- School starts Thursday, Aug. 5, 2027 and ends Wednesday, May 24, 2028, an early release day.
- Thanksgiving break: Nov. 22 to 26. Students are out Saturday, Nov. 20 to Sunday, Nov. 28, back Monday, Nov. 29.
- Winter break: Dec. 20 to 31. Students are out Saturday, Dec. 18 to Monday, Jan. 3, back Tuesday, Jan. 4.
- Spring break: April 14 to 21. Students are out Friday, April 14 to Sunday, April 23, back Monday, April 24.
- Eight early release days for every school. Details below.
The Lexington Two 2027-28 calendar
This is the district's own calendar, as Lexington Two publishes it. Tap it 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.
Every date
First and last day, every day off, every early release and grading period dates. 26 events.
Download .ics
Holidays and breaks
Only the days with no school. 12 events.
Download .ics
Early release days
Only the half days. 8 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.
Lexington Two vacations and holidays, 2027-28
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. 6 | Mon | 1 |
| Professional development day (no school) Staff day | Oct. 8 | Fri | 1 |
| Holiday or weather makeup day MakeupA holiday unless the district needs it to make up a weather closure | Oct. 11 | Mon | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break Break | Nov. 22 to 26 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Winter break Break | Dec. 20 to 31 | Mon to Fri | 10 |
| Professional development day (no school) Staff day | Jan. 3 | Mon | 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday | Jan. 17 | Mon | 1 |
| Professional development day (no school) Staff day | Feb. 18 | Fri | 1 |
| Holiday or weather makeup day MakeupA holiday unless the district needs it to make up a weather closure | Feb. 21 | Mon | 1 |
| Holiday or weather makeup day MakeupA holiday unless the district needs it to make up a weather closure | March 10 | Fri | 1 |
| No school Holiday | March 13 | Mon | 1 |
| Spring break Break | April 14 to 21 | Fri to Fri | 6 |
Lexington Two early release days
Eight early release days in all.
| Date | Day | What | Dismissal | Who |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 25 | Wed | Early release day | Early release, time not printed | All schools |
| Sept. 22 | Wed | Early release day | Early release, time not printed | All schools |
| Oct. 27 | Wed | Early release day | Early release, time not printed | All schools |
| Dec. 17 | Fri | Student half day before winter break | Half day, time not printed | All schools |
| Feb. 2 | Wed | Early release day | Early release, time not printed | All schools |
| March 1 | Wed | Early release day | Early release, time not printed | All schools |
| May 23 | Tue | Student half day | Half day, time not printed | All schools |
| May 24 | Wed | 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. 4 to Monday, Sept. 6. Labor Day. Back Tuesday, Sept. 7.
- 4-day weekend: Friday, Oct. 8 to Monday, Oct. 11. Professional development day (no school) and Holiday or weather makeup day. Back Tuesday, Oct. 12.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, Nov. 20 to Sunday, Nov. 28. Thanksgiving break. Back Monday, Nov. 29.
- 17.5 days off in a row: Friday, Dec. 17 at early dismissal to Monday, Jan. 3. Student half day before winter break, winter break and professional development day (no school). Back Tuesday, Jan. 4.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Jan. 15 to Monday, Jan. 17. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Back Tuesday, Jan. 18.
- 4-day weekend: Friday, Feb. 18 to Monday, Feb. 21. Professional development day (no school) and Holiday or weather makeup day. Back Tuesday, Feb. 22.
- 4-day weekend: Friday, March 10 to Monday, March 13. Holiday or weather makeup day and No school. Back Tuesday, March 14.
- 10 days off in a row: Friday, April 14 to Sunday, April 23. Spring break. Back Monday, April 24.
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. 2 | 2 | Before the first day |
| Sept. 6 | 4 | Labor Day |
| Oct. 4 | 4 | Professional development day (no school) |
| Oct. 11 | 4 | Holiday or weather makeup day |
| Nov. 22 | 0 | Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 20 | 0 | Winter break |
| Dec. 27 | 0 | Winter break |
| Jan. 3 | 4 | Professional development day (no school) |
| Jan. 17 | 4 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb. 14 | 4 | Professional development day (no school) |
| Feb. 21 | 4 | Holiday or weather makeup day |
| March 6 | 4 | Holiday or weather makeup day |
| March 13 | 4 | No school |
| April 10 | 4 | Spring break |
| April 17 | 0 | Spring break |
| May 22 | 3 | After the last day |
Teacher workdays: no school for students
Three of the days off are staff days. Teachers work; students stay home. Plan child care as you would for a holiday.
