Pasco County 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 | October 12, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23–27, 2026 | 5 days |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | 12 days |
| Teacher Planning Day | 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 |
| Teacher Planning Day | March 29, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Friday, May 28, 2027 |
Worth knowing: February 12 and April 16 are school days for now, but turn into days off if they aren't needed to make up lost time; June 1–4 are reserved for storm closures.
Source: Pasco County Schools 2026–27 academic calendar, adopted November 4, 2025 (Board Approved 11/4/2025 printed on 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. Pasco 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 Pasco County Schools in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Thursday, August 13, 2026.
When is Pasco County Schools' Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 23–27, 2026.
When is Pasco County Schools' winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027. Students return Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
When is Pasco County Schools' spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 22–26, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Pasco County Schools?
The 2026–27 school year ends Friday, May 28, 2027.
Has Pasco 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 Pasco County Schools
Pasco County Schools serves about 87,000 students in Pasco County. Official site: pasco.k12.fl.us.
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