- School starts Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026 and ends Friday, June 11, 2027, an early release day, as planned. It can fall anywhere from Friday, June 11 to Tuesday, June 15: June 11, or as late as June 15 if weather closures use the June 14 and 15 makeup days.
- 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: April 5 to 9. Students are out Saturday, April 3 to Sunday, April 11, back Monday, April 12.
- 38 early release days for every school, plus eight for some schools. Details below.
- Every Wednesday, all schools: early release, 1 hour early. 35 Wednesdays from Sept. 2 to June 9; not on Oct. 28 (Elementary schools release 3 hours early for conferences; secondary schools keep the 1-hour Wednesday release). No early release on days with no school.
The Longview Public Schools 2026-27 calendar
This is the district's own calendar, as Longview Public Schools publishes it. Tap it to open the full-size image.
Add the Longview Public Schools 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.
Longview Public Schools vacations and holidays, 2026-27
Every day with no school for students, from the first day to the last: 13 entries and 28 weekdays in all.
| Day off | Dates | Days of the week | School days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day Holiday | Sept. 7 | Mon | 1 |
| State inservice day (no school) Staff day | Oct. 9 | Fri | 1 |
| Veterans Day Holiday | Nov. 11 | Wed | 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 |
| No school (semester break) Other | Jan. 25 | Mon | 1 |
| No school (weather makeup day if needed) MakeupNo school unless it is needed to make up a weather closure | Feb. 12 | Fri | 1 |
| Presidents Day Holiday | Feb. 15 | Mon | 1 |
| No school (weather makeup day if needed) MakeupNo school unless it is needed to make up a weather closure | March 15 | Mon | 1 |
| Spring break Break | April 5 to 9 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| No school (weather makeup day if needed) MakeupNo school unless it is needed to make up a weather closure | May 7 | Fri | 1 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 31 | Mon | 1 |
Days off for some schools only
These are school days for everyone else, so they are not in the table or the counts above.
- Thursday, Oct. 29 to Friday, Oct. 30: No school for elementary students (conferences), elementary schools only
Longview Public Schools early release days
46 early release days in all. 38 are for every school. The other eight are for some schools only.
Every Wednesday, all schools: early release, 1 hour early. 35 Wednesdays from Sept. 2 to June 9; not on Oct. 28 (Elementary schools release 3 hours early for conferences; secondary schools keep the 1-hour Wednesday release). No early release on days with no school.
All 35 dates
Sept. 2, Sept. 9, Sept. 16, Sept. 23, Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Oct. 14, Oct. 21, Nov. 4, Nov. 18, Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 16, Jan. 6, Jan. 13, Jan. 20, Jan. 27, Feb. 3, Feb. 10, Feb. 17, Feb. 24, March 3, March 10, March 17, March 24, March 31, April 14, April 21, April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26, June 2 and June 9.
| Date | Day | What | Dismissal | Who |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 28 | Wed | Elementary conferences | 3 hours early | Elementary schools only |
| Oct. 28 | Wed | Wednesday early release | 1 hour early | Secondary schools only |
| Oct. 29 | Thu | Secondary conferences | Times vary by school | Secondary schools only |
| Oct. 30 | Fri | Secondary conferences | Times vary by school | Secondary schools only |
| Dec. 18 | Fri | Early release before winter break | 2 hours early | All schools |
| March 11 | Thu | Elementary conferences | 3 hours early | Elementary schools only |
| March 11 | Thu | Secondary conferences | Times vary by school | Secondary schools only |
| March 12 | Fri | Elementary conferences | 3 hours early | Elementary schools only |
| March 12 | Fri | Secondary conferences | Times vary by school | Secondary schools only |
| April 2 | Fri | Early release before spring break | 2 hours early | All schools |
| June 11 | Fri | Early release, last day of school | 2 hours early | All schools |
Where the time varies by school, your school sends its own dismissal time.
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.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, Oct. 9 to Sunday, Oct. 11. State inservice day (no school). Back Monday, Oct. 12.
- 5-day weekend: Wednesday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 29. Thanksgiving break. Back Monday, Nov. 30.
- 16.5 days off in a row: Friday, Dec. 18 at early dismissal to Sunday, Jan. 3. Early release before winter break and 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.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Jan. 23 to Monday, Jan. 25. No school (semester break). Back Tuesday, Jan. 26.
