Jackson Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
The Jackson Public Schools Calendar for 2026-2027 runs July 29 to May 21. Every break, stray day off and early release is below, one tap from your phone.
- First / last day
- Break
- No school
- Early release
Jackson Public Schools Calendar 2026-27 Key Dates
The whole Jackson Public Schools year fits in about 42 weeks, July 29 through May 21. The long breaks are the weeks to book early, before everyone else on the same calendar does.
| Event | Date | Days off |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | |
| Fall Break | October 12–16 | 5 weekdays |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23–27 | 5 weekdays |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027 | 11 weekdays |
| Spring Break | March 8–12 | 5 weekdays |
| Last day of school | Friday, May 21, 2027 |
Jackson Public Schools Calendar: The School Year by the Numbers
Counted straight from the published calendar dates: about 180 weekdays of school, 33 weekdays off and 3 early release or conference days between the first and last day.
We worked every figure out from the district’s own dates, so one table shows how much of the year needs cover beyond the school day.
| Measure | 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Weeks from first to last day | 42 |
| Weekdays of school (approx.) | 180 |
| Weekdays off for students | 33 |
| Early release / conference days | 3 |
| Long weekends outside breaks | 7 |
| Short weeks | 8 |
Jackson Public Schools Calendar: First Day of School 2026
The first day of school at Jackson Public Schools is Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Teachers report earlier, starting July 13. It is the date the last summer trip and the last camp week have to end by, and nonrefundable fares booked around a guessed date are the ones that hurt.
Because classes begin on a Wednesday, the opening week is only 3 days long. The first full week of school starts Monday, August 3.
Jackson Public Schools Calendar: Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring Break
These are the Jackson Public Schools breaks to plan around first. Each line gives the weekdays off and the full travel window with weekends added, which is the stretch airlines and rentals price.
- Fall Break: October 12–16 (5 weekdays with no school; classes resume Monday, October 19). Travel window Sat, Oct 10 – Sun, Oct 18, 9 days.
- Thanksgiving Break: November 23–27 (5 weekdays with no school; classes resume Monday, November 30). Travel window Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 29, 9 days.
- Winter Break: December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027 (11 weekdays with no school; classes resume Tuesday, January 5). Travel window Sat, Dec 19 – Mon, Jan 4, 17 days.
- Spring Break: March 8–12 (5 weekdays with no school; classes resume Monday, March 15). Travel window Sat, Mar 6 – Sun, Mar 14, 9 days.
Jackson Public Schools Calendar: Days Off and Short Weeks
Outside the long breaks, students here have 7 single days off during the school year, and 8 weeks are shortened by at least one day off. In total that is 33 weekdays with no school between July 29 and May 21.
A week-long break gets planned months out; a lone day off mid-week is the one that ends in a scramble for a sitter. Here every Jackson Public Schools day off sits in one list by date, ready to book off or cover weeks ahead.
3 Mondays and 4 Fridays are off outside the breaks, which turns them into long weekends.
- Labor Day Holiday: Mon, Sep 7
- Dr. MLK, Jr. Holiday Observed: Mon, Jan 18
- Good Friday (No School): Fri, Mar 26
- Easter Monday (No School): Mon, Mar 29
| Weekday | Days off (outside long breaks) |
|---|---|
| Monday | 3 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Thursday | 0 |
| Friday | 4 |
Jackson Public Schools Calendar: Long Weekends
Not every getaway needs a full break. Counting weekends, the year has 5 stretches of three or more days off outside the long breaks.
- Fri, Sep 4 – Mon, Sep 7 (4 days)
- Fri, Nov 13 – Sun, Nov 15 (3 days)
- Sat, Jan 16 – Mon, Jan 18 (3 days)
- Fri, Feb 12 – Sun, Feb 14 (3 days)
- Fri, Mar 26 – Mon, Mar 29 (4 days)
Jackson Public Schools Calendar: Teacher Workdays With No Students
5 days during the school year are set aside for teacher training or planning with no students in class. Buildings are open for staff but not for children, so plan care for these the same way you would a holiday.
- Teacher PD Day (No Students): Fri, Sep 4, Fri, Nov 13, Fri, Jan 1, Mon, Jan 4, Fri, Feb 12
Jackson Public Schools Calendar: Early Release Days
Jackson Public Schools has 3 early release or conference days on the 2026-27 calendar, and 2 of them fall on a Thursday. Pickup moves earlier on these days, so after-school care has to start sooner.
