Florida School Calendar 2026-2027
School year dates, holidays, and breaks for Florida students, parents, and teachers.
Printed planning copy: Florida School Calendar 2026-2027
Last updated: 2026-03-10
Official source: https://www.browardschools.com/calendars
Before relying on this printed copy, confirm teacher workdays, early release days, and make-up day rules with your local district.
At-a-glance timeline
Key Dates for Florida School Year 2026-2027
⚠️ Florida requires 180 school days. Broward County starts August 10, 2026; Miami-Dade County starts August 13, 2026. Each district sets its own calendar. Verify with your local district.
Florida School Holidays 2026-2027
Official source tracker
How to verify Florida school calendar dates
Statewide school calendar pages are planning references. Local districts may publish different first day, break, holiday, teacher workday, and make-up day schedules, so final dates should be verified with the district that serves your address.
Major Florida districts to check
Use these local sources when your city or county calendar matters.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Miami-Dade County
Large Florida district; check local start dates, teacher planning days, and breaks.
Broward County Public Schools
Broward County
Major South Florida source for 2026-2027 planning dates.
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Tampa area
Large district serving the Tampa area with its own approved calendar.
Orange County Public Schools
Orlando area
Large Central Florida district; verify local holiday and break schedules.
What to compare on district calendars
State-specific planning insight
Florida calendar planning notes
Florida calendars can differ by county, and hurricane season makes make-up day policies especially important. Large districts such as Miami-Dade, Broward, Hillsborough, Orange, and Palm Beach may publish detailed calendars with teacher planning days and emergency closure guidance.
Why district dates may vary
- • County-based districts often set their own start dates, planning days, and spring break windows.
- • Hurricane or tropical storm closures can change make-up day decisions and sometimes affect holidays or the last day of school.
- • Teacher planning days are common and may create student no-school days that are easy to miss.
Parent planning checklist
- • Check hurricane make-up day notes before assuming the last day is fixed.
- • Compare county calendars if moving within Florida or coordinating family travel across counties.
- • Look for teacher planning days before arranging childcare in August, October, January, and March.
Watch these calendar items
About Florida School Year 2026-2027
Florida's public school system serves approximately 2.9 million students across 67 county-based school districts, each corresponding to one of the state's counties. Florida law mandates a minimum of 180 school days per academic year, with the school year typically beginning in mid-August and ending in late May. The state's warm climate and tourism economy influence its calendar structure; spring break timing is carefully coordinated in many South Florida districts to align with peak tourism periods. Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the fourth-largest district in the nation, along with Broward and Palm Beach County districts, may observe slightly different holiday schedules reflecting the region's multicultural population. Good Friday is observed as a no-school day in many Florida districts. Florida has been a leader in school choice policies, with a robust network of charter schools, magnet programs, and private school scholarship programs that may follow independent calendars. The Florida Department of Education sets statewide standards and accountability frameworks, while individual districts manage day-to-day operations and calendar decisions. Families should consult their specific district's published calendar for accurate dates.
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School Holidays 2026-2027
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Winter break: Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027
Spring Break 2027
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Spring break: Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027
First Day of School 2026
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First day: Aug 10, 2026
Official Sources
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Source tracker and verification notes
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Printable Planning
Print and annotate the Florida calendar
Use the state page with your district calendar
Frequently Asked Questions
When does school start in Florida for 2026-2027?
The Florida school calendar lists Aug 10, 2026 as the planning reference for the first day of school in 2026. Local districts may approve different start dates, so confirm with your district calendar.
When is the last day of school in Florida 2026-2027?
The last day of school for Florida in the 2026-2027 school year is listed as May 28, 2027. The final date can move if a district adds weather or emergency make-up days.
When is winter break in Florida for 2026-2027?
Winter Break in Florida is listed as Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027. District calendars can still vary around teacher workdays, early release days, and local holidays.
When is Spring Break in Florida 2027?
Spring Break in Florida is listed as Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027. Some districts may choose a different spring break week, especially in large metro areas.
When is Thanksgiving break in Florida for 2026?
Thanksgiving Break in Florida is listed as Nov 23, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026. Many districts close for Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday, but local calendars should be verified.
How many school days are in Florida for 2026-2027?
Florida requires 180 instructional days for the 2026-2027 school year.
Are Florida school calendar dates the same in every district?
No. Florida school calendar dates can vary by district because local boards approve their own calendars within state requirements. Use this page as a planning guide, then verify exact dates with your district.