- 4-day weekend: Friday, Feb. 12 to Monday, Feb. 15. No school (weather makeup day if needed) and Presidents Day. Back Tuesday, Feb. 16.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, March 13 to Monday, March 15. No school (weather makeup day if needed). Back Tuesday, March 16.
- 9.5 days off in a row: Friday, April 2 at early dismissal to Sunday, April 11. Early release before spring break and spring break. Back Monday, April 12.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, May 7 to Sunday, May 9. No school (weather makeup day if needed). Back Monday, May 10.
- 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 three weeks have none at all.
| Week of | School days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 24 | 3 | Before the first day |
| Sept. 7 | 4 | Labor Day |
| Oct. 5 | 4 | State inservice day (no school) |
| Nov. 9 | 4 | Veterans Day |
| Nov. 23 | 2 | Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 21 | 0 | Winter break |
| Dec. 28 | 0 | Winter break |
| Jan. 18 | 4 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Jan. 25 | 4 | No school (semester break) |
| Feb. 8 | 4 | No school (weather makeup day if needed) |
| Feb. 15 | 4 | Presidents Day |
| March 15 | 4 | No school (weather makeup day if needed) |
| April 5 | 0 | Spring break |
| May 3 | 4 | No school (weather makeup day if needed) |
| May 31 | 4 | Memorial Day |
Teacher workdays: no school for students
One of the days off is a staff day. Teachers work; students stay home. Plan child care as you would for a holiday.
- Friday, Oct. 9: State inservice day (no school)
Makeup days
Weather makeup day, Friday, Feb. 12 (no school unless needed to make up a weather closure), Weather makeup day, Monday, March 15 (no school unless needed to make up a weather closure), Weather makeup day, Friday, May 7 (no school unless needed to make up a weather closure), Weather makeup day (after the last day), Monday, June 14 (no school unless needed to make up a weather closure) and Weather makeup day (after the last day), Tuesday, June 15 (no school unless needed to make up a weather closure).
Also worth knowing
- School is open on a federal holiday: Columbus Day (Monday, Oct. 12). Banks, post offices and many offices close; school does not.
- The district calendar prints no testing dates.
- Days off for some schools only: Thursday, Oct. 29 to Friday, Oct. 30, elementary schools only. Other schools are open. The list is under Vacations and holidays.
- Some days off may change: No school (weather makeup day if needed), Feb. 12 (No school unless it is needed to make up a weather closure), No school (weather makeup day if needed), March 15 (No school unless it is needed to make up a weather closure) and No school (weather makeup day if needed), May 7 (No school unless it is needed to make up a weather closure).
- The last day can move. June 11, or as late as June 15 if weather closures use the June 14 and 15 makeup days. The planned last day is Friday, June 11; it can fall from Friday, June 11 to Tuesday, June 15.
- After the last day, the calendar still shows No school (weather makeup days if needed) (June 14). Students are already out.
First and last day of school
The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. The last day is Friday, June 11, 2027, with early dismissal, as planned. It can fall anywhere from Friday, June 11 to Tuesday, June 15: June 11, or as late as June 15 if weather closures use the June 14 and 15 makeup days.
What the district notes
- Five days are marked no school pending weather makeup: Feb. 12, March 15, May 7, June 14 and June 15. They are days off unless the district needs them to make up school closed for weather. The calendar does not say in which order they are used.
- Elementary students have no school on Thursday, Oct. 29 and Friday, Oct. 30 for conferences, after a 3-hour early release on Oct. 28. Secondary students have early release on Oct. 29 and 30 and on March 11 and 12; the calendar prints no time for those, so check your school's schedule.
- Every school releases 1 hour early on Wednesdays, and 2 hours early on Dec. 18, April 2 and June 11.
- Commencement is Saturday, June 5.
Common questions
When does Longview Public Schools start in 2026?
The first day of school for Longview Public Schools is Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026.
When is the last day of school for Longview Public Schools in 2027?
The last day for students is Friday, June 11, 2027. It is an early release day, as planned. It can fall from Friday, June 11 to Tuesday, June 15: June 11, or as late as June 15 if weather closures use the June 14 and 15 makeup days.
When is winter break for Longview Public Schools?
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 Longview Public Schools?
