- School starts Monday, Aug. 10, 2026 and ends Friday, May 28, 2027, an early release day.
- Thanksgiving break: Nov. 23 to 27. Students are out Saturday, Nov. 21 to Sunday, Nov. 29, back Monday, Nov. 30.
- Winter break: Dec. 21 to Jan. 1. Students are out Saturday, Dec. 19 to Monday, Jan. 4, back Tuesday, Jan. 5.
- Spring break: March 22 to 26. Students are out Friday, March 19 to Sunday, March 28, back Monday, March 29.
- Six early release days for every school. Details below.
The BCPS 2026-27 calendar
This is the district's own calendar, as BCPS publishes it. Tap it to open the full-size image.
Add the BCPS calendar to your phone
Pick a file. Each one is an all-day event per day off or half day, and a break is one event across all its days.
Every date
First and last day, every day off, every early release and grading period dates. 29 events.
Download .ics
Holidays and breaks
Only the days with no school. 13 events.
Download .ics
Early release days
Only the half days. 6 events.
Download .ics
On an iPhone
Tap a file above, then tap Add All. The dates go into the calendar you choose.
In Google Calendar
On a computer, open Google Calendar, then Settings, then Import & export. Choose the file and the calendar to add it to. The dates show up on your Android phone too.
In Outlook
Open the downloaded file, or in Outlook on the web go to Add calendar, then Upload from file.
These files are a copy of the calendar today. If the district changes a date, download the file again.
BCPS vacations and holidays, 2026-27
Every day with no school for students, from the first day to the last: 13 entries and 30 weekdays in all.
| Day off | Dates | Days of the week | School days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day Holiday | Sept. 7 | Mon | 1 |
| School closed Other | Sept. 21 | Mon | 1 |
| Staff planning day Staff day | Oct. 12 | Mon | 1 |
| Staff planning day Staff day | Nov. 3 | Tue | 1 |
| Veterans Day Holiday | Nov. 11 | Wed | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break Break | Nov. 23 to 27 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Winter break Break | Dec. 21 to Jan. 1 | Mon to Fri | 10 |
| Staff planning day Staff day | Jan. 4 | Mon | 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday | Jan. 18 | Mon | 1 |
| Presidents' Day Holiday | Feb. 15 | Mon | 1 |
| School closed Other | March 10 | Wed | 1 |
| Staff planning day Staff day | March 19 | Fri | 1 |
| Spring break Break | March 22 to 26 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
BCPS early release days
Six early release days in all.
| Date | Day | What | Dismissal | Who |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 9 | Fri | End of 1st quarter | Time not printed | All schools |
| Dec. 18 | Fri | End of 2nd quarter | Time not printed | All schools |
| Feb. 12 | Fri | Districtwide | Time not printed | All schools |
| March 18 | Thu | End of 3rd quarter | Time not printed | All schools |
| April 30 | Fri | Districtwide | Time not printed | All schools |
| May 28 | Fri | Last day of school | Time not printed | All schools |
Calendar notes: what to plan around
Long weekends and breaks
Every stretch of three or more days with no school, counting weekends. A half day next to a weekend adds half a day.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Sept. 5 to Monday, Sept. 7. Labor Day. Back Tuesday, Sept. 8.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Sept. 19 to Monday, Sept. 21. School closed. Back Tuesday, Sept. 22.
- 3.5-day weekend: Friday, Oct. 9 at early dismissal to Monday, Oct. 12. End of 1st quarter early release and staff planning day. Back Tuesday, Oct. 13.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, Nov. 21 to Sunday, Nov. 29. Thanksgiving break. Back Monday, Nov. 30.
- 17.5 days off in a row: Friday, Dec. 18 at early dismissal to Monday, Jan. 4. End of 2nd quarter early release, winter break and staff planning day. Back Tuesday, Jan. 5.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Jan. 16 to Monday, Jan. 18. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Back Tuesday, Jan. 19.
- 3.5-day weekend: Friday, Feb. 12 at early dismissal to Monday, Feb. 15. Districtwide early release and Presidents' Day. Back Tuesday, Feb. 16.
- 10.5 days off in a row: Thursday, March 18 at early dismissal to Sunday, March 28. End of 3rd quarter early release, staff planning day and spring break. Back Monday, March 29.
