Louisiana Winter Break 2026
Last school day before the break and first day back for the 9 Louisiana districts we track, earliest break first. Days off in a row count weekends and any teacher workday or holiday next to the break.
| District | Last day before break | Back to school | Days off in a row |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish School System | Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | 19 |
| Bossier Schools | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Thu, Jan 7, 2027 | 19 |
| Calcasieu Parish School Board | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | 17 |
| Lafayette Parish School System | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | 17 |
| Livingston Parish Public Schools | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | 18 |
| Rapides Parish School Board | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | 17 |
| St. Tammany Parish Public Schools | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | 18 |
| Tangipahoa Parish School System | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | 18 |
| Jefferson Parish Schools | Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Thu, Jan 7, 2027 | 15 |
Frequently asked questions
When does winter break 2026 start in Louisiana?
For most of the 9 Louisiana districts we track, the last day of school before the break is December 18, 2026 (7 of 9). The earliest is December 17, 2026 and the latest December 22, 2026.
When do Louisiana students go back to school in January 2027?
Most return January 6, 2027 (4 of 9 districts). The first districts are back January 5, 2027 and the last January 7, 2027.
Which Louisiana district has the longest winter break?
East Baton Rouge Parish School System: 19 days in a row without school (December 18, 2026 to January 5, 2027), weekends and adjacent days off included. The shortest is Jefferson Parish Schools with 15 days.
Every date comes from the district’s own calendar and links to it on the district page. How we check the dates →