Polk County Public Schools Calendar 2026-27
The next school break in Polk County Public Schools is the Thanksgiving break: Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27.
All school breaks and days off for Polk County Public Schools.
111,372 students
Breaks, holidays and days off
| Break | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School for Students | Aug 11, 2026(provisional) | 1 |
| Holiday (Labor Day) | Sep 7, 2026(provisional) | 1 |
| No School for Students or Paraeducators / Teacher Staff Development (Morning) / Teacher Planning Time (Afternoon) | Oct 16, 2026(provisional) | 1 |
| Holiday (Veterans Day) | Nov 11, 2026(provisional) | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 23 – 27, 2026(provisional) | 5 |
| Winter break | Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027(provisional) | 12 |
| No School for Students or Paraeducators / Teacher Workday | Jan 4, 2027(provisional) | 1 |
| No School for Students or Paraeducators / Teacher Staff Development Day / Storm Make-Up Day as needed | Jan 5, 2027(provisional) | 1 |
| Holiday (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) | Jan 18, 2027(provisional) | 1 |
| Holiday (Presidents' Day) | Feb 15, 2027(provisional) | 1 |
| Spring break | Mar 15 – 19, 2027(provisional) | 5 |
| No School for Students, Teachers and Paraeducators | Mar 26, 2027(provisional) | 1 |
| Last Day for Students - Student Early Dismissal | May 27, 2027(provisional) | 1 |
| First Day of School for Students | Aug 10, 2027(provisional) | 1 |
| Holiday (Labor Day) | Sep 6, 2027(provisional) | 1 |
| No School for Students or Paraeducators / Teacher Staff Development (Morning) / Teacher Planning Time (Afternoon) | Oct 15, 2027(provisional) | 1 |
| Holiday (Veterans Day Observed) | Nov 11, 2027(provisional) | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 22 – 26, 2027(provisional) | 5 |
| Winter break | Dec 20 – 31, 2027(provisional) | 12 |
| No School for Students or Paraeducators / Teacher Workday | Jan 3, 2028(provisional) | 1 |
| No School for Students or Paraeducators / Teacher Staff Development Day / Storm Make-Up Day as needed | Jan 4, 2028(provisional) | 1 |
| Holiday (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) | Jan 17, 2028(provisional) | 1 |
| Holiday (Presidents' Day) | Feb 21, 2028(provisional) | 1 |
| Spring break | Mar 13 – 17, 2028(provisional) | 5 |
| No School for Students, Teachers and Paraeducators | Apr 14, 2028(provisional) | 1 |
| Last Day for Students - Student Early Dismissal 10 of 10 | May 25, 2028(provisional) | 1 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Source: Official source (Polk County Public Schools). Last checked: October 12, 2026. More about our sources
School breaks in Polk County Public Schools this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Polk 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 Polk County Public Schools have in 2026-2027?
22 days including weekends, spread over 3 breaks.
Do these dates apply to every school in Polk 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.