Walton County School District Calendar 2026-2027
Students in Walton County School District start the 2026-2027 school year on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 and finish on Friday, May 28, 2027. In between are three breaks: Thanksgiving break (Nov 23-27), winter break (December 21, 2026 to January 1) and spring break (Mar 22-26), plus nine other weekdays without school.
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All 2026-2027 dates
180 student days by our count · Weekends are not listed. Past dates are dimmed.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 11, 2026 | First day of school |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | Early release |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Early release |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | No School Day |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day Holiday |
| Mon, Nov 23 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Holidays · 5 school days off |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Christmas & New Year's Holidays · 10 school days off |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 | Early release |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Mon, Mar 22 to Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Spring Break · 5 school days off |
| Mon, May 17 to Thu, May 27, 2027 | Graduation ceremonies |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | Last day of school |
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Long weekends in 2026-2027
Besides the breaks above, Walton County School District 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, Oct 10 to Tue, Oct 13 | 4 days | No School Day; 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 |
Frequently asked questions
When is spring break 2027 for Walton County School District?
Spring break is Mon, Mar 22 to Fri, Mar 26, 2027. The last day of school before it is Thursday, March 18, 2027, and students return Monday, March 29, 2027.
When does the 2026-2027 school year start and end for Walton County School District?
The first day of school is Tuesday, August 11, 2026 and the last day is Friday, May 28, 2027.
When is winter break 2026 for Walton County School District?
Winter break runs Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Counting weekends and the adjacent days without school, students are off 18 days in a row and go back Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
How long is Thanksgiving break in Walton County School District?
5 school days: Mon, Nov 23 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026.
Does Walton County School District have a fall break?
The 2026-2027 calendar does not include a fall break. The first multi-day break is Thanksgiving (Nov 23-27, 2026).
Where do these Walton County School District dates come from?
Source: the district's “Walton County School District 2026-2027 School Year Calendar (Board Approved December 16, 2025)”, checked on September 29, 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: Walton County School District is based in Defuniak Springs, Florida (Walton County), with about 12,007 students in 21 schools (NCES Common Core of Data, 2024-25). District website: www.walton.k12.fl.us. See all Florida school calendars.