Spring break runs Monday, April 5 to Friday, April 9. Counting weekends, students are out Saturday, April 3 to Sunday, April 11 and go back Monday, April 12.
When is Thanksgiving break for Longview Public Schools?
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 Longview Public Schools have early release days in 2026-27?
Yes. Friday, Dec. 18 (2 hours early), Friday, April 2 (2 hours early) and Friday, June 11 (2 hours early) are for every school. Every Wednesday, all schools: early release, 1 hour early. 35 Wednesdays from Sept. 2 to June 9; not on Oct. 28 (Elementary schools release 3 hours early for conferences; secondary schools keep the 1-hour Wednesday release). No early release on days with no school. Elementary schools only: Wednesday, Oct. 28, Thursday, March 11 and Friday, March 12 (3 hours early). Secondary schools only: Wednesday, Oct. 28 (1 hour early). Secondary schools only: Thursday, Oct. 29, Friday, Oct. 30, Thursday, March 11 and Friday, March 12 (times vary by school).
How do I put the Longview Public Schools 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 and the District Calendar 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. 26: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, August grid, 26 in black (key: First and Last Day of School); list "First Day of School August 26". Also: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendario Estudiantil (PDF, Spanish), "Primer día de clases Agosto 26".
- Last day, June 11: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, June grid, 11 in black; list "Final Day of School June 11". Also: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendario Estudiantil (PDF, Spanish), "Último día de clases Junio 11".
- When the last day can move, June 11 to 15: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, June grid, 11 in black, 14 and 15 in orange (key: No School Pending Weather Make-Up); list "No School (weather) June 14, 15".
- Labor Day, Sept. 7: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, September grid, 7 in green (key: School Holidays); list "Labor Day September 7". Also: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendario Estudiantil (PDF, Spanish), "Día laboral Septimbre 7", September grid 7 in green.
- State inservice day (no school), Oct. 9: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, October grid, 9 in green (key: School Holidays); list "State Inservice Day October 9". Also: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendario Estudiantil (PDF, Spanish), "Día de capacitación estatal Octubre 9".
- No school for elementary students (conferences), Oct. 29 to 30: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, October grid, 29 and 30 in gray (key: Conference Days); "Elementary Conference Days ... October 29 - full day release, October 30 - full day release". Also: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendario Estudiantil (PDF, Spanish), "Octubre 29 - Lanzamiento de día completo", "Octubre 30 - Lanzamiento de día completo".
- Veterans Day, Nov. 11: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, November grid, 11 in green; list "Veteran's Day November 11". Also: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendario Estudiantil (PDF, Spanish), "Día de los Veteranos Noviembre 11".
- Thanksgiving break, Nov. 25 to 27: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, November grid, 25 to 27 in green; list "Thanksgiving November 25-27". Also: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendario Estudiantil (PDF, Spanish), "Vacaciones de Acción de Gracias Noviembre 25-27".
- Winter break, Dec. 21 to Jan. 1: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, December grid, 21 to 25 and 28 to 31 in green; January grid, 1 in green; list "Winter Break December 21 - January 1". Also: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendario Estudiantil (PDF, Spanish), "Vacaciones de invierno Diciembre 21 - Enreo 1".
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, January grid, 18 in green; list "Martin L. King Day January 18". Also: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendario Estudiantil (PDF, Spanish), "Día de Martin L. King Enreo 18".
- No school (semester break), Jan. 25: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, January grid, 25 in green; list "No School (semester break) January 25". Also: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendario Estudiantil (PDF, Spanish), "No hay clases (vacaciones semestrales) Enreo 25".
- No school (weather makeup day if needed), Feb. 12: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, February grid, 12 in orange (key: No School Pending Weather Make-Up); list "No School (weather)". Also: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendario Estudiantil (PDF, Spanish), February grid in orange; list "No hay clases (clima)".
- Presidents Day, Feb. 15: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, February grid, 15 in green; list "Presidents' Day February 15". Also: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendario Estudiantil (PDF, Spanish), "Día de los Presidentes Febreo 15".
- No school (weather makeup day if needed), March 15: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, March grid, 15 in orange (key: No School Pending Weather Make-Up); list "No School (weather)". Also: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendario Estudiantil (PDF, Spanish), March grid in orange; list "No hay clases (clima)".
