Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026-2027
Polk County Schools Rev V1 2026–27 calendar dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 3-4, 2026 | Teacher Inservice |
| Aug 5, 2026 | First Day of School (Abbreviated Day - Dismiss at 11 AM) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Election Day (No Classes) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day (No Classes) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Remote Learning Day |
| Oct 5-9, 2026 | Fall Break (No Classes) |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Staff Development (No Classes) |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Remote Learning Day (Election Day) |
| Nov 23-27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Dec 18, 2026 | Abbreviated Day (Dismiss at 10 AM) |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Christmas Break Begins |
| Jan 5, 2027 | Staff Development (No Classes) |
| Jan 6, 2027 | Classes Resume |
| Jan 18, 2027 | MLK Day (No Classes) |
| Jan 19, 2027 | Remote Learning Day |
| Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day (No Classes) |
| Feb 16, 2027 | Remote Learning Day |
| Mar 22-26, 2027 | Spring Break (No Classes) |
| Mar 29, 2027 | Good Monday (No Classes) |
| May 26, 2027 | Last Day of School (Dismiss at 10 AM) |
Polk County Schools Calendar 26-27 Rev V1 FAQs
When is the first day of school in Polk County Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in Polk County Schools for the 2026-2027 school year is August 5, 2026. It is an abbreviated day with dismissal at 11:00 AM.
When is Spring Break in Polk County Schools for 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Polk County Schools is scheduled from March 22 through March 26, 2027. There will be no classes during this period.
When does Christmas Break begin in Polk County Schools for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026, for Polk County Schools.
When is Winter Break in Polk County Schools for 2026-2027?
Winter Break starts on December 21, 2026, with Christmas Break and continues until classes resume on January 6, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Polk County Schools for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break in Polk County Schools is from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Polk County Schools for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for Polk County Schools is May 26, 2027. Students will be dismissed at 10:00 AM.
When is Fall Break in Polk County Schools for 2026-2027?
Fall Break is scheduled from October 5 through October 9, 2026. There will be no classes during this break.
Are there any Remote Learning Days during the 2026-2027 school year?
Yes. Remote Learning Days are scheduled for September 8, 2026, November 3, 2026, January 19, 2027, and February 16, 2027.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Polk County Schools for 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on January 18, 2027. There will be no classes.
When is Presidents' Day in Polk County Schools for 2026-2027?
Presidents' Day is observed on February 15, 2027, and students will not have classes.
When do classes resume after Winter Break in Polk County Schools for 2026-2027?
Classes resume on January 6, 2027, following Winter Break.
Is there a Good Monday holiday in Polk County Schools for 2026-2027?
Yes. Good Monday is observed on March 29, 2027, and there will be no classes.
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