School calendar 2026 – 2027 — Palm Beach County
School starts August 10, 2026; Thanksgiving runs November 23–27; winter break runs December 21 to January 1; spring break runs March 22–26, 2027; the last day is May 27, 2027.
Verified Nov 6, 2026 Source: School District of Palm Beach County
School year dates
Download ICS| Dates | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 10, 2026 | First day of school | School |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day — no school | School |
| September 21, 2026 | Fall Holiday — no school | School |
| October 12, 2026 | Duty Day / PDD — no school for students | School |
| November 3, 2026 | PDD / Duty Day — no school for students | School |
| November 11, 2026 | Fall Holiday — no school | School |
| November 23 – 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Holiday — no school | Break |
| Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | Winter Break — no school | Break |
| January 4, 2027 | Duty Day / PDD — no school for students | School |
| January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day — no school | School |
| February 15, 2027 | PDD / Duty Day — no school for students | School |
| March 10, 2027 | Spring Holiday — no school | School |
| March 22 – 26, 2027 | Spring Break — no school | Break |
| March 29, 2027 | Duty Day / PDD — no school for students | School |
| May 27, 2027 | Last day of school | School |
| May 28, 2027 | Duty Day — no school for students | School |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day — no school | School |
School-level events (conferences, report cards) may differ from this district calendar. Check with your school for those dates.
What this calendar does not cover
The calendar published by the district applies to public schools. Private schools, charter schools and child care programs set their own dates.
Weather closure days are not known in advance. The decision is announced that morning, and make-up days can shift the end of the year.
How to use the ICS file
The download link produces an .ics file that works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook. Each event covers the whole day, which avoids time zone shifts on import.
Questions parents ask
When does school start in Palm Beach County?
Classes start on August 10, 2026.
When is winter break in Palm Beach County?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027.
When is spring break in Palm Beach County?
Spring break runs March 22–26, 2027.
When is the last day of school in Palm Beach County?
The last day is May 27, 2027.
Does Palm Beach County close for Thanksgiving?
Schools are closed November 23–27, 2026.
Where do these dates come from?
They come from School District of Palm Beach County, checked on November 6, 2026. A district can revise its calendar during the year, so confirm with your school before booking travel.