Miami-Dade County Public Schools calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Thursday, August 13, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Thursday, August 13, 2026 | |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 1 day |
| Teacher Planning Day | September 21, 2026 | 1 day |
| Teacher Planning Day - District-wide Professional Learning Day | November 3, 2026 | 1 day |
| Veterans' Day | November 11, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23–27, 2026 | 5 days |
| Teacher Planning Day | December 18, 2026 | 1 day |
| Winter Recess | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | 12 days |
| Teacher Planning Day | January 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| All Presidents Day | February 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| Teacher Planning Day | March 10, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Recess | March 22–26, 2027 | 5 days |
| Teacher Planning Day | March 29, 2027 | 1 day |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Thursday, June 3, 2027 |
Worth knowing: Elementary students in grades 2–5 and K-8 center students in grades 2–8 are released an hour early every Wednesday.
Source: Miami-Dade 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. Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade County Public Schools in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Thursday, August 13, 2026.
When is Miami-Dade County Public Schools' Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 23–27, 2026.
When is Miami-Dade County Public Schools' winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027. Students return Monday, January 4, 2027.
When is Miami-Dade County Public Schools' spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 22–26, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Miami-Dade County Public Schools?
The 2026–27 school year ends Thursday, June 3, 2027.
Has Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Miami-Dade County Public Schools serves about 335,000 students in Miami-Dade County. Official site: dadeschools.net.
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