Duval County Public Schools calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Monday, August 10, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Monday, August 10, 2026 | |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 1 day |
| Employee Planning/Inservice Day | October 12, 2026 | 1 day |
| Professional Development Day | October 13, 2026 | 1 day |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23–27, 2026 | 5 days |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | 12 days |
| Employee Planning/Inservice Day | January 4, 2027 | 1 day |
| Professional Development Day | January 5, 2027 | 1 day |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Presidents Day | February 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| Professional Development Day | March 11, 2027 | 1 day |
| Employee Planning/Inservice Day | March 12, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Break | March 15–19, 2027 | 5 days |
| Holiday (coincides with Good Friday) | March 26, 2027 | 1 day |
| Weather Day (no school unless needed for make-up) | March 29, 2027 | 1 day |
| Weather Day (no school unless needed for make-up) | April 26, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Friday, May 28, 2027 |
Worth knowing: Two make-up days are held in reserve for June 1–2, so a stormy fall could push the last day of school past May 28.
Source: Duval County Public Schools 2026–27 academic calendar. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
The 2027–28 calendar hasn't been adopted yet. Duval County Public Schools typically starts mid-August; school boards usually approve the following year's calendar between January and May. This page will be updated when the district publishes it.
Questions parents ask
When does school start for Duval County Public Schools in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Monday, August 10, 2026.
When is Duval County Public Schools' Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 23–27, 2026.
When is Duval County Public Schools' winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027. Students return Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
When is Duval County Public Schools' spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 15–19, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Duval County Public Schools?
The 2026–27 school year ends Friday, May 28, 2027.
Has Duval County Public Schools released its 2027–28 calendar?
Not yet. School boards usually approve the following year's calendar between January and May; this page will be updated when the district publishes it.
About Duval County Public Schools
Duval County Public Schools serves about 128,000 students in Duval County. Official site: duvalschools.org.
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