Duval County Public Schools School Calendar
Jacksonville, Florida
📅 When does school start back?
🦃 After Thanksgiving Break: Classes resume on November 30, 2026. Always double-check with Duval County Public Schools for any last-minute changes.
❄️ After Winter Break: Classes resume on January 5, 2027. Always double-check with Duval County Public Schools for any last-minute changes.
🌸 After Spring Break: Classes resume on March 22, 2027. Always double-check with Duval County Public Schools for any last-minute changes.
After this: Winter Break in 38 days → see the date
37% of the school year has passed.
About Duval County Public Schools
Duval County Public Schools is based in Jacksonville, Florida. The 2026-2027 school year starts Monday, August 10, 2026, and ends Friday, May 28, 2027. The calendar includes four “Weather Days” built in for make-up time (March 29, April 26 and June 1-2). If no storms hit, students get those days off.
At a Glance
| First Day of School | August 10, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Day of School | May 28, 2027 |
| Total School Days | 180 Days |
| Teacher and staff days (no school for students) | Staff Days: August 3, 2026 to August 7, 2026; October 12, 2026; January 4, 2027; March 12, 2027 |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 |
| Spring Break | March 15–19, 2027 |
Duval County Public Schools School Holidays 2026-2027
These are official dates published by the district. Always confirm with your specific school for any exceptions.
| Holiday / Break | Dates |
|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23–27, 2026 |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 |
| Spring Break | March 15–19, 2027 |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 |
| Christmas Break | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 |
A quick note for families
📌 Good to know
Duval has several Teacher Planning/Inservice days (Aug 3-7, Oct 12, Jan 4 and Mar 12). There are also four “Weather Days” listed (Mar 29, Apr 26 and June 1-2). If no weather days are used, students are off. The last day of school is May 28.
🦃 Thanksgiving Break
Duval County students get a full week off for Thanksgiving, from Monday, November 23 through Friday, November 27, 2026. Schools are closed all five days, so plan travel and childcare early. Classes resume on Monday, November 30.
❄️ Winter Break
Winter break runs from Monday, December 21, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. Schools are closed the whole time. Teachers have a planning day on January 4, and students return on Tuesday, January 5. The district calendar doesn’t state the return date directly, so please confirm it before booking travel.
🌸 Spring Break
Spring break is March 15 to 19, 2027, and schools and district offices are closed all week. Students return on Monday, March 22. Many Jacksonville families use the week for beach trips or visiting relatives, so book early if you plan to travel. Grades for the period close on March 10, just before the break.
🍂 Fall Break
Duval has no fall break. The closest thing is Monday, October 12, a teacher planning day, which makes a three-day weekend after the first grading period ends on October 9.
☀️ Summer Break
Summer break begins after the last day of school, Friday, May 28, 2027. Memorial Day, May 31, is a holiday. June 1 and 2 are held as weather days in case storms force make-up classes. The 2027-28 start date isn’t on this calendar, so check the district website for next year’s dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Duval County Public Schools start school in 2026?
The first day is August 10, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving break for Duval County Public Schools in 2026?
Thanksgiving break is November 23–27, 2026. Classes resume on November 30, 2026.
When is spring break for Duval County Public Schools in 2027?
Spring break is scheduled for March 15–19, 2027. Classes resume March 22, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Duval County Public Schools?
The last day for students is May 28, 2027.
How many instructional days are there?
Florida state law requires a minimum of 180 instructional days. Check the official district calendar for specific make-up day schedules.
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Dates checked against the official Duval County Public Schools calendar. Last checked: November 2, 2026. Checked by MySchoolBreaks.
How I check these dates: I enter them by hand from the district's published 2026-27 calendar and compare them against its PDF. If the district updates its calendar, I update this page. Spotted a mistake? Report it and I'll check it.
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Sources: Duval County Public Schools 2026–2027 calendar (Duval County Public Schools Academic Calendar 2026-2027); official website. Checked by MySchoolBreaks.