Broward County Public Schools Calendar 2025–2026

Official school year calendar for Broward County Public Schools (BCPS). Approved by the School Board on December 17, 2024. Includes all holidays, breaks, early release days, and teacher planning days from August 2025 through June 2026.

Official calendar — Official calendar — Approved by Broward County Public Schools School Board. Dates are confirmed for the 2025-2026 school year.
First Day Aug 11, 2025
Last Day Jun 3, 2026
Thanksgiving Nov 24–28, 2025
Winter Dec 22, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026
Spring Break Major Milestone
Mar 16–20, 2026

Key Dates at a Glance

Event Date(s) Status
First Day of School August 11, 2025 (Mon) School Opens
Labor Day September 1, 2025 (Mon) No School
Diwali October 20, 2025 (Mon) No School
Veterans Day November 11, 2025 (Tue) No School
Thanksgiving Break November 24–28, 2025 No School
Winter Break December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026 No School
Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 19, 2026 (Mon) No School
Presidents' Day February 16, 2026 (Mon) No School
Spring Break March 16–20, 2026 No School
Memorial Day May 25, 2026 (Mon) No School
Last Day of School June 3, 2026 (Wed) School Closes

Full 2025-2026 School Year Calendar FloridaSchoolCalendar.com

Complete month-by-month calendar for Broward 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

Broward County Public Schools Overview

The Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth-largest school district in the United States and the second-largest in Florida. Serving approximately 260,000 students across more than 300 schools and educational centers, BCPS spans 1,223 square miles in Southeast Florida, including the cities of Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, and Coral Springs.

BCPS is known for a strong network of magnet programs, Cambridge International curricula, and career academies in fields such as aviation (in partnership with Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport) and marine science. The district also operates a Virtual School option for students who prefer a fully online learning model.

For the 2025–2026 school year, BCPS has made Diwali an official school holiday for the first time, reflecting the district's commitment to honoring its multicultural community. The calendar also includes up to five severe weather makeup days — a critical planning detail in this coastal, hurricane-prone region. Parents can stay updated through the BCPS website and the district's mobile app.

Frequently Asked Questions

The first day of school for BCPS students is Monday, August 11, 2025.

Spring Break runs from Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 20, 2026.

Yes. For the first time, BCPS has added Diwali (October 20, 2025) as an official school holiday for students and staff.

BCPS builds up to five severe weather makeup days into the calendar. If schools are closed due to hurricanes or tropical storms, these designated days are used to recover lost instructional time before considering any extension of the school year.

The last day of school is Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

Yes. BCPS schedules regular early release days throughout the school year for staff professional development. Specific early release dates are published in the detailed district calendar available on the BCPS website.

Florida’s FAST assessments are administered during three statewide testing windows: early fall, mid-year, and spring. BCPS follows the schedule set by the Florida Department of Education, and schools communicate specific testing dates to families in advance.

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About This Calendar

Data Source: This calendar is compiled from the official Broward County Public Schools academic calendar published on browardschools.com.

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Broward County 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 18, 2026