Orange County Public Schools Thanksgiving Break 2026

The 2026-2027 Orange County Public Schools calendar puts Thanksgiving break on Mon, Nov 23 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026, the same dates as neighboring Seminole County Public Schools. Plan around Fri, Nov 20, 2026 as the last day of classes and Mon, Nov 30, 2026 as the first day back.

Thanksgiving breakNov 23-27, 20265 school days

Last day beforeFri, Nov 20, 2026

School resumesMon, Nov 30, 2026

Days off in a row9Nov 21 to Nov 29

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Planning notes

Mon, Nov 23, 2026 and Tue, Nov 24, 2026 are possible weather make-up days: if used, school is in session that day.

Verified against Orange County Public Schools’ official 2026-2027 calendar on September 24, 2026 (board-approved on July 30, 2024). Confidence: High.

Source: Orange County Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF) · district calendar page

We fetch this document again every day and compare it with the version we verified; if the district changes it, the dates here are read again.

Note: Approved by the School Board on July 30, 2024 (BoardDocs item 8.03: first semester 87 days, second semester 93 days). Presidents' Day (Feb 15) is a no-school day but is the first-priority severe weather make-up day; then Apr 23 (student holiday), Nov 23 and Nov 24 (Monday and Tuesday of Thanksgiving week). The Superintendent may first use other options such as extended Wednesdays or extending the school year.

Thanksgiving break in nearby districts

27 of the other 27 Florida districts we track have Thanksgiving break the same week.

District	Thanksgiving break	Back to school
Orange County Public Schools	Nov 23-27, 2026	Mon, Nov 30, 2026
Seminole County Public Schools	Nov 23-27, 2026	Mon, Nov 30, 2026
The School District of Osceola County	Nov 23-27, 2026	Mon, Nov 30, 2026
Lake County Schools	Nov 23-27, 2026	Mon, Nov 30, 2026
Volusia County Schools	Nov 23-27, 2026	Mon, Nov 30, 2026
Brevard Public Schools	Nov 23-27, 2026	Mon, Nov 30, 2026
Polk County Public Schools	Nov 23-27, 2026	Mon, Nov 30, 2026
Marion County Public Schools	Nov 23-27, 2026	Mon, Nov 30, 2026
Flagler Schools	Nov 23-27, 2026	Mon, Nov 30, 2026

Frequently asked questions

When does Orange County Public Schools Thanksgiving break start and end?

Thanksgiving break starts Monday, November 23, 2026 and ends Friday, November 27, 2026.

When do Orange County Public Schools students go back to school after Thanksgiving break?

Monday, November 30, 2026.

How many days off is Thanksgiving break?

five school days. With the weekends, students are off 9 days in a row (Sat, Nov 21 to Sun, Nov 29, 2026).

Could Orange County Public Schools Thanksgiving break dates change?

Possibly. The calendar lists Mon, Nov 23, 2026 and Tue, Nov 24, 2026 as possible weather make-up days, inside the break. If the district uses them, the break gets shorter.

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Orange County Public Schools Thanksgiving Break 2026

Planning notes

Thanksgiving break in nearby districts

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