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Florida School Calendars 2027-2028
Fall break, Thanksgiving, winter and spring break for Florida school districts, plus first and last days.
Fall break
Not common
few districts take one
Thanksgiving break
Mon – Fri
Nov 22–26
2027 · most common dates
Winter break
Mon – Mon
Dec 20 – Jan 3
2027 · most common dates
Spring break
Mon – Mon
Mar 13–20
2028 · most common dates
Holidays and Florida schools
Each 2027-2028 holiday on a school day, and the share of Florida districts we track with no school that day.
| Holiday | Date | Type | No school |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 6 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 11 | Federal holiday | 57% |
| Veterans Day | Thu, Nov 11 | Federal holiday | 79% |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 25 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Fri, Nov 26 | State holiday | 100% |
| Christmas Day (observed) | Fri, Dec 24 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| New Year's Day (observed) | Fri, Dec 31 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 17 | Federal holiday | 93% |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) | Mon, Feb 21 | Federal holiday | 71% |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 29 | Federal holiday | 100% |
Florida school district calendars
Open a district for every day off, early release and break in 2027-2028.
| District | First day | Last day | Thanksgiving | Winter break | Spring break | No-school days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County Public Schools | Aug 10 | May 31 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Mar 13–20 | 31 |
| Collier County Public Schools | Aug 11 | Jun 1 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20–31 | Mar 13–20 | 30 |
| Hillsborough County Public Schools | Aug 10 | May 26 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Mar 13–20 | 29 |
| Leon County Schools | Aug 10 | May 25 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 4 | Mar 13–20 | 29 |
| Monroe County Schools | Aug 11 | May 26 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Mar 20–24 | 29 |
| Orange County Public Schools | Aug 10 | May 24 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Mar 10–17 | 26 |
| Palm Beach County School District | Aug 11 | May 26 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 4 | Mar 13–17 | 27 |
| Polk County Public Schools | Aug 10 | May 25 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 4 | Mar 13–17 | 28 |
| School District of Manatee County | Aug 10 | May 26 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 4 | Mar 13–20 | 26 |
| Seminole County Public Schools | Aug 10 | May 24 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 4 | Mar 13–20 | 27 |
| St. Johns County School District | Aug 10 | May 26 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Mar 10–17 | 29 |
| Suwannee County School District | Aug 10 | May 25 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Apr 10–14 | 34 |
| The School District of Lee County | Aug 10 | May 30 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20–31 | Mar 13–17 | 26 |
| The School District of Osceola County | Aug 10 | May 25 | Nov 22–29 | Dec 20–31 | Mar 13–17 | 30 |
Dates come from each district's published calendar and can change. No-school days count weekdays off between the first and last day, not weekends or summer.
Florida school calendar questions
When is Thanksgiving break 2027 in Florida?
Most often Nov 22–26, 2027: about 93% of the Florida districts with a Thanksgiving break take it then, and students are back Mon, Nov 29. For example: Broward County Public Schools, Nov 22–26; Hillsborough County Public Schools, Nov 22–26; Orange County Public Schools, Nov 22–26.
When is winter break 2027 in Florida?
Most often Dec 20 – Jan 3: about 43% of the Florida districts with a winter break take it then, and students are back Tue, Jan 4. Other common dates are Dec 20 – Jan 4 and Dec 20–31. For example: Broward County Public Schools, Dec 20 – Jan 3; Hillsborough County Public Schools, Dec 20 – Jan 3; Orange County Public Schools, Dec 20 – Jan 3.
When is spring break 2028 in Florida?
Most often Mar 13–20, 2028: about 43% of the Florida districts with a spring break take it then, and students are back Tue, Mar 21. Other common dates are Mar 13–17 and Mar 10–17. For example: Broward County Public Schools, Mar 13–20; Hillsborough County Public Schools, Mar 13–20; Orange County Public Schools, Mar 10–17.
Do Florida schools get the whole week of Thanksgiving off?
Most do: about 100% of the Florida districts we track close for the full week (Nov 22–26). The rest close for 2 or 3 days.
How long is winter break in Florida?
Usually 11 school days, about 2 weeks. The most common winter break runs Dec 20 – Jan 3, and most Florida students go back Tue, Jan 4.
When does school start in Florida?
Most often Aug 10, 2027 (about 79% of the Florida districts we track). Broward County Public Schools and Hillsborough County Public Schools start earliest, on Aug 10; Palm Beach County School District and Collier County Public Schools start latest, on Aug 11.
When is the last day of school in Florida?
Most often May 26, 2028 (about 36% of the Florida districts we track). Orange County Public Schools and Seminole County Public Schools finish earliest, on May 24; Collier County Public Schools finishes latest, on Jun 1.
Is there school on Columbus Day in Florida?
In most districts, no: about 57% of the Florida districts we track have no school on Columbus Day (Mon, Oct 11). The rest are in session.
Is there school on Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) in Florida?
In most districts, no: about 71% of the Florida districts we track have no school on Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) (Mon, Feb 21). The rest are in session.
How many days off do Florida schools have?
About 29 weekdays off on average between the first and last day, counting breaks, holidays and teacher days, not weekends or summer. That's about the same as the 29 we see across all districts we track.
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