1 and 2 shaded orange. Also: 2026-2027 Calendario del distrito escolar (page 2 of the same PDF), "Vacaciones de primavera del 26 de marzo al 5 de abril".
- Spring break ends: professional development or weather makeup day, April 5: Lexington School District Two 2026-2027 School District Calendar (PDF, English and Spanish), page 1, Holidays/Make Up Days: "Spring Break March 26-April 5" and "Weather Make Up or Holiday April 5"; Professional Development Days: "April 5 and Cohort"; April grid, 5 shaded orange. Also: 2026-2027 Calendario del distrito escolar (page 2 of the same PDF), "Tiempo de recuperación o día festivo del 5 de abril"; "5 de abril y cohorte".
- Professional development day (flex day), May 26: Lexington School District Two 2026-2027 School District Calendar (PDF, English and Spanish), page 1, Professional Development Days (no students): "May 26 (Flex Day)"; May grid, 26 shaded light blue. Also: 2026-2027 Calendario del distrito escolar (page 2 of the same PDF), "26 de mayo (día flexible)".
- Memorial Day, May 31: Lexington School District Two 2026-2027 School District Calendar (PDF, English and Spanish), page 1, Holidays/Make Up Days: "Memorial Day May 31"; May grid, 31 shaded orange. Also: 2026-2027 Calendario del distrito escolar (page 2 of the same PDF), "Día de los Caídos 31 de mayo".
- Early release day, Aug. 26: Lexington School District Two 2026-2027 School District Calendar (PDF, English and Spanish), page 1, Early Release Days: "August 26"; August grid, 26 shaded lime. Also: 2026-2027 Calendario del distrito escolar (page 2 of the same PDF), Días de salida temprana: "26 de agosto".
- Early release day, Sept. 23: Lexington School District Two 2026-2027 School District Calendar (PDF, English and Spanish), page 1, Early Release Days: "September 23"; September grid, 23 shaded lime. Also: 2026-2027 Calendario del distrito escolar (page 2 of the same PDF), "23 de septiembre".
- Early release day, Oct. 28: Lexington School District Two 2026-2027 School District Calendar (PDF, English and Spanish), page 1, Early Release Days: "October 28"; October grid, 28 shaded lime. Also: 2026-2027 Calendario del distrito escolar (page 2 of the same PDF), "28 de octubre".
- Student half day before winter break, Dec. 18: Lexington School District Two 2026-2027 School District Calendar (PDF, English and Spanish), page 1, Student Half Days: "December 18"; December grid, 18 shaded purple and yellow (half day, end of grading period). Also: 2026-2027 Calendario del distrito escolar (page 2 of the same PDF), Medio día estudiantil: "18 de diciembre".
- Early release day, Feb. 3: Lexington School District Two 2026-2027 School District Calendar (PDF, English and Spanish), page 1, Early Release Days: "February 3"; February grid, 3 shaded lime. Also: 2026-2027 Calendario del distrito escolar (page 2 of the same PDF), "3 de febrero".
- Early release day, March 3: Lexington School District Two 2026-2027 School District Calendar (PDF, English and Spanish), page 1, Early Release Days: "March 3"; March grid, 3 shaded lime. Also: 2026-2027 Calendario del distrito escolar (page 2 of the same PDF), "3 de marzo".
- Student half day, May 24: Lexington School District Two 2026-2027 School District Calendar (PDF, English and Spanish), page 1, Student Half Days: "May 24, 25"; May grid, 24 shaded purple. Also: 2026-2027 Calendario del distrito escolar (page 2 of the same PDF), "24 y 25 de mayo".
- Student half day, last day of school, May 25: Lexington School District Two 2026-2027 School District Calendar (PDF, English and Spanish), page 1, Student Half Days: "May 24, 25"; May grid, 25 shaded purple and green. Also: 2026-2027 Calendario del distrito escolar (page 2 of the same PDF), "24 y 25 de mayo".
- 1st grading period: Lexington School District Two 2026-2027 School District Calendar (PDF, English and Spanish), page 1, Grading Period: "End of 1st Grading Period October 14"; October grid, 14 shaded yellow.
- 2nd grading period: Lexington School District Two 2026-2027 School District Calendar (PDF, English and Spanish), page 1, Grading Period: "End of 2nd Grading Period December 18"; December grid, 18 shaded yellow and purple.
- 3rd grading period: Lexington School District Two 2026-2027 School District Calendar (PDF, English and Spanish), page 1, Grading Period: "End of 3rd Grading Period March 11"; March grid, 11 shaded yellow.
- 4th grading period: Lexington School District Two 2026-2027 School District Calendar (PDF, English and Spanish), page 1, Grading Period: "End of 4th Grading Period May 25".