- 2.5-day weekend: Friday, April 30 at early dismissal to Sunday, May 2. Districtwide early release. Back Monday, May 3.
One early release on a Friday or Monday makes a 2.5-day weekend.
Weeks with fewer than five school days
Ten weeks have fewer than five school days, and four weeks have none at all.
| Week of | School days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 7 | 4 | Labor Day |
| Sept. 21 | 4 | School closed |
| Oct. 12 | 4 | Staff planning day |
| Nov. 2 | 4 | Staff planning day |
| Nov. 9 | 4 | Veterans Day |
| Nov. 23 | 0 | Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 21 | 0 | Winter break |
| Dec. 28 | 0 | Winter break |
| Jan. 4 | 4 | Staff planning day |
| Jan. 18 | 4 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb. 15 | 4 | Presidents' Day |
| March 8 | 4 | School closed |
| March 15 | 4 | Staff planning day |
| March 22 | 0 | Spring break |
Teacher workdays: no school for students
Four of the days off are staff days. Teachers work; students stay home. Plan child care as you would for a holiday.
- Monday, Oct. 12: staff planning day
- Tuesday, Nov. 3: staff planning day
- Monday, Jan. 4: staff planning day
- Friday, March 19: staff planning day
Makeup days
Severe weather makeup day, Friday, Oct. 9, Severe weather makeup day, Friday, Dec. 18, Severe weather makeup day, Thursday, March 18, Severe weather makeup day, Friday, April 30 and Severe weather makeup day, Friday, May 28.
Also worth knowing
- The calendar prints no parent-teacher conference days. Schools set their own.
- The calendar prints no testing windows.
- After the last day, the calendar still shows Memorial Day (May 31) and staff planning day (June 1). Students are already out.
First and last day of school
Aug. 10First day, Monday
May 28Last day, Friday
180School days, by our count
30Weekdays off between them
The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. The last day is Friday, May 28, 2027, with early dismissal.
Teachers start sooner. Staff days before school run Aug. 3 to 7.
The district prints 180 instructional days across the quarters. Our count of the calendar matches.
Grading periods
BCPS prints each quarter's start date and day count. The report card date shown for the 4th quarter is for kindergarten to grade 11; grade 12 report cards come Monday, May 24.
| Period | Dates | School days | Report card |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | Aug. 10 to Oct. 9 | 43 | Wednesday, Oct. 21 |
| 2nd quarter | Oct. 13 to Dec. 18 | 42 | Wednesday, Jan. 13 |
| 3rd quarter | Jan. 5 to March 18 | 50 | Tuesday, April 6 |
| 4th quarter | March 29 to May 28 | 45 | Thursday, June 10 |
What the district notes
- All five severe weather makeup days are early release days, including the last day of school. The calendar does not say how a makeup day changes the schedule; the district announces that if it is needed.
- Interim reports go home Wednesday, Sept. 9, Tuesday, Nov. 10, Tuesday, Feb. 16 and Wednesday, April 28.
- Report card and interim report dates may change; the district says it will notify families of any update.
- This calendar is subject to change. Any updates will be communicated and reflected digitally.
Common questions
When does BCPS start in 2026?
The first day of school for Broward County Public Schools is Monday, Aug. 10, 2026.
When is the last day of school for BCPS in 2027?
The last day for students is Friday, May 28, 2027. It is an early release day.
When is winter break for BCPS?
Winter break runs Monday, Dec. 21 to Friday, Jan. 1. Counting weekends and the days next to it, students are out Saturday, Dec. 19 to Monday, Jan. 4 and go back Tuesday, Jan. 5.
When is spring break for BCPS?
Spring break runs Monday, March 22 to Friday, March 26. Counting weekends and the days next to it, students are out Friday, March 19 to Sunday, March 28 and go back Monday, March 29.
When is Thanksgiving break for BCPS?
Thanksgiving break runs Monday, Nov. 23 to Friday, Nov. 27. Counting weekends, students are out Saturday, Nov. 21 to Sunday, Nov. 29 and go back Monday, Nov. 30.
Does BCPS have early release days in 2026-27?
Yes. Friday, Oct. 9 (time not printed), Friday, Dec. 18 (time not printed), Friday, Feb. 12 (time not printed), Thursday, March 18 (time not printed), Friday, April 30 (time not printed) and Friday, May 28 (time not printed) are for every school.
