Duval County Public Schools Calendar 2026-27
The next school break in Duval County Public Schools is the Thanksgiving break: Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27.
All school breaks and days off for Duval County Public Schools.
130,054 students
Breaks, holidays and days off
| Break | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | Aug 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Schools/Admin Offices Closed | Sep 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Employee Planning/Inservice | Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Professional Development Day | Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Schools/Admin Offices Closed | Nov 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 23 – 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Winter break | Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | 12 |
| Employee Planning/Inservice | Jan 4, 2027 | 1 |
| Professional Development Day | Jan 5, 2027 | 1 |
| Schools/Admin Offices Closed | Jan 18, 2027 | 1 |
| Schools/Admin Offices Closed | Feb 15, 2027 | 1 |
| Employee Planning/Inservice | Mar 11, 2027 | 1 |
| Professional Development Day | Mar 12, 2027 | 1 |
| Spring break | Mar 15 – 19, 2027 | 5 |
| Schools/Admin Offices Closed | Mar 26, 2027 | 1 |
| Weather Day | Mar 29, 2027 | 1 |
| Weather Day | Apr 26, 2027 | 1 |
| Last Day of School | May 28, 2027 | 1 |
| First Day of School | Aug 10, 2027 | 1 |
| Schools/Admin Offices Closed | Sep 6, 2027 | 1 |
| Employee Planning/Inservice | Oct 11, 2027 | 1 |
| Schools/Admin Offices Closed | Nov 11, 2027 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 22 – 26, 2027 | 5 |
| Winter break | Dec 20 – 31, 2027 | 12 |
| Employee Planning/Inservice | Jan 3, 2028 | 1 |
| Professional Development Day | Jan 4, 2028 | 1 |
| Schools/Admin Offices Closed | Jan 17, 2028 | 1 |
| Weather Day | Feb 18, 2028 | 1 |
| Schools/Admin Offices Closed | Feb 21, 2028 | 1 |
| Spring break | Mar 13 – 17, 2028 | 5 |
| Employee Planning/Inservice | Mar 20, 2028 | 1 |
| Professional Development Day | Mar 21, 2028 | 1 |
| Schools/Admin Offices Closed | Apr 14, 2028 | 1 |
| Weather Day | Apr 17, 2028 | 1 |
| Last Day of School | May 26, 2028 | 1 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Source: Official source (Duval County Public Schools). Last checked: October 12, 2026. More about our sources
School breaks in Duval County Public Schools this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Duval County Public Schools have 3 breaks, adding up to 22 days off including weekends.
The table above lists every break, along with other days off such as federal holidays where the district has published them.
Does this calendar apply to your school?
The dates on this page come from the district's published calendar and apply to its public schools. Private schools and many charter schools set their own calendars. Districts can also change their calendar during the year, for example to make up snow days, so check the district website for the latest version.
Frequently asked questions
How many days of breaks does Duval County Public Schools have in 2026-2027?
22 days including weekends, spread over 3 breaks.
Do these dates apply to every school in Duval County Public Schools?
They apply to the district's public schools. Private schools and some charter schools set their own calendars, so check with your child's school.