Lee County Schools calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 1 day |
| Yom Kippur | September 21, 2026 | 1 day |
| Professional Duty Day (remote) | October 19, 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 |
| Professional Duty Day (remote) | January 4, 2027 | 1 day |
| MLK Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Break | March 22–26, 2027 | 5 days |
| Professional Duty Day (remote) | March 29, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Thursday, May 27, 2027 |
Worth knowing: The last day is an early dismissal, and June 1–4 are held in reserve as storm make-up days, so the year could run longer.
Source: Lee County Schools 2026–27 academic calendar, adopted November 4, 2025 (Board Approved 11/04/2025 printed on calendar). Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
Lee County Schools has already adopted its 2027–28 calendar. The first day of school is Tuesday, August 10, 2027, and the last day is May 30, 2028. Breaks and holidays for that year go on this page as the district publishes them.
Source: Lee County Schools 2027–28 academic calendar. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Questions parents ask
When does school start for Lee County Schools in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
When is Lee County Schools' Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 23–27, 2026.
When is Lee County Schools' winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027. Students return Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
When is Lee County Schools' spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 22–26, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Lee County Schools?
The 2026–27 school year ends Thursday, May 27, 2027.
Has Lee County Schools released its 2027–28 calendar?
Yes — the 2027–28 first day of school is Tuesday, August 10, 2027.
About Lee County Schools
The School District of Lee County serves about 103,000 students in Lee County. Official site: leeschools.net.
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