Hillsborough 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 |
| Non-Student Day | October 12, 2026 | 1 day |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 | 1 day |
| Fall Break (Thanksgiving) | November 23–27, 2026 | 5 days |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | 12 days |
| Non-Student Day | January 4, 2027 | 1 day |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Florida State Fair Day | February 12, 2027 | 1 day |
| Presidents Day | February 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| Strawberry Festival Day | March 8, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Break | March 22–26, 2027 | 5 days |
| Non-Student Day | March 29, 2027 | 1 day |
| Non-Student Day | April 16, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Friday, May 28, 2027 |
Worth knowing: Students are released early every Monday, and if hurricanes close schools, days off like Oct 12, Nov 11 and Nov 23–25 can become school days.
Source: Hillsborough County Public Schools 2026–27 academic calendar, adopted June 2025. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
Hillsborough County Public Schools has already adopted its 2027–28 calendar. The first day of school is Tuesday, August 10, 2027, and the last day is May 26, 2028. Breaks and holidays for that year go on this page as the district publishes them.
Source: Hillsborough County Public Schools 2027–28 academic calendar. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Questions parents ask
When does school start for Hillsborough County Public Schools in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Monday, August 10, 2026.
When is Hillsborough County Public Schools' Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 23–27, 2026.
When is Hillsborough County Public Schools' winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027. Students return Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
When is Hillsborough County Public Schools' spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 22–26, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Hillsborough County Public Schools?
The 2026–27 school year ends Friday, May 28, 2027.
Has Hillsborough County Public Schools released its 2027–28 calendar?
Yes — the 2027–28 first day of school is Tuesday, August 10, 2027.
About Hillsborough County Public Schools
Hillsborough County Public Schools serves about 224,000 students in Hillsborough County. Official site: hillsboroughschools.org.
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