Marion County Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Friday
October 9
Local Holiday
No-school days
29 weekdays
8 single days + 21 break days
First day
Monday
August 10
2026
Last day
Wednesday
May 26
2027

School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break 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

Thanksgiving Break
Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 29
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Winter Break
Fri, Dec 18 – Tue, Jan 5
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

  • First Day of School Monday, August 10th First day

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school

October 2026

  • Local Holiday Friday, October 9th No school
  • Teacher Workday Monday, October 12th No school

November 2026

  • Thanksgiving Break Saturday, November 21st – Sunday, November 29th · 5 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Local Holiday Friday, December 18th No school
  • Winter Break Saturday, December 19th – Sunday, January 3rd · 10 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Professional Development Day Monday, January 4th No school
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, January 5th No school
  • Classes Resume Wednesday, January 6th School open
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

  • Spring Break Saturday, March 13th – Sunday, March 21st · 5 school days off Break

April 2027

  • Semester Break Friday, April 16th · 1 school day off Break

May 2027

  • Last Day of School Wednesday, May 26th Last day

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Marion County Schools in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Marion County Schools on eight single days in 2026-2027: Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Friday, October 9 (Local Holiday); Monday, October 12 (Teacher Workday); Friday, December 18 (Local Holiday); Monday, January 4 (Professional Development Day); Tuesday, January 5 (Professional Development Day); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Monday, February 15 (Presidents' Day). Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Saturday, November 21 to Sunday, November 29), Winter Break (Saturday, December 19 to Sunday, January 3), Spring Break (Saturday, March 13 to Sunday, March 21) and Semester Break (Friday, April 16).
When is the first and last day of school at Marion County Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Marion County Schools is Monday, August 10, 2026. The last day of school is Wednesday, May 26, 2027. That's a school year of about 41 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Marion County Schools?
About 179 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Marion County Schools have in 2026-2027?
About 29 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 21 weekdays of breaks plus eight single days off. There are also seven long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Marion County Schools in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 19 days in a row with no school, from Friday, December 18 to Tuesday, January 5, including weekends (ten school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Twenty-nine school days in a row (about six weeks), from Tuesday, October 13 to Friday, November 20.
Which month has the most days off at Marion County Schools?
December has the most, with ten weekdays off.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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