Lakewood Schools To Close For Columbus Day: What Families Should Know

Lakewood School District families should plan for a day off from classes as another closure approaches.

By Dani Sepe, Patch Staff

Oct 7, 2026 1:55 PM EDT

Lakewood public schools will close for Columbus Day. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

LAKEWOOD, NJ — Lakewood public school students will have a day off from classes as the district prepares to close for Columbus Day.

The Lakewood School District calendar lists schools as closed all day Monday, Oct. 12. Classes are scheduled to resume after the one-day closure.

Families can check the district's online calendar for additional schedule information.

The next scheduled closure is Nov. 5 and Nov. 6 for the NJEA Convention.

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