Hillsborough County Public Schools 2026–27 calendar dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | Students’ First Day of School |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day / Non-Student Day |
| Oct 9, 2026 | End of 1st Grading Period |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Non-Student Day |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day / Non-Student Day |
| Nov 23-27, 2026 | Fall Break / Non-Student Days |
| Nov 30, 2026 | Students Return to School |
| Dec 18, 2026 | End of 2nd Grading Period / 1st Semester |
| Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 | Winter Break / Non-Student Days |
| Jan 4, 2027 | Non-Student Day |
| Jan 5, 2027 | Students Return to School |
| Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day / Non-Student Day |
| Feb 12, 2027 | Florida State Fair / Non-Student Day |
| Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents’ Day / Non-Student Day |
| Mar 1, 2027 | Strawberry Festival / Non-Student Day |
| Mar 12, 2027 | End of 3rd Grading Period |
| Mar 22-26, 2027 | Spring Break / Non-Student Days |
| Mar 29, 2027 | Non-Student Day |
| Mar 30, 2027 | Students Return to School |
| Apr 16, 2027 | Non-Student Day |
| May 28, 2027 | Last Day of School / End of 4th Grading Period / 2nd Semester |
Hillsborough County Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027 FAQs
When is the first day of school in Hillsborough County Public Schools for the 2026–2027 school year?
The first day of school for Hillsborough County Public Schools in the 2026–2027 school year is Monday, August 10, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving break in Hillsborough County Public Schools for 2026?
Thanksgiving break for Hillsborough County Public Schools runs from Monday, November 23 through Friday, November 27, 2026.
When is Christmas break in Hillsborough County Public Schools for the 2026–2027 school year?
Christmas break is included within the winter break, which begins on Monday, December 21, 2026 and continues through Friday, January 1, 2027.
When is winter break in Hillsborough County Public Schools?
Winter break for Hillsborough County Public Schools is from Monday, December 21, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. Students return to school on Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
When is spring break in Hillsborough County Public Schools for 2027?
Spring break for the 2026–2027 school year is scheduled from Monday, March 22 through Friday, March 26, 2027.
What is the last day of school in Hillsborough County Public Schools for the 2026–2027 school year?
The last day of school for Hillsborough County Public Schools is Friday, May 28, 2027. This day is a 2.5-hour early release for students.
Are there any non-student holidays during the fall semester?
Yes. Non-student days during the fall semester include Labor Day on September 7, 2026, Veterans Day on November 11, 2026, and the full Thanksgiving break from November 23–27, 2026.
Are there special non-student days in the spring semester?
Yes. Spring semester non-student days include Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 18, 2027, Florida State Fair Day on February 12, 2027, Presidents’ Day on February 15, 2027, Strawberry Festival Day on March 1, 2027, and April 16, 2027.