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49 totalCheck public holidays and school term dates in Louisiana (LA), United States. Below is a quick reference for region-wide holiday dates and school calendar periods.
Today in Louisiana is Friday, April 10, 2026.
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Public holidays in Louisiana (LA) 2026
Public holidays in Louisiana include national dates such as New Year's Day and Christmas Day, along with region-specific holidays such as Day After New Year's and Mardi Gras.
HolidayDate
New Year's DayThursday, January 1
Day After New Year'sFriday, January 2
Martin Luther King Jr. DayMonday, January 19
Mardi GrasTuesday, February 17
Good FridayFriday, April 3
Independence Day (observed)Friday, July 3
Labor DayMonday, September 7
Election DayTuesday, November 3
Veterans DayWednesday, November 11
Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 26
Christmas DayFriday, December 25
Source: Louisiana Division of Administration. Last checked: April 9, 2026.
School term dates in Louisiana 2026
These school dates are provided as a region-wide reference for Louisiana in 2026.
PeriodStartEndNotes
School calendarVaries by districtVaries by districtLouisiana school systems publish their own calendars. Use official Louisiana school performance and system resources to reach your local district. Source
Winter breakVaries by districtVaries by districtCheck your local system calendar through Louisiana's official school resources. Source
Spring breakVaries by districtVaries by districtCheck your local system calendar through Louisiana's official school resources. Source
Source: Louisiana Department of Education. Last checked: April 9, 2026.