| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 11, 2027 (Mon) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 1, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 24–28, 2027 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 18, 2027 – January 4, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 16, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 16, 2027 – March 20, 2027 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 28, 2027 | School Closes |
Complete month-by-month calendar for Bay County Public Schools. Every day is color-coded so you can see school days, holidays, and breaks at a glance.
Bay County School District serves approximately 27,000 students in Panama City, Panama City Beach, Lynn Haven, and surrounding Panhandle communities. Bay County School District serves the Panama City area in the Florida Panhandle. The district was severely impacted by Hurricane Michael in 2018, a Category 5 storm, and has since rebuilt and strengthened its facilities.
Bay County features a Fall Break (October 9-10), providing an early-October breather. The district also observes Good Friday and schedules graduation in early June. The district has invested heavily in storm-resistant school construction following Hurricane Michael.
The first day of school for all Bay County students is August 11, 2027.
Spring Break runs from March 16, 2027 through March 20, 2027. Students return the following Monday.
The last day of school for the 2027-2027 year is May 28, 2027.
Bay County School District has designated makeup days built into the calendar. If schools are closed due to tropical weather, the district may convert Teacher Planning Days or extend the school year. Parents should follow the district's official website for real-time updates.
Florida's FAST assessments are administered in three windows: fall (September), midyear (January), and spring (April–May). Bay County School District follows the statewide testing calendar set by the Florida Department of Education.
Hurricane Michael (2018) caused catastrophic damage to Bay County, destroying or severely damaging many school buildings. The district has since rebuilt with modern, storm-resistant construction and strengthened emergency preparedness.
Yes. Bay County observes a Fall Break on October 9-10, 2027, coinciding with the end of the first nine weeks.
Data Source: This calendar is compiled from the official Bay County School District academic calendar published on bay.k12.fl.us.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Bay County School District or the Florida Department of Education. While we strive for accuracy, always verify important dates with the official district website.
Last updated: March 18, 2026