- Spring break, April 5 to 9: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, April grid, 5 to 9 in green; list "Spring Break April 5-9". Also: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendario Estudiantil (PDF, Spanish), "Vacaciones de primavera Abril 5-9".
- No school (weather makeup day if needed), May 7: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, May grid, 7 in orange (key: No School Pending Weather Make-Up); list "No School (weather)". Also: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendario Estudiantil (PDF, Spanish), May grid in orange; list "No hay clases (clima)".
- Memorial Day, May 31: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, May grid, 31 in green; list "Memorial Day May 31". Also: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendario Estudiantil (PDF, Spanish), "Día Conmemorativo Mayo 31".
- No school (weather makeup days if needed), June 14 to 15: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, June grid, 14 and 15 in orange (key: No School Pending Weather Make-Up); list "No School (weather) June 14, 15". Also: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendario Estudiantil (PDF, Spanish), "No hay clases (clima) Junio 14, 15".
- Elementary conferences, Oct. 28: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, October grid, 28 in gray (key: Conference Days); "Elementary Conference Days October 28 - 3 hr early release". Also: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendario Estudiantil (PDF, Spanish), "Octubre 28 - Salida anticipada 3 horas".
- Wednesday early release, Oct. 28: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, "ALL SCHOOL Early Release Days: 1 hr early release: Wednesdays: September 2 - June 11"; Oct. 28 is a Wednesday; the 3-hour conference release on Oct. 28 is listed for elementary only. Also: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendario Estudiantil (PDF, Spanish), "Salida 1 hora antes el miércoles: Septimbre 2 - Junio 11".
- Secondary conferences, Oct. 29: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, October grid, 29 in gray (key: Conference Days); "Secondary Conference Days October 29-30 - early release". Also: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendario Estudiantil (PDF, Spanish), "Octubre 29-30 - liberación anticipada".
- Secondary conferences, Oct. 30: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, October grid, 30 in gray (key: Conference Days); "Secondary Conference Days October 29-30 - early release". Also: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendario Estudiantil (PDF, Spanish), "Octubre 29-30 - liberación anticipada".
- Early release before winter break, Dec. 18: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, "ALL SCHOOL Early Release Days ... 2 hr early release: December 18, April 2, June 11". Also: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendario Estudiantil (PDF, Spanish), "Salida anticipada 2 horas: Diciembre 18, Abril 2, Junio 11".
- Elementary conferences, March 11: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, March grid, 11 and 12 in gray (key: Conference Days); "Elementary Conference Days ... March 11-12 - 3 hr early release". Also: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendario Estudiantil (PDF, Spanish), "Marzo 11-12 - Salida anticipada 3 horas".
- Secondary conferences, March 11: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, March grid, 11 in gray; "Secondary Conference Days ... March 11-12 - early release". Also: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendario Estudiantil (PDF, Spanish), "Marzo 11-12 - liberación anticipada".
- Elementary conferences, March 12: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, March grid, 11 and 12 in gray (key: Conference Days); "Elementary Conference Days ... March 11-12 - 3 hr early release". Also: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendario Estudiantil (PDF, Spanish), "Marzo 11-12 - Salida anticipada 3 horas".
- Secondary conferences, March 12: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, March grid, 12 in gray; "Secondary Conference Days ... March 11-12 - early release". Also: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendario Estudiantil (PDF, Spanish), "Marzo 11-12 - liberación anticipada".
- Early release before spring break, April 2: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, "ALL SCHOOL Early Release Days ... 2 hr early release: December 18, April 2, June 11". Also: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendario Estudiantil (PDF, Spanish), "Salida anticipada 2 horas: Diciembre 18, Abril 2, Junio 11".
- Early release, last day of school, June 11: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, "ALL SCHOOL Early Release Days ... 2 hr early release: December 18, April 2, June 11". Also: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendario Estudiantil (PDF, Spanish), "Salida anticipada 2 horas: Diciembre 18, Abril 2, Junio 11".
- Wednesday early release, every Wednesday: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, "ALL SCHOOL Early Release Days: 1 hr early release: Wednesdays: September 2 - June 11". Also: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendario Estudiantil (PDF, Spanish), "Salida 1 hora antes el miércoles: Septimbre 2 - Junio 11".
- No wednesday early release, Oct. 28: Longview Public Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar (PDF, English), page 1, "Elementary Conference Days October 28 - 3 hr early release".