School District of Lancaster Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for School District of Lancaster for the 2026-2027 academic year. Official district website
School Year Timeline
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 18, 2026 | School Opens |
| Labor Day Recess | September 4-7, 2026 | No School |
| Fall Break / Professional Development | October 9, 2026 and October 13, 2026 | No School |
| Indigenous Peoples Day | October 12, 2026 | No School |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | November 25-27, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 24-25, 2026 and December 28-30, 2026 | No School |
| New Year's Holiday | December 31, 2026 - January 1, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 | No School |
| Spring Holiday | March 26-29, 2027 | No School |
| Tentative Last Day | May 26, 2027 | School Ends |
Extended Time Off
Four or more days without school created by weekends or adjacent districtwide no-school dates.
| Window | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Break / Professional Development Window | Oct 9–13, 2026 | 5 days |
| Thanksgiving Holiday Window | Nov 21–29, 2026 | 9 days |
| Winter Holiday Window | Dec 24, 2026–Jan 3, 2027 | 11 days |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Window | Jan 15–18, 2027 | 4 days |
| Presidents' Day Window | Feb 12–15, 2027 | 4 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| First Marking Period Ends | October 26, 2026 (Mon) |
| Second Marking Period Ends | January 12, 2027 (Tue) |
| Third Marking Period Ends | March 24, 2027 (Wed) |
Lancaster SD Calendar 2026-2027 PennsylvaniaSchoolCalendar.com
View the full 2026-2027 school year by month.
School District of Lancaster: Enrollment & Schools
Pennsylvania Department of Education enrollment snapshot for 2025–2026, reported as of October 1, 2025.
Schools by grades served
Counts exclude PDE districtwide summary rows. Grade-band counts may overlap when one school serves more than one band.
Schools in the PDE enrollment report
19 schools| School | Grades reported | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Burrowes El Sch | Pre-K–5 | 313 |
| Carter and MacRae El Sch | Pre-K–5 | 389 |
| Fulton El Sch | Pre-K–5 | 306 |
| Hamilton El Sch | Pre-K–5 | 346 |
| Jackson MS | 6–10 | 473 |
| King El Sch | Pre-K–5 | 402 |
| Lafayette El Sch | Pre-K–5 | 407 |
| Lincoln MS | 6–9 | 458 |
| Martin School | Pre-K–8 | 607 |
| McCaskey Campus | 8–12 | 2,635 |
| Phoenix Academy | 9–12 | 245 |
| Price El Sch | Pre-K–5 | 316 |
| Reynolds MS | 6–8 | 507 |
| Ross El Sch | Pre-K–5 | 258 |
| Smith-Wade-El El Sch | Pre-K–5 | 411 |
| Washington El Sch | Pre-K–5 | 455 |
| Wharton El Sch | K–5 | 327 |
| Wheatland MS | 6–8 | 438 |
| Wickersham El Sch | Pre-K–5 | 411 |
Compared With Pennsylvania Districts
Selected highlights from this district calendar and related Pennsylvania calendar pages.
Lancaster SD starts on this date; Lampeter-Strasburg SD (August 26, 2026) and Manheim Central SD (August 25, 2026) use different first-day dates in the related calendar set.
Lancaster SD lists 10 teacher, planning, or student-holiday items beyond the headline break periods.
Lancaster SD ends on this date; Lampeter-Strasburg SD (June 8, 2027) and Manheim Central SD (June 3, 2027) close on different dates in the related calendar set.
Compare key dates with nearby districts
Choose one or two related districts to line up major planning dates with Lancaster SD.
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About This Calendar
Data Source: Archived School District of Lancaster 2026-2027 official calendar PDF. How we verify dates
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with School District of Lancaster, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, or any official district body. While we strive for accuracy, always verify important dates with the official district website.