- Friday, Oct. 8: professional development day (no school)
- Monday, Jan. 3: professional development day (no school)
- Friday, Feb. 18: professional development day (no school)
Makeup days
Weather makeup day or holiday, Monday, Oct. 11 (a holiday unless needed to make up a weather closure), Weather makeup day or holiday, Monday, Feb. 21 (a holiday unless needed to make up a weather closure) and Weather makeup day or holiday, Friday, March 10 (a holiday unless needed to make up a weather closure).
Also worth knowing
- School is open on a federal holiday: Veterans Day (Thursday, 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. 11 (A holiday unless the district needs it to make up a weather closure), Holiday or weather makeup day, Feb. 21 (A holiday unless the district needs it to make up a weather closure) and Holiday or weather makeup day, March 10 (A holiday 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 25) and Memorial Day (May 29). Students are already out.
First and last day of school
Aug. 5First day, Thursday
May 24Last day, Wednesday
180School days, by our count
30Weekdays off between them
The first day of school is Thursday, Aug. 5, 2027. The last day is Wednesday, May 24, 2028, 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. 7 | 45 |
| 2nd grading period | Oct. 12 to Dec. 17 | 44 |
| 3rd grading period | Jan. 4 to March 9 | 45 |
| 4th grading period | March 14 to May 24 | 46 |
What the district notes
- Oct. 11, Feb. 21 and March 10 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.
- Early release days (Aug. 25, Sept. 22, Oct. 27, Feb. 2 and March 1) and student half days (Dec. 17, May 23 and May 24) are printed without dismissal times. Check your school's schedule.
- Interim reports: Sept. 7, Nov. 10, Feb. 3 and April 13. Report cards: Oct. 13, Jan. 5, March 15 and May 26.
- Graduation: Brookland-Cayce High School on May 23 and Airport High School on May 24.
- 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 2027?
The first day of school for Lexington School District Two is Thursday, Aug. 5, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Lexington Two in 2028?
The last day for students is Wednesday, May 24, 2028. It is an early release day.
When is winter break for Lexington Two?
Winter break runs Monday, Dec. 20 to Friday, Dec. 31. Counting weekends and the days next to it, students are out Saturday, Dec. 18 to Monday, Jan. 3 and go back Tuesday, Jan. 4.
When is spring break for Lexington Two?
Spring break runs Friday, April 14 to Friday, April 21. Counting weekends, students are out Friday, April 14 to Sunday, April 23 and go back Monday, April 24.
When is Thanksgiving break for Lexington Two?
Thanksgiving break runs Monday, Nov. 22 to Friday, Nov. 26. Counting weekends, students are out Saturday, Nov. 20 to Sunday, Nov. 28 and go back Monday, Nov. 29.
Does Lexington Two have early release days in 2027-28?
Yes. Wednesday, Aug. 25 (early release, time not printed), Wednesday, Sept. 22 (early release, time not printed), Wednesday, Oct. 27 (early release, time not printed), Friday, Dec. 17 (half day, time not printed), Wednesday, Feb. 2 (early release, time not printed), Wednesday, March 1 (early release, time not printed), Tuesday, May 23 (half day, time not printed) and Wednesday, May 24 (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.
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 2027-2028 School District Calendar (PDF), page 1, School Start/End Dates: "First Day August 5"; August grid, 5 shaded green.
- Last day, May 24: Lexington School District Two 2027-2028 School District Calendar (PDF), page 1, School Start/End Dates: "Last Day May 24"; Grading Periods: "End of 4th Grading Period May 24"; May grid, 24 shaded purple and green (student half day, last day).
- Independence Day (observed), July 5: Lexington School District Two 2027-2028 School District Calendar (PDF), page 1, Holidays/Make Up Days: "Independence Day July 5"; July grid, 5 shaded orange.
- Professional development days before school, July 28 to Aug. 4: Lexington School District Two 2027-2028 School District Calendar (PDF), page 1, Professional Development Days (no students): "July 28 - August 4"; July grid 28 to 30 and August grid 2 to 4 shaded light blue.
- Labor Day, Sept. 6: Lexington School District Two 2027-2028 School District Calendar (PDF), page 1, Holidays/Make Up Days: "Labor Day September 6"; September grid, 6 shaded orange.
- Professional development day (no school), Oct. 8: Lexington School District Two 2027-2028 School District Calendar (PDF), page 1, Professional Development Days (no students): "October 8"; October grid, 8 shaded light blue.
- Holiday or weather makeup day, Oct. 11: Lexington School District Two 2027-2028 School District Calendar (PDF), page 1, Holidays/Make Up Days: "Weather Make Up or Holiday October 11"; October grid, 11 shaded orange.
