New Orleans (Jefferson Parish) · Louisiana
Jefferson Parish Schools school holidays
Days until next break
Fall Break
Note: Start dates are staggered, grades 6-12 all attend from August 11 and Pre-K/K start August 13-14, 2026. Portions of the breaks may be reclaimed as make-up days after storms or emergencies.
| Event | Dates | Length |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Fri, August 7, 2026 | - |
| Fall Break | Oct 9, 2026 to Oct 12, 2026 | 4 days |
| Thanksgiving Break | Nov 23, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026 | 5 days |
| Winter Break | Dec 23, 2026 to Jan 5, 2027 | 2 weeks |
| Mardi Gras Break | Feb 5, 2027 to Feb 12, 2027 | 8 days |
| Spring Break | Mar 25, 2027 to Mar 30, 2027 | 6 days |
| Last day of school | Wed, May 26, 2027 | - |
Source: Jefferson Parish Schools
Last checked: Tue, July 28, 2026
Individual schools within a district can vary, always confirm with your school before booking travel.
Add to your calendar
Never miss a date
Download every event for 2026-27 in one .ics file, or add each break to Google Calendar.
Year at a glance
Every school day, break and holiday for 2026-27, laid out month by month.
August 2026
September 2026
October 2026
November 2026
December 2026
January 2027
February 2027
March 2027
April 2027
May 2027
June 2027
July 2027
Compare
See how Jefferson Parish Schools lines up
Jefferson Parish Schools
Fall Break
Oct 9, 2026 to Oct 12, 2026
Thanksgiving Break
Nov 23, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026
Winter Break
Dec 23, 2026 to Jan 5, 2027
Mardi Gras Break
Feb 5, 2027 to Feb 12, 2027
Spring Break
Mar 25, 2027 to Mar 30, 2027
Summer break
May 27, 2027 to Aug 31, 2027
Jefferson County Schools
Thanksgiving Holidays
Nov 23, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026
Holiday Break
Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027
Spring Break
Mar 22, 2027 to Mar 26, 2027
Summer break
May 28, 2027 to Aug 31, 2027
Holiday guide
Things to do during the Fall Break
Practical tips, travel notes and things to plan ahead. Read the guide →