Polk 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 |
| No School for Students (teacher staff development/planning) | October 16, 2026 | 1 day |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 | 1 day |
| Fall Break (Thanksgiving) | November 23–27, 2026 | 5 days |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 5, 2027 | 16 days |
| MLK Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Break | March 15–19, 2027 | 5 days |
| No School (students, teachers and paraeducators) | March 26, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Thursday, May 27, 2027 |
Worth knowing: The calendar is still marked tentative, the first two days of Thanksgiving break can be used as storm make-up days, and the last day is an early dismissal.
Source: Polk County Public Schools 2026–27 academic calendar, adopted February 24, 2026 (revised calendar presented for School Board approval). Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
Polk County Public Schools has already adopted its 2027–28 calendar. The first day of school is Tuesday, August 10, 2027, and the last day is May 25, 2028. Breaks and holidays for that year go on this page as the district publishes them.
Source: Polk County Public Schools 2027–28 academic calendar. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Questions parents ask
When does school start for Polk County Public Schools in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
When is Polk County Public Schools' Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 23–27, 2026.
When is Polk County Public Schools' winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 5, 2027. Students return Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
When is Polk County Public Schools' spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 15–19, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Polk County Public Schools?
The 2026–27 school year ends Thursday, May 27, 2027.
Has Polk County Public Schools released its 2027–28 calendar?
Yes — the 2027–28 first day of school is Tuesday, August 10, 2027.
About Polk County Public Schools
Polk County Public Schools serves about 111,000 students in Polk County. Official site: polkschoolsfl.com.
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