How do I put the BCPS calendar on my phone?
Download one of the .ics files on this page. On an iPhone, open it and tap Add All. On Android or a computer, import it into Google Calendar or Outlook.
How we checked these dates
We read every date off the district's own calendar twice: once from the PDF's text and once from the image, cell by cell against its legend. Then we checked each one against the district's accessible 2026/27 calendar page, the district's 2026-27 calendar synopsis and the BCPS Calendars page.
Every weekday on this page matches its date. The district's printed day counts match our own count of its calendar. If the district changes its calendar, its page is the final word.
Where each date is on the district's calendar
- First day, Aug. 10: BCPS 2026/27 School Year Calendar, Color (PDF), page 1, August grid, 10 circled (legend: First and Last Day of School). Also: BCPS 2026/27 School Calendar, accessible version (date list), "Monday, August 10, 2026, First Day of School"; 2026-2027 School Calendar Synopsis, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (PDF), "Monday, August 10, 2026 Start 1st Quarter (43 days)".
- Last day, May 28: BCPS 2026/27 School Year Calendar, Color (PDF), page 1, May grid, 28 circled and in light blue (legend: First and Last Day of School; Early Release Day). Also: BCPS 2026/27 School Calendar, accessible version (date list), "Friday, May 28, 2027, Early Release Day and Last Day of School"; 2026-2027 School Calendar Synopsis, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (PDF), "Friday, May 28, 2027 Early Release - 6"; "Last Day of School".
- Staff planning days, Aug. 3 to 7: BCPS 2026/27 School Year Calendar, Color (PDF), page 1, August grid, 3 to 7 in orange (legend: Employee Planning, no school for students). Also: BCPS 2026/27 School Calendar, accessible version (date list), "Monday, August 3 - Friday, August 7, 2026, Employee Planning Days - No School for Students"; 2026-2027 School Calendar Synopsis, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (PDF), "Employee Planning Day - 1" to "- 5", August 3 to 7.
- Labor Day, Sept. 7: BCPS 2026/27 School Year Calendar, Color (PDF), page 1, September grid, 7 in yellow (legend: Schools and Administrative Offices Closed). Also: BCPS 2026/27 School Calendar, accessible version (date list), "Monday, September 7, 2026, Schools and Administrative Offices Closed"; 2026-2027 School Calendar Synopsis, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (PDF), "Monday, September 7, 2026 Holiday - 1".
- School closed, Sept. 21: BCPS 2026/27 School Year Calendar, Color (PDF), page 1, September grid, 21 in yellow (legend: Schools and Administrative Offices Closed). Also: BCPS 2026/27 School Calendar, accessible version (date list), "Monday, September 21, 2026, Schools and Administrative Offices Closed"; 2026-2027 School Calendar Synopsis, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (PDF), "Monday, September 21, 2026 Day Off".
- Staff planning day, Oct. 12: BCPS 2026/27 School Year Calendar, Color (PDF), page 1, October grid, 12 in orange (legend: Employee Planning, no school for students). Also: BCPS 2026/27 School Calendar, accessible version (date list), "Monday, October 12, 2026, Employee Planning Day - No School for Students"; 2026-2027 School Calendar Synopsis, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (PDF), "Monday, October 12, 2026 Employee Planning Day - 6".
- Staff planning day, Nov. 3: BCPS 2026/27 School Year Calendar, Color (PDF), page 1, November grid, 3 in orange, in the T (Tuesday) column (legend: Employee Planning, no school for students). Also: BCPS 2026/27 School Calendar, accessible version (date list), "Monday, November 3, 2026, Employee Planning Day - No School for Students" (same date; the web list's weekday is wrong, see discrepancies); 2026-2027 School Calendar Synopsis, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (PDF), "Monday, November 3, 2026 Employee Planning Day - 7" (same date, same weekday error).
- Veterans Day, Nov. 11: BCPS 2026/27 School Year Calendar, Color (PDF), page 1, November grid, 11 in yellow (legend: Schools and Administrative Offices Closed). Also: BCPS 2026/27 School Calendar, accessible version (date list), "Wednesday, November 11, 2026, Schools and Administrative Offices Closed"; 2026-2027 School Calendar Synopsis, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (PDF), "Wednesday, November 11, 2026 Holiday - 2".
