Palm Beach County 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 |
| Fall Holiday | September 21, 2026 | 1 day |
| Teacher Workday / PDD | October 12, 2026 | 1 day |
| Teacher Workday / PDD | November 3, 2026 | 1 day |
| Fall Holiday / 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 |
| Teacher Workday / PDD | January 4, 2027 | 1 day |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Presidents Day | February 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| No School for Students (coincides with Eid al-Fitr) | March 10, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Break | March 22–26, 2027 | 5 days |
| Teacher Workday / PDD | March 29, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Thursday, May 27, 2027 |
Source: Palm Beach County 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. Palm Beach County 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 Palm Beach County Schools in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Monday, August 10, 2026.
When is Palm Beach County Schools' Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 23–27, 2026.
When is Palm Beach County Schools' winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027. Students return Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
When is Palm Beach County Schools' spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 22–26, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Palm Beach County Schools?
The 2026–27 school year ends Thursday, May 27, 2027.
Has Palm Beach County 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 Palm Beach County Schools
The School District of Palm Beach County serves about 189,000 students in Palm Beach County. Official site: palmbeachschools.org.
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