For families
Palm Beach County school calendar, 2026–2027
Every holiday, break, and teacher work day when students are home — pulled straight from the School District of Palm Beach County calendar approved by the School Board. Print a copy for the fridge, or check the district site for last-minute changes.
Next day offLabor DayMon, Sept 7, 2026
Days off for students
15 scheduled non-school days, in order.
- Mon, Sept 7, 2026Labor DayHoliday
- Mon, Sept 21, 2026Fall HolidayHoliday
- Mon, Oct 12, 2026Teacher work dayNo schoolNo school for students
- Tue, Nov 3, 2026Professional development dayNo schoolNo school for students
- Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans DayHoliday
- Nov 23 – 27, 2026Thanksgiving BreakBreakFull week off
- Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027Winter BreakBreakStudents return Tue, Jan 5
- Mon, Jan 4, 2027Teacher work dayNo schoolNo school for students
- Mon, Jan 18, 2027Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. DayHoliday
- Mon, Feb 15, 2027Professional development dayNo schoolNo school for students
- Wed, Mar 10, 2027Spring HolidayHoliday
- Mar 22 – 26, 2027Spring BreakBreakFull week off
- Mon, Mar 29, 2027Teacher work dayNo schoolNo school for students
- Fri, May 28, 2027Teacher work dayNo schoolNo school for students
- Mon, May 31, 2027Memorial DayHoliday
Other key dates
- Tue, Aug 11, 2026First day of schoolKey date
- Fri, Oct 9, 2026End of 1st quarter (secondary)Key date
- Mon, Nov 2, 2026End of 1st trimester (elementary)Key date
- Fri, Dec 18, 2026End of 1st semesterKey date
- Fri, Feb 12, 2027End of 2nd trimester (elementary)Key date
- Fri, Mar 19, 2027End of 3rd quarter (secondary)Key date
- Thu, May 27, 2027Last day of schoolKey date
Emergency make-up days are set at the Superintendent's discretion, and individual schools may add early-release days. Always confirm with your school before making plans.