School calendar and holidays in Florida
School calendars, breaks, exam dates and holidays in Florida.
Verified Nov 2, 2026 2 districts tracked
Florida at a glance
How the 2026–2027 year differs across Florida
School dates in Florida are not set at state level. Among the districts we track, Broward County goes back first, on August 10, 2026, while Miami-Dade County starts on August 13, 2026 — a gap of 3 days.
Spring break is just as uneven: it runs March 22 – 26, 2027 in Miami-Dade County and March 22 – 26, 2027 in Broward County. Always check your own district’s calendar rather than a state-wide one before booking travel.
Where Florida sits among the states we cover
Across the 11 districts we track nationwide, the first day ranges from August 10, 2026 at San Diego Unified to September 10, 2026 at New York City. The last day ranges from May 26, 2027 at San Diego Unified to June 28, 2027 at New York City.
In Florida, the earliest first day among the districts we track is August 10, 2026 at Broward County, and the latest last day is June 3, 2027 at Miami-Dade County. A date that is early in one state can be late in another, which is why a national “back to school” date does not exist.
Districts we track: 2026–2027 dates
| District | First day | Winter break | Spring break | Last day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County Fourth-largest district in the country · Verified Nov 2, 2026 |
Aug 13, 2026 | Dec 21 – Jan 1, 2027 | Mar 22 – 26, 2027 | Jun 3, 2027 |
| Broward County Second-largest district in Florida · Verified Nov 3, 2026 |
Aug 10, 2026 | Dec 21 – Jan 1, 2027 | Mar 22 – 26, 2027 | May 28, 2027 |
Every date comes from the district’s official calendar. Open a district for the source link, the full event list and the ICS download.
How schools are organised in Florida
Florida organises public schools by county: each county forms a single school district, so the county calendar and the district calendar are the same document. Miami-Dade and Broward, the two largest, are tracked here.
Federal holidays
Full calendar| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | New Year’s Day |
| January 19, 2026 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| February 16, 2026 | Washington’s Birthday |
| May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day |
| June 19, 2026 | Juneteenth |
| July 3, 2026 | Independence Day (observed) |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day |
| October 12, 2026 | Columbus Day |
| November 11, 2026 | Veterans Day |
| November 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Day |
| December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
These holidays are federal. Schools in the state follow their own calendars: a federal holiday can be a school day.
Federal holidays vs Florida school closures
All federal holidaysOnly federal holidays that fall between the first and last day of school are compared. A district can also close on days that are not federal holidays.
Not listed as closures: Columbus Day — Oct 12, 2026.
Every federal holiday in that window appears on the district calendar.
Exams
The SAT and ACT run on national dates, not state ones. See the full SAT and ACT 2026–2027 calendar for every session, registration deadline and score release.
Frequently asked questions
When does school start in Florida in 2026?
There is no single statewide start date. Among the districts we track, classes begin with Miami-Dade County on August 13, 2026 and Broward County on August 10, 2026.
When is spring break in Florida?
Spring break is set district by district, so it is not one week across the whole state. The districts we track break as follows: Miami-Dade County March 22 – 26, 2027 and Broward County March 22 – 26, 2027.
When is the last day of school in Florida?
Among the districts we track, the school year ends with Miami-Dade County on June 3, 2027 and Broward County on May 28, 2027.
Do schools in Florida close on federal holidays?
Not automatically. Federal holidays close government offices and banks, but each district decides whether to take the day off. This page lists the federal holidays and the district calendars separately so you can see where they line up.
Which Florida districts does this site track?
We publish verified calendars for Miami-Dade County and Broward County. Every date comes from the district’s official calendar, shown with its source link and the date it was last checked.
Where do the Florida dates come from?
They come from each district’s official calendar page. We copy the dates, keep the source and show the verification date. Nothing is estimated: a district whose calendar has not been checked shows no dates.
Other states
All school calendars