Bay District Schools Calendar 2026-2027

The 2026-2027 calendar for Bay District Schools (BDS) has 32 weekdays without school between the first and last day: 21 in four breaks, ten single holidays and one teacher workday. Classes begin August 10, 2026 and end May 26, 2027; the longest stretch off is winter break, 17 days in a row.

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First dayMon, Aug 10, 2026

Last dayWed, May 26, 2027

Spring breakMar 15-19, 2027back Mon, Mar 22, 2027

Winter breakDec 21 to Jan 1back Tue, Jan 5, 2027

All 2026-2027 dates

176 student days (district count) · Weekends are not listed. Past dates are dimmed.

Bay District Schools 2026-2027 2026-2027 Student Academic Calendar (all schools) dates
Date	Event
Mon, Aug 10, 2026	First day of school
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	Teacher PLC Planning Day (School out for Students) - Storm Day (if needed)
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	Teacher workday, no school for students
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	Possible weather make-up day
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Fall Break · 1 school day off
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Possible weather make-up day
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Columbus Day (School out for Students & Teachers)
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	Teacher PLC Planning Day (School out for Students) - Storm Day (if needed)
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	Teacher workday, no school for students
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	Possible weather make-up day
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day (Holiday for All)
Mon, Nov 23 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Holidays · 5 school days off
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Christmas Holidays · 10 school days off
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Possible weather make-up day
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Wed, Feb 3, 2027	Teacher PLC Planning Day (School out for Students) - Storm Day (if needed)
Wed, Feb 3, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Wed, Feb 3, 2027	Possible weather make-up day
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day
Mon, Mar 15 to Fri, Mar 19, 2027	Spring Holidays · 5 school days off
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday (School Out for Students & Teachers)
Wed, Apr 14, 2027	Teacher PLC Planning Day (School out for Students) - Storm Day (if needed)
Wed, Apr 14, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Wed, Apr 14, 2027	Possible weather make-up day
Fri, May 14 to Tue, May 25, 2027	Graduation ceremonies
Wed, May 26, 2027	Early release
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last day of school

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Verified against Bay District Schools’ official 2026-2027 calendar on September 28, 2026 (board-approved on October 28, 2025). Confidence: High.

Source: Bay District Schools Student Academic Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF) · district calendar page

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Note: Board approved 10/28/2025. Days marked STORM DAY (IF NEEDED) are no school unless needed as weather make-up days: Sep 30, Oct 9 (Fall Break), Oct 28, Dec 21 (first day of Christmas Holidays), Feb 3, Apr 14. Jan 4, 2027 is a records workday for teachers (no school for students); students return Jan 5. Thanksgiving break is listed as 'school out entire week', with students returning Nov 30. Early release: May 26 (last day) is early release for all students; May 25 is early release for high school students only. High school testing days (Dec 16, Dec 17, May 24, May 25) are high school-only exam days. Dec 18 is a full day for all students.

Break details

Long weekends in 2026-2027

Besides the breaks above, Bay District Schools students have 4 long weekends this school year: three or more days in a row without school.

Days off	Length	Why
Sat, Sep 5 to Mon, Sep 7	3 days	Labor Day
Sat, Jan 16 to Mon, Jan 18	3 days	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Sat, Feb 13 to Mon, Feb 15	3 days	Presidents' Day
Fri, Mar 26 to Sun, Mar 28	3 days	Good Friday (School Out for Students & Teachers)

Nearby districts

Compare Bay District Schools with Walton County School District or any other district, with the days both are off.

District	First day	Spring break	Last day
Bay District Schools	Aug 10	Mar 15-19	May 26
Walton County School District	Aug 11	Mar 22-26	May 28

Frequently asked questions

When is spring break 2027 for Bay District Schools?

Spring break is Mon, Mar 15 to Fri, Mar 19, 2027. The last day of school before it is Friday, March 12, 2027, and students return Monday, March 22, 2027.

When does the 2026-2027 school year start and end for Bay District Schools?

The first day of school is Monday, August 10, 2026 and the last day is Wednesday, May 26, 2027, 176 student days in total.

How long is Thanksgiving break in Bay District Schools?

5 school days: Mon, Nov 23 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026.

How many school days are in the Bay District Schools 2026-2027 calendar?

176 student days, as stated on the district's calendar. Our count of every weekday between the first and last day, minus the breaks, holidays and teacher workdays listed below, gives the same number.

Does Bay District Schools have a fall break?

Yes: “Fall Break” is Fri, Oct 9, 2026.

Where do these Bay District Schools dates come from?

Source: the district's “Bay District Schools Student Academic Calendar 2026-2027”, checked on September 28, 2026. We link the document on this page; if the district changes it, we update the dates and the “verified” date.

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About the district: Bay District Schools is based in Panama City, Florida (Bay County), with about 27,558 students in 48 schools (NCES Common Core of Data, 2024-25). District website: www.bay.k12.fl.us. See all Florida school calendars.