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Highlands 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Friday
October 16
Teacher Workday
No-school days
29 weekdays
13 single days + 16 break days
First day
Tuesday
August 11
2026
Last day
Thursday
May 27
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Early Release School Day
August 2026
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September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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December 2026
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January 2027
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February 2027
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March 2027
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April 2027
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May 2027
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Longer breaks

Teacher Workday / Professional Development
Mon, Aug 3 – Mon, Aug 10
8 days off
6 school + 2 weekend days
Holiday
Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 29
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Winter Break
Wed, Dec 23 – Sun, Jan 10
19 days off
13 school + 6 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Mar 13 – Sun, Mar 21
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

No-school days, breaks and schedule changes, month by month.

August 2026

  • Professional Development Day Monday, August 3rd No school
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, August 4th No school
  • Professional Development Day Wednesday, August 5th No school
  • Professional Development Day Thursday, August 6th No school
  • Professional Development Day Friday, August 7th No school
  • Professional Development Day Saturday, August 8th No school
  • Professional Development Day Sunday, August 9th No school
  • Professional Development Day Monday, August 10th No school
  • First Day of School Tuesday, August 11th First day
  • Early Release Wednesday, August 26th Early release

September 2026

  • Local Holiday Monday, September 7th No school
  • Early Release Wednesday, September 23rd Early release

October 2026

  • Early Release Thursday, October 15th Early release
  • Teacher Workday Friday, October 16th No school

November 2026

  • Local Holiday Saturday, November 21st No school
  • Local Holiday Sunday, November 22nd No school
  • Local Holiday Monday, November 23rd No school
  • Local Holiday Tuesday, November 24th No school
  • Local Holiday Wednesday, November 25th No school
  • Local Holiday Thursday, November 26th No school
  • Local Holiday Friday, November 27th No school
  • Local Holiday Saturday, November 28th No school
  • Local Holiday Sunday, November 29th No school

December 2026

  • Early Release Wednesday, December 2nd Early release
  • Winter Break Wednesday, December 23rd – Wednesday, January 6th · 11 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Teacher Workday Thursday, January 7th No school
  • Professional Development Day Friday, January 8th No school
  • Local Holiday Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Early Release Thursday, February 11th Early release
  • Teacher Workday Friday, February 12th No school

March 2027

  • Spring Break Saturday, March 13th – Sunday, March 21st · 5 school days off Break
  • Local Holiday Friday, March 26th No school

April 2027

  • Local Holiday Friday, April 23rd No school

May 2027

  • Last Day of School Thursday, May 27th Last day
  • Teacher Workday Friday, May 28th No school
  • Local Holiday Monday, May 31st No school

Schools using this calendar

24 schools follow the Highlands calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
A
Avon Elementary SchoolAvon Park High SchoolAvon Park Middle SchoolThe Academy At Youth Care Lane
C
Cracker Trail Elementary School
F
Fred Wild Elementary School
H
Highlands County Hospital/Homebound ProgramHighlands County Schools Jail ProgramHighlands Virtual FranchiseHighlands Virtual FranchiseHighlands Virtual SchoolHill-Gustat Middle School
L
Lake Country Elementary SchoolLake Placid Elementary SchoolLake Placid High SchoolLake Placid Middle School
M
Memorial Elementary School
N
Non-Enrolled Pk Exceptional Ed Program
P
Park Elementary School
S
Sebring High SchoolSebring Middle SchoolSebring Pre-K CenterSun 'N Lake Elementary School
W
Woodlawn Elementary School

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Highlands in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Highlands on 27 single days in 2026-2027: Monday, August 3 (Professional Development Day); Tuesday, August 4 (Professional Development Day); Wednesday, August 5 (Professional Development Day); Thursday, August 6 (Professional Development Day); Friday, August 7 (Professional Development Day); Saturday, August 8 (Professional Development Day); Sunday, August 9 (Professional Development Day); Monday, August 10 (Professional Development Day); Monday, September 7 (Local Holiday); Friday, October 16 (Teacher Workday), and 17 more. Breaks: Winter Break (Wednesday, December 23 to Wednesday, January 6) and Spring Break (Saturday, March 13 to Sunday, March 21).
When is the first and last day of school at Highlands in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Highlands is Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The last day of school is Thursday, May 27, 2027. That's a school year of about 41 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Highlands?
About 179 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Highlands have in 2026-2027?
About 29 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 16 weekdays of breaks plus 13 single days off. There are also nine long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Highlands in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 19 days in a row with no school, from Wednesday, December 23 to Sunday, January 10, including weekends (11 school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Twenty-eight school days in a row (about six weeks), from Tuesday, September 8 to Thursday, October 15.
Which month has the most days off at Highlands?
December and January each have the most, with seven weekdays off.
Does Highlands have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has five early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

Source: Highlands, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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