Brevard Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027

Complete school year calendar for Brevard Public Schools in Melbourne, Palm Bay, Cocoa, Titusville, Merritt Island, and the Space Coast communities. Includes all holidays, breaks, teacher planning days, and important dates. The district serves approximately 74,000 students.

Official calendar — Official calendar — Approved by Brevard County School Board. Dates are confirmed for the 2026-2027 school year.
First Day Aug 10, 2026
Last Day May 26, 2027
Thanksgiving Nov 24–28, 2026
Winter Dec 22, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027
Spring Break Major Milestone
Mar 23–27, 2027

Key Dates at a Glance

Event Date(s) Status
First Day of School August 10, 2026 (Mon) School Opens
Labor Day September 7, 2026 (Mon) No School
Veterans Day November 11, 2026 (Wed) No School
Thanksgiving Break November 23–27, 2026 No School
Winter Break December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027 No School
Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 18, 2027 (Mon) No School
Spring Break March 23–27, 2027 No School
Memorial Day May 31, 2027 (Mon) No School
Last Day of School May 26, 2027 School Closes

Brevard County 2026-2027 School Year Calendar FloridaSchoolCalendar.com

Complete month-by-month calendar for Brevard County Public Schools. Every day is color-coded so you can see school days, holidays, and breaks at a glance.

School Day
Weekend
Holiday (No School)
School Break
First / Last Day
Teacher Day (No Students)

Brevard County Public Schools Overview

Brevard Public Schools serves approximately 74,000 students in Melbourne, Palm Bay, Cocoa, Titusville, Merritt Island, and the Space Coast communities. Brevard Public Schools serves the Space Coast region of Central Florida, home to NASA's Kennedy Space Center and numerous aerospace companies. The district leverages this proximity to offer exceptional STEM and aerospace education programs, including partnerships with NASA and SpaceX.

Brevard County's calendar is notably unique among Florida districts: it features a February Recess (mid-February) and a late Spring Recess (mid-April), rather than a single Spring Break in March like most districts. The school year also runs later, with the last day in late June.

Frequently Asked Questions

The first day of school for Brevard County students is August 10, 2026.

Spring Break runs from Tuesday, March 23 through Saturday, March 27, 2027. Students return the following Monday.

The last day of school for the 2026-2027 year is May 26, 2027.

Brevard Public Schools 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). Brevard Public Schools follows the statewide testing calendar set by the Florida Department of Education.

Brevard County's calendar features a February Recess (around February 16–20, 2027), which is unique among Florida districts. Instead of one large Spring Break in March, Brevard splits the time into two shorter breaks — one in February and one in April. Students return February 23.

Yes. Located on Florida's Space Coast, Brevard County offers exceptional STEM and aerospace programs, with partnerships with NASA, Kennedy Space Center, and SpaceX. Several schools offer specialized aerospace and engineering academies.

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About This Calendar

Data Source: This calendar is compiled from the official Brevard Public Schools academic calendar published on brevardschools.org.

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Brevard Public Schools or the Florida Department of Education. While we strive for accuracy, always verify important dates with the official district website.

Last updated: March 26, 2026