Polk County Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027

Polk County Public Schools runs from August 11, 2026 to May 27, 2027: 180 instructional days, three breaks totaling 20 school days off, the longest being winter break (Dec 21 to Jan 1). Spring break is Mar 15-19, 2027, one week earlier than neighboring Hillsborough County Public Schools.

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First dayTue, Aug 11, 2026

Last dayThu, May 27, 2027

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

Winter breakDec 21 to Jan 1back Wed, Jan 6, 2027

All 2026-2027 dates

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

Polk County Public Schools 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar dates
Date	Event
Tue, Aug 11, 2026	First day of school
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Early release
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Early release
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Teacher workday, no school for students
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Early release
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Holiday (Veterans Day)
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Early release
Mon, Nov 23 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Fall Break · 5 school days off
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Possible weather make-up day
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Possible weather make-up day
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early release
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Winter Break · 10 school days off
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Possible weather make-up day
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	Early release
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Early release
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Early release
Mon, Mar 15 to Fri, Mar 19, 2027	Spring Break Week · 5 school days off
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	No school for students, teachers and paraeducators
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	Early release
Sat, May 1 to Thu, May 27, 2027	Graduation ceremonies
Thu, May 27, 2027	Early release
Thu, May 27, 2027	Possible weather make-up day
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last day of school

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Verified against Polk County Public Schools’ official 2026-2027 calendar on September 24, 2026 (board-approved version). Confidence: High.

Source: Tentative 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar for Students, Teachers and Paraeducators (revised, February 24, 2026 School Board Approval) (PDF) · district calendar page

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Note: Revised calendar unanimously approved by the School Board on February 24, 2026 (original approved October 22, 2024); the district still titles it "Tentative - dates are subject to change". The district calls the Thanksgiving week off (Nov 23-27) Fall Break. Storm make-up days if needed: Nov 23-24, 2026, Jan 5, 2027 and May 27, 2027 (last student day); the district warns against buying non-refundable travel tickets for those days. Students are dismissed 2.5 hours early on 10 early dismissal days. Student days: 86 (first semester) + 94 (second semester) = 180.

Break details

Long weekends in 2026-2027

Besides the breaks above, Polk County Public Schools students have 5 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
Fri, Oct 16 to Sun, Oct 18	3 days	Teacher workday, no school for students
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	No school for students, teachers and paraeducators

Nearby districts

Compare Polk County Public Schools with Hillsborough County Public Schools or any other district, with the days both are off.

District	First day	Spring break	Last day
Polk County Public Schools	Aug 11	Mar 15-19	May 27
Hillsborough County Public Schools	Aug 10	Mar 22-26	May 28
The School District of Osceola County	Aug 10	Mar 15-19	May 26
Pasco County Schools	Aug 13	Mar 22-26	May 28
School District of Manatee County	Aug 10	Mar 15-19	May 27
Orange County Public Schools	Aug 11	Mar 15-19	May 26
Pinellas County Schools	Aug 11	Mar 15-19	May 27

Frequently asked questions

When is spring break 2027 for Polk County Public 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 Polk County Public Schools?

The first day of school is Tuesday, August 11, 2026 and the last day is Thursday, May 27, 2027, 180 student days in total.

Is there school on Good Friday in Polk County Public Schools?

No. Friday, March 26, 2027 is a day off for students (No school for students, teachers and paraeducators).

Is there school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Polk County Public Schools?

No. Monday, January 18, 2027 is a day off for students (Martin Luther King Jr. Day).

Is there school on Presidents’ Day in Polk County Public Schools?

No. Monday, February 15, 2027 is a day off for students (Presidents' Day).

Where do these Polk County Public Schools dates come from?

Source: the district's “Tentative 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar for Students, Teachers and Paraeducators (revised, February 24, 2026 School Board Approval)”, checked on September 24, 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: Polk County Public Schools is based in Bartow, Florida (Polk County), with about 111,372 students in 160 schools (NCES Common Core of Data, 2024-25). District website: www.polkschoolsfl.com. See all Florida school calendars.