Wednesday, October 7, 2026 / Eugene / Springfield
Friday is a no-school day in both 4J and Springfield
October 9 is set aside for staff professional development in Eugene 4J and an in-service day in Springfield, giving many families a four-day school week.
Students in Eugene School District 4J and Springfield Public Schools do not have class Friday, October 9. Both districts list the day for staff work: 4J calls it a professional-development day, while Springfield's academic calendar calls it an in-service day.
The matching date is useful, but the reason not to improvise childcare is even simpler: two large districts are closed at once. Families should check their own school's message for office hours, activities and any program-specific exceptions. Other Lane County districts may run different calendars.
Field notes
What changed: The next school-day interruption is Friday, October 9, with both Eugene 4J and Springfield calendars listing no school.
Why it matters: The same closure date across two large districts can affect childcare, work schedules, meals, transportation and after-school plans.
Who may be affected: 4J and Springfield students, families, school employees and organizations that plan around the school day.