DeSoto Parish Schools Calendar 2026-2027
If you have been searching for “DeSoto Parish Schools Calendar 2026-2027”, then you are not alone. The school calendar is essential for schools to coordinate and communicate with all the students and parents of various classes and in different schools. Because of this, a school must maintain a proper calendar that delineates student and non-student days, school and non-school days, as well as the various breaks throughout the year.
This page contains the major holiday dates from the 2026 school calendar for DeSoto Parish Schools in Louisiana.
Please check back regularly for any amendments that may occur, or consult the DeSoto Parish Schools website for their 2026-2027 approved calendar. You may also wish to visit the school district homepage to check for any urgent or last-minute updates that may not have been incorporated into the official calendars.
Also note that we have incorporated non-student days such as teachers preparation days, teachers services days, and professional development days into the dates below. Visit the link above to view the full, original school calendar.
DeSoto Parish Schools Calendar 2024-2025
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| SCHOOL HOLIDAYS | STARTS | FINISHES |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | 4 Aug 2024 (Thu) | |
| Fall Break | 3 Oct 2024 (Mon) | 7 Oct 2024 (Fri) |
| Thanksgiving Break | 21 Nov 2024 (Mon) | 25 Nov 2024 (Fri) |
| Christmas Break | 19 Dec 2024 (Mon) | 4 Jan 2025 (Wed) |
| Mid Winter Break | 20 Feb 2025 (Mon) | 24 Feb 2025 (Fri) |
| Spring Break | 3 Apr 2025 (Mon) | 7 Apr 2025 (Fri) |
| Last Day of School | 18 May 2025 (Thu) | |
| Summer Break | 19 May 2025 (Fri) |
Here is a summary of the 2025-2026 DeSoto Parish Schools (Louisiana) calendar — key dates, holidays, and notes — based on the published district calendar PDF
📅 DeSoto Parish Schools 2025-2026 Calendar — Key Dates & Events
| Date / Period | Event / Notes |
|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2025 | School Board approved the academic calendar for 2025-2026 |
| Aug 4-6, 2025 | Staff PD / in-service days (students not in session) |
| Aug 7, 2025 | First day of school for students (first day of fall semester) |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Labor Day holiday — schools closed |
| Oct 3, 2025 | End of first grading period |
| Oct 6–10, 2025 | Fall Break (no school) |
| Nov 10, 2025 | SPT (Student / Parent / Teacher) conferences — students do not attend |
| Nov 24-28, 2025 | Thanksgiving holiday break |
| Dec 18, 2025 | End of second grading period (semester) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Flex day (if needed) or staff work day |
| Dec 22, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026 | Christmas / Winter break (schools closed) |
| Jan 5-6, 2026 | Staff PD / pre-semester in-service days (students off) |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Students return — start of spring semester |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day — holiday |
| Feb 16-20, 2026 | Mardi Gras / mid-winter holiday break |
| Mar 13, 2026 | End of 3rd grading period |
| Mar 30-31, 2026 & Apr 1-3, 2026 | Spring Break & Easter Monday holiday (note: Easter Monday is off) |
| Apr 7, 2026 | SPT conferences — students do not attend |
| May 8, 2026 | Last attendance day for seniors |
| May 21, 2026 | End of 4th grading period / last regular student day |
| May 22, 2026 | Staff work day / closing day — students off |