- Thanksgiving break, Nov. 23 to 27: BCPS 2026/27 School Year Calendar, Color (PDF), page 1, November grid, 23 and 24 in green (legend: Schools Closed), 25 to 27 in yellow (Schools and Administrative Offices Closed). Also: BCPS 2026/27 School Calendar, accessible version (date list), "Monday, November 23 - Friday, November 27, 2026, Schools Closed"; 2026-2027 School Calendar Synopsis, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (PDF), November 23, 24, 25 and 27 "Day Off"; "Thursday, November 26, 2026 Holiday - 3".
- Winter break, Dec. 21 to Jan. 1: BCPS 2026/27 School Year Calendar, Color (PDF), page 1, December grid, 21, 22, 28 and 29 in green (Schools Closed), 23 to 25, 30 and 31 in yellow (Schools and Administrative Offices Closed); January grid, 1 in yellow. Also: BCPS 2026/27 School Calendar, accessible version (date list), "Monday, December 21 - Friday, December 31, 2026, Schools Closed"; "Friday, January 1, 2027, Schools and Administrative Offices Closed"; 2026-2027 School Calendar Synopsis, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (PDF), December 21 to 31 "Day Off"; "Friday, January 1, 2027 Holiday - 4".
- Staff planning day, Jan. 4: BCPS 2026/27 School Year Calendar, Color (PDF), page 1, January grid, 4 in orange (legend: Employee Planning, no school for students). Also: BCPS 2026/27 School Calendar, accessible version (date list), "Monday, January 4, 2027, Employee Planning Day - No School for Students"; 2026-2027 School Calendar Synopsis, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (PDF), "Monday, January 4, 2027 Employee Planning Day - 8".
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18: BCPS 2026/27 School Year Calendar, Color (PDF), page 1, January grid, 18 in yellow (legend: Schools and Administrative Offices Closed). Also: BCPS 2026/27 School Calendar, accessible version (date list), "Monday, January 18, 2027, Schools and Administrative Offices Closed"; 2026-2027 School Calendar Synopsis, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (PDF), "Monday, January 18, 2027 Day Off".
- Presidents' Day, Feb. 15: BCPS 2026/27 School Year Calendar, Color (PDF), page 1, February grid, 15 in yellow (legend: Schools and Administrative Offices Closed). Also: BCPS 2026/27 School Calendar, accessible version (date list), "Monday, February 15, 2027, Schools and Administrative Offices Closed"; 2026-2027 School Calendar Synopsis, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (PDF), "Monday, February 15, 2027 Holiday - 5".
- School closed, March 10: BCPS 2026/27 School Year Calendar, Color (PDF), page 1, March grid, 10 in green (legend: Schools Closed). Also: BCPS 2026/27 School Calendar, accessible version (date list), "Wednesday, March 10, 2027, Schools Closed"; 2026-2027 School Calendar Synopsis, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (PDF), "Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Day Off".
- Staff planning day, March 19: BCPS 2026/27 School Year Calendar, Color (PDF), page 1, March grid, 19 in orange (legend: Employee Planning, no school for students). Also: BCPS 2026/27 School Calendar, accessible version (date list), "Friday, March 19, 2027, Employee Planning Day - No School for Students"; 2026-2027 School Calendar Synopsis, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (PDF), "Friday, March 19, 2027 Employee Planning Day - 9".
- Spring break, March 22 to 26: BCPS 2026/27 School Year Calendar, Color (PDF), page 1, March grid, 22 to 25 in green (Schools Closed), 26 in yellow (Schools and Administrative Offices Closed). Also: BCPS 2026/27 School Calendar, accessible version (date list), "Monday, March 22 - Friday, March 26, 2027, Schools Closed"; 2026-2027 School Calendar Synopsis, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (PDF), March 22 to 26 "Day Off".
- Memorial Day, May 31: BCPS 2026/27 School Year Calendar, Color (PDF), page 1, May grid, 31 in yellow (legend: Schools and Administrative Offices Closed). Also: BCPS 2026/27 School Calendar, accessible version (date list), "Monday, May 31, 2027, Schools and Administrative Offices Closed"; 2026-2027 School Calendar Synopsis, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (PDF), "Monday, May 31, 2027 Holiday - 6".