- Thanksgiving break, Nov. 22 to 26: Lexington School District Two 2027-2028 School District Calendar (PDF), page 1, Holidays/Make Up Days: "Thanksgiving Break November 22-26"; November grid, 22 to 26 shaded orange.
- Winter break, Dec. 20 to 31: Lexington School District Two 2027-2028 School District Calendar (PDF), page 1, Holidays/Make Up Days: "Winter Break December 20-31"; December grid, 20 to 24 and 27 to 31 shaded orange.
- Professional development day (no school), Jan. 3: Lexington School District Two 2027-2028 School District Calendar (PDF), page 1, Professional Development Days (no students): "January 3"; January grid, 3 shaded light blue.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 17: Lexington School District Two 2027-2028 School District Calendar (PDF), page 1, Holidays/Make Up Days: "Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 17"; January grid, 17 shaded orange.
- Professional development day (no school), Feb. 18: Lexington School District Two 2027-2028 School District Calendar (PDF), page 1, Professional Development Days (no students): "February 18"; February grid, 18 shaded light blue.
- Holiday or weather makeup day, Feb. 21: Lexington School District Two 2027-2028 School District Calendar (PDF), page 1, Holidays/Make Up Days: "Weather Make Up or Holiday February 21"; February grid, 21 shaded orange.
- Holiday or weather makeup day, March 10: Lexington School District Two 2027-2028 School District Calendar (PDF), page 1, Holidays/Make Up Days: "Weather Make Up or Holiday March 10"; March grid, 10 shaded orange.
- No school, March 13: Lexington School District Two 2027-2028 School District Calendar (PDF), page 1, Holidays/Make Up Days: "No School March 13"; March grid, 13 shaded orange.
- Spring break, April 14 to 21: Lexington School District Two 2027-2028 School District Calendar (PDF), page 1, Holidays/Make Up Days: "Spring Break April 14-21"; April grid, 14 and 17 to 21 shaded orange.
- Professional development day (flex day), May 25: Lexington School District Two 2027-2028 School District Calendar (PDF), page 1, Professional Development Days (no students): "May 25 (Flex Day)"; May grid, 25 shaded light blue.
- Memorial Day, May 29: Lexington School District Two 2027-2028 School District Calendar (PDF), page 1, Holidays/Make Up Days: "Memorial Day May 29"; May grid, 29 shaded orange.
- Early release day, Aug. 25: Lexington School District Two 2027-2028 School District Calendar (PDF), page 1, Early Release Days: "August 25"; August grid, 25 shaded lime.
- Early release day, Sept. 22: Lexington School District Two 2027-2028 School District Calendar (PDF), page 1, Early Release Days: "September 22"; September grid, 22 shaded lime.
- Early release day, Oct. 27: Lexington School District Two 2027-2028 School District Calendar (PDF), page 1, Early Release Days: "October 27"; October grid, 27 shaded lime.
- Student half day before winter break, Dec. 17: Lexington School District Two 2027-2028 School District Calendar (PDF), page 1, Student Half Days: "December 17"; December grid, 17 shaded purple and yellow (half day, end of grading period).
- Early release day, Feb. 2: Lexington School District Two 2027-2028 School District Calendar (PDF), page 1, Early Release Days: "February 2"; February grid, 2 shaded lime.
- Early release day, March 1: Lexington School District Two 2027-2028 School District Calendar (PDF), page 1, Early Release Days: "March 1"; March grid, 1 shaded lime.
- Student half day, May 23: Lexington School District Two 2027-2028 School District Calendar (PDF), page 1, Student Half Days: "May 23, 24"; May grid, 23 shaded purple.
- Student half day, last day of school, May 24: Lexington School District Two 2027-2028 School District Calendar (PDF), page 1, Student Half Days: "May 23, 24"; May grid, 24 shaded purple and green.
- 1st grading period: Lexington School District Two 2027-2028 School District Calendar (PDF), page 1, Grading Periods: "End of 1st Grading Period October 7"; October grid, 7 shaded yellow.
- 2nd grading period: Lexington School District Two 2027-2028 School District Calendar (PDF), page 1, Grading Periods: "End of 2nd Grading Period December 17"; December grid, 17 shaded yellow and purple.
- 3rd grading period: Lexington School District Two 2027-2028 School District Calendar (PDF), page 1, Grading Periods: "End of 3rd Grading Period March 9"; March grid, 9 shaded yellow.
- 4th grading period: Lexington School District Two 2027-2028 School District Calendar (PDF), page 1, Grading Periods: "End of 4th Grading Period May 24".