Pinellas 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 |
| No school for students (possible hurricane make-up day) | October 12, 2026 | 1 day |
| Veterans Day (possible hurricane make-up day) | November 11, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 21–29, 2026 | 9 days |
| Winter Break | December 19, 2026 – January 3, 2027 | 16 days |
| No school for students (possible hurricane make-up day) | January 4, 2027 | 1 day |
| MLK Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Presidents' Day (possible hurricane make-up day) | February 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Break | March 13–21, 2027 | 9 days |
| No school for students (possible hurricane make-up day) | March 26, 2027 | 1 day |
| No school for students (possible hurricane make-up day) | April 23, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Thursday, May 27, 2027 |
Worth knowing: Days marked as possible hurricane make-up days turn back into school days if storms force closures, and the last day is a two-hour early release.
Source: Pinellas 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. Pinellas 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 Pinellas County Schools in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
When is Pinellas County Schools' Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 21–29, 2026.
When is Pinellas County Schools' winter break?
Winter break runs December 19, 2026 – January 3, 2027. Students return Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
When is Pinellas County Schools' spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 13–21, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Pinellas County Schools?
The 2026–27 school year ends Thursday, May 27, 2027.
Has Pinellas 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 Pinellas County Schools
Pinellas County Schools serves about 88,000 students in Pinellas County. Official site: pcsb.org.
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