- Staff planning day, June 1: BCPS 2026/27 School Year Calendar, Color (PDF), page 1, June grid, 1 in orange (legend: Employee Planning, no school for students). Also: BCPS 2026/27 School Calendar, accessible version (date list), "Tuesday, June 1, 2027, Employee Planning Day - No School for Students"; 2026-2027 School Calendar Synopsis, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (PDF), "Tuesday, June 1, 2027 Employee Planning Day - 10".
- End of 1st quarter, Oct. 9: BCPS 2026/27 School Year Calendar, Color (PDF), page 1, October grid, 9 in light blue (legend: Early Release Day). Also: BCPS 2026/27 School Calendar, accessible version (date list), "Friday, October 9, 2026, Early Release Day"; 2026-2027 School Calendar Synopsis, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (PDF), "Friday, October 9, 2026 Early Release - 1".
- End of 2nd quarter, Dec. 18: BCPS 2026/27 School Year Calendar, Color (PDF), page 1, December grid, 18 in light blue (legend: Early Release Day). Also: BCPS 2026/27 School Calendar, accessible version (date list), "Friday, December 18, 2026, Early Release Day"; 2026-2027 School Calendar Synopsis, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (PDF), "Friday, December 18, 2026 Early Release - 2".
- Districtwide, Feb. 12: BCPS 2026/27 School Year Calendar, Color (PDF), page 1, February grid, 12 in light blue (legend: Early Release Day). Also: BCPS 2026/27 School Calendar, accessible version (date list), "Friday, February 12, 2027, Early Release Day"; 2026-2027 School Calendar Synopsis, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (PDF), "Friday, February 12, 2027 Early Release - 3".
- End of 3rd quarter, March 18: BCPS 2026/27 School Year Calendar, Color (PDF), page 1, March grid, 18 in light blue, in the T (Thursday) column (legend: Early Release Day). Also: BCPS 2026/27 School Calendar, accessible version (date list), "Thursday, March 18, 2027, Early Release Day"; 2026-2027 School Calendar Synopsis, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (PDF), "Wednesday, March 18, 2027 Early Release - 4" (same date; the synopsis weekday is wrong, see discrepancies).
- Districtwide, April 30: BCPS 2026/27 School Year Calendar, Color (PDF), page 1, April grid, 30 in light blue (legend: Early Release Day). Also: BCPS 2026/27 School Calendar, accessible version (date list), "Friday, April 30, 2027, Early Release Day"; 2026-2027 School Calendar Synopsis, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (PDF), "Friday, April 30, 2027 Early Release - 5".
- Last day of school, May 28: BCPS 2026/27 School Year Calendar, Color (PDF), page 1, May grid, 28 circled and in light blue (legend: Early Release Day; First and Last Day of School). Also: BCPS 2026/27 School Calendar, accessible version (date list), "Friday, May 28, 2027, Early Release Day and Last Day of School"; 2026-2027 School Calendar Synopsis, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (PDF), "Friday, May 28, 2027 Early Release - 6".
- 1st quarter: 2026-2027 School Calendar Synopsis, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (PDF), "Monday, August 10, 2026 Start 1st Quarter (43 days)"; the 2nd quarter starts Tuesday, October 13 after the October 12 planning day, so the 1st quarter ends Friday, October 9; "Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Report Cards Issued for First Quarter".
- 2nd quarter: 2026-2027 School Calendar Synopsis, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (PDF), "Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Start 2nd Quarter (42 Days)"; the 3rd quarter starts January 5 after winter break and the January 4 planning day, so the 2nd quarter ends Friday, December 18; "Wednesday, January 13, 2027 Report Cards Issued for Second Quarter".
- 3rd quarter: 2026-2027 School Calendar Synopsis, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (PDF), "Tuesday, January 5, 2027 Start 3rd Quarter (50 Days)"; the 4th quarter starts March 29 after the March 19 planning day and spring break, so the 3rd quarter ends Thursday, March 18; "Tuesday, April 6, 2027 Report Cards Issued for Third Quarter".
- 4th quarter: 2026-2027 School Calendar Synopsis, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (PDF), "Monday, March 29, 2027 Start 4th Quarter (45 Days)"; "Friday, May 28, 2027 Last Day of School"; "Thursday, June 10, 2027 Report Cards Issued for Q4 Grades K-11" (grade 12: "Monday, May 24, 2027").