- 60% Day for Students: Fri, Oct 23, Thu, Feb 11
- Parent-Teacher Conferences: Fri, Oct 23, Thu, Feb 11
- Teacher PD Day (80% Day): Thu, Nov 12
Jackson Public Schools Calendar: Last Day of School 2027
The last day of school at Jackson Public Schools is Friday, May 21, 2027.
The first semester ends Friday, December 18, 2026, which splits the year into two halves for grading.
Grading periods as the calendar marks them: Grading period 1: July 29 – October 1 (about 9 weeks); Grading period 2: October 2 – December 18 (about 11 weeks); Grading period 3: January 5 – March 17 (about 10 weeks); Grading period 4: March 18 – May 21 (about 9 weeks). Report cards and conference weeks usually follow each end date.
Jackson Public Schools Calendar Month by Month
The grids show the school year one month at a time. Below them, a count of weekdays off and early releases per month shows which months ask the most of working parents.
December is the busiest month, with 9 weekdays off, so it is the one to line up cover for first.
How to read the grids: green marks the first and last day, blue squares are multi-day breaks, red squares are single days with no school, and amber squares are early release or conference days. Plain squares are regular school days; faded ones fall outside the school year.
- 1st Nine Weeks Ends: Thu, Oct 1
- 2nd Nine Weeks Ends: Fri, Dec 18
- 3rd Nine Weeks Ends: Wed, Mar 17
- 4th Nine Weeks Ends: Fri, May 21
- High School Graduations: May 24–25
- Summer School Graduation: Tue, Jun 29
| Month | Weekdays off | Early releases |
|---|---|---|
| July | 0 | 0 |
| September | 2 | 0 |
| October | 5 | 1 |
| November | 6 | 1 |
| December | 9 | 0 |
| January | 3 | 0 |
| February | 1 | 1 |
| March | 7 | 0 |
| April | 0 | 0 |
| May | 0 | 0 |
| June | 0 | 0 |
How the Jackson Public Schools Calendar Compares in Mississippi
Jackson Public Schools opens after 1 other district in Mississippi and on the same day as 1. The earliest start in the state is Gulfport School District on July 23; the latest is Meridian Public School District on August 7.
1 district in the state finishes earlier, starting with South Panola School District on May 20.
Winter break here is 11 weekdays, the typical length across Mississippi.
4 other districts share the same spring break week, including Rankin County School District, DeSoto County Schools, Lee County School District. That matters if cousins or split households cross district lines.
Across the school year it gives 33 weekdays off; the typical Mississippi district here gives 30. It has 3 early release or conference days, more than the usual 1.
Where the Jackson Public Schools Calendar Dates Come From
We read the calendar Jackson Public Schools posted on jackson.k12.ms.us and copied each date as printed. Every date was also checked against its weekday, which is how a misread month gets caught before it reaches this page.
The link below opens the district’s own file, so any date here can be confirmed in one click. Add the calendar file to your phone once and the whole Jackson Public Schools year sits next to your work meetings instead of in a file you have to dig up again.
Updated · official calendar file · jackson.k12.ms.us
More Mississippi School Calendars
Comparing districts nearby? See every district side by side on the Mississippi School Calendars 2026-2027 page.
Jackson Public Schools Calendar FAQ
When does Jackson Public Schools start in 2026?
- Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Summer trips and camps need to wrap up before then.
When is the last day of school for Jackson Public Schools in 2027?
- The last day of school is Friday, May 21, 2027.
When is Jackson Public Schools spring break 2027?
- March 8–12, 5 weekdays off.
Does Jackson Public Schools get the whole week of Thanksgiving off?
- Yes: Thanksgiving break runs November 23–27, 5 weekdays.
How long is Jackson Public Schools winter break?
- December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027: 11 weekdays off. Counting the weekends around it, that is 17 days in a row without school, Sat, Dec 19 – Mon, Jan 4.
When are Jackson Public Schools early release days?
- Friday, October 23; Thursday, November 12 and Thursday, February 11. Pickup moves earlier on each of them, so line up after-school care now.
How many days off does Jackson Public Schools have outside the breaks?
- 7 single days spread across the year, with 8 shortened weeks. Parents on Reddit call these the hardest days to cover, so they are listed above by date.
Will snow days extend the Jackson Public Schools school year?
- The published calendar does not list make-up days, so any added days would come from a later district announcement.