# Polk County Public Schools calendar 2026-27: no-school days, breaks, early release Next day off: Friday, October 16 (No school); next break: Fall break, November 23 to 27. ## Add to your calendar - [Google Calendar feed URL](https://mavolife.com/school-calendars/fl/polk-county-public-schools/calendar.ics): copy this link into Google Calendar's From URL option. - [Apple Calendar](webcal://mavolife.com/school-calendars/fl/polk-county-public-schools/calendar.ics) - [Download calendar file](https://mavolife.com/school-calendars/fl/polk-county-public-schools/calendar.ics) - [Official 2026–27 printable PDF](https://cdnsm5-ss20.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_3007318/File/Community/Calendars/2026-2027%20English%20School%20Calendar.pdf) - [Official 2027–28 printable PDF](https://cdnsm5-ss20.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_3007318/File/Community/Calendars/POLK%20English%202027-2028%20School%20Calendar%202.24.26%20Board%20Approved.pdf) ## 2026–27 student dates - August 11: First day of school. Students begin the 2026–2027 school year. - September 4: Early release. Students are dismissed 150 minutes (2.5 hours) early. - September 7: Labor Day. Students do not attend school for Labor Day. - September 8 to 11: First interim reports. First interim reports are distributed during this week. - October 2: Early release. Students are dismissed 150 minutes (2.5 hours) early. - October 15: End of first grading period. The first 9-week grading period ends after 46 days. - October 16: No school. Students do not attend school. - October 19: Second quarter begins. Grades are due and the second quarter begins. - October 26: First report cards. First 9-week report cards are distributed. - October 30: Early release. Students are dismissed 150 minutes (2.5 hours) early. - November 11: Veterans Day. Students do not attend school for Veterans Day. - November 16 to 20: Second interim reports. Second interim reports are distributed during this week. - November 20: Early release. Students are dismissed 150 minutes (2.5 hours) early. - November 23 to 27: Fall break. Students do not attend school during fall break. - December 18: End of semester; last day before winter break. Students are dismissed 150 minutes (2.5 hours) early. This is the end of the first semester and second grading period and the last school day before winter break. - December 21, 2026 to January 5, 2027: Winter break. Students do not attend school during winter break; students return January 6, 2027. - January 1: New Year's Day. Students do not attend school for New Year's Day. - January 4: No school. Students do not attend school. - January 5: No school. Students do not attend school. - January 6: Students return; third quarter begins. Students return after winter break and the third quarter begins. - January 12: Second report cards. Second grading-period report cards are distributed. - January 15: Early release. Students are dismissed 150 minutes (2.5 hours) early. - January 18: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Students do not attend school for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. - February 8 to 12: Third interim reports. Third interim reports are distributed during this week. - February 12: Early release. Students are dismissed 150 minutes (2.5 hours) early. - February 15: Presidents’ Day. Students do not attend school for Presidents’ Day. - March 11: End of third grading period. The third 9-week grading period ends after 45 days. - March 12: Early release. Students are dismissed 150 minutes (2.5 hours) early. - March 15 to 19: Spring break. Students do not attend school during spring break. - March 22: Third-period grades due. Grades are due for the third 9-week grading period. - March 26: No school. Students do not attend school. - March 30: Third report cards. Third grading-period report cards are distributed. - April 19 to 23: Fourth interim reports. Fourth interim reports are distributed during this week. - April 23: Early release. Students are dismissed 150 minutes (2.5 hours) early. - May 17: Elementary grades due. Elementary school grades are due; this is the 172nd student day. - May 27: Last day of school; early dismissal. Last day for students; end of the second semester. Students are dismissed 150 minutes (2.5 hours) early. Source: [Official 2026–27 PDF](https://cdnsm5-ss20.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_3007318/File/Community/Calendars/2026-2027%20English%20School%20Calendar.pdf). Checked August 13, 2026. ## 2027–28 student dates - August 10: First day of school. First day of school for students. - September 3: Early release. Students are dismissed 150 minutes (2.5 hours) early. - September 6: Labor Day. No school for students for Labor Day. - October 14: Early release. Students are dismissed 150 minutes (2.5 hours) early. - October 14: First grading period ends. End of the first 9-week grading period. - October 15: No school for students. No school for students; teacher staff development and planning are also listed. - October 18: Second quarter begins. Second quarter begins. - October 29: Early release. Students are dismissed 150 minutes (2.5 hours) early. - November 11: Veterans Day observed. No school for students for Veterans Day observed. - November 19: Early release. Students are dismissed 150 minutes (2.5 hours) early. - November 24 to 26: Fall break. No school for students during fall break. November 22–23 are storm make-up days as needed and are not included. - December 17: Early release. Students are dismissed 150 minutes (2.5 hours) early. - December 17: First semester and second grading period end. End of the first semester and second grading period; last school day before winter break. - December 20, 2027 to January 3, 2028: Winter break. Winter break begins. No school for students through January 3; January 4 is a storm make-up day as needed and is not included. - January 5: Students return; third quarter begins. Students return after winter break and begin the third quarter. - January 14: Early release. Students are dismissed 150 minutes (2.5 hours) early. - January 17: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. No school for students for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. - February 18: Early release. Students are dismissed 150 minutes (2.5 hours) early. - February 21: Presidents’ Day. No school for students for Presidents’ Day. - March 9: Third grading period ends. End of the third 9-week grading period. - March 10: Early release. Students are dismissed 150 minutes (2.5 hours) early. - March 13 to 17: Spring break. No school for students during spring break. - April 13: Early release. Students are dismissed 150 minutes (2.5 hours) early. - April 14: No school for students. No school for students. - May 25: Last day of school; early release and semester end. Last day for students; students are dismissed 150 minutes (2.5 hours) early. The second semester ends. Source: [Official 2027–28 PDF](https://cdnsm5-ss20.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_3007318/File/Community/Calendars/POLK%20English%202027-2028%20School%20Calendar%202.24.26%20Board%20Approved.pdf). Checked September 29, 2026. This page is an independent convenience copy. Polk County Public Schools's PDFs remain the source of truth, and dates can change after publication. [View this school calendar on Mavo](https://mavolife.com/school-calendars/fl/polk-county-public-schools)