When does school start in Florida?
For 2026–27, first days among tracked Florida districts range from August 10, 2026 (Brevard Public Schools) to August 13, 2026 (Pasco County Schools). Florida schools typically start early-to-mid August, most districts on August 10.
Districts, sorted by first day
| District | First day | Last day | Spring break |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard Public Schools | August 10, 2026 | May 26, 2027 | March 22–26, 2027 |
| Broward County Public Schools | August 10, 2026 | May 28, 2027 | March 22–26, 2027 |
| Duval County Public Schools | August 10, 2026 | May 28, 2027 | March 15–19, 2027 |
| Hillsborough County Public Schools | August 10, 2026 | May 28, 2027 | March 22–26, 2027 |
| Osceola County Schools | August 10, 2026 | May 26, 2027 | March 15–19, 2027 |
| Palm Beach County Schools | August 10, 2026 | May 27, 2027 | March 22–26, 2027 |
| Lee County Schools | August 11, 2026 | May 27, 2027 | March 22–26, 2027 |
| Orange County Public Schools | August 11, 2026 | May 26, 2027 | March 15–19, 2027 |
| Pinellas County Schools | August 11, 2026 | May 27, 2027 | March 13–21, 2027 |
| Polk County Public Schools | August 11, 2026 | May 27, 2027 | March 15–19, 2027 |
| Miami-Dade County Public Schools | August 13, 2026 | June 3, 2027 | March 22–26, 2027 |
| Pasco County Schools | August 13, 2026 | May 28, 2027 | March 22–26, 2027 |
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Questions parents ask
When does school start in Florida in 2026?
Among tracked districts, first days range from August 10, 2026 (Brevard Public Schools) to August 13, 2026 (Pasco County Schools). Most families should check their own district — the table on this page links every one.
Does Florida have a law about when school can start?
Under Florida Statute 1001.42, public school districts may not open before August 10 in any year, so the earliest any Florida district could begin the 2026–27 school year was Monday, August 10, 2026, with each district choosing its own first day on or after that date.
When is spring break in Florida in 2027?
Spring break varies by district — tracked districts fall between the week of March 13, 2027 and the week of March 22, 2027. Your district's page has the exact week.