Orange County Public 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 |
| Teacher Workday / Student Holiday | October 12, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23–27, 2026 | 5 days |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | 12 days |
| Teacher Workday / Student Holiday | January 4, 2027 | 1 day |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Presidents Day (schools closed, district offices open) | February 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| Teacher Workday / Student Holiday | March 12, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Break | March 15–19, 2027 | 5 days |
| Teacher Professional Day / Student Holiday | April 23, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Wednesday, May 26, 2027 |
Worth knowing: If storms close schools, missed days are made up first on Feb 15 and Apr 23, then on Nov 23 and 24 of Thanksgiving week.
Source: Orange 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. Orange 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 Orange County Public Schools in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
When is Orange County Public Schools' Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 23–27, 2026.
When is Orange County Public Schools' winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027. Students return Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
When is Orange County Public Schools' spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 15–19, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Orange County Public Schools?
The 2026–27 school year ends Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
Has Orange 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 Orange County Public Schools
Orange County Public Schools serves about 206,000 students in Orange County. Official site: ocps.net.
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