| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 9, 2027 (Mon) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 6, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Diwali | October 29, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2027 (Thu) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 22–26, 2027 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 20, 2027 – December 31, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 17, 2028 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 21, 2028 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 13–17, 2028 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 29, 2028 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 31, 2028 (Wed) | School Closes |
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.
The Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth-largest school district in the United States and the second-largest in Florida. With approximately 260,000 students across more than 300 schools and centers, BCPS covers 1,223 square miles of Southeast Florida — from Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood to Coral Springs, Weston, and Pembroke Pines.
\nThe district is well known for its magnet and Cambridge International programs, career academies (including aviation and marine science tracks), and a fully online Virtual School option. BCPS also offers the Children's Services Council–funded after-school enrichment programs district-wide.
\nBCPS includes Diwali as an official school holiday and builds up to five severe weather makeup days into the calendar. The 2027–2028 calendar was approved by the School Board in December 2025.
The first day of school for all BCPS students is Monday, August 9, 2027.
Spring Break runs from Monday, March 13 through Friday, March 17, 2028. Students return on Tuesday, March 21.
Yes. The calendar was officially approved by the BCPS School Board in December 2025, along with the 2026-2027 calendar.
The last day of school is Wednesday, May 31, 2028.
Yes. Diwali (October 29, 2027) is an official BCPS school holiday.
Yes. BCPS includes up to five severe weather makeup days in its calendar.
Florida's FAST assessments are administered in three windows: fall (September), midyear (January), and spring (April–May). BCPS follows the statewide testing calendar.
Data Source: This calendar is compiled from the official Broward County Public Schools 2027-2028 academic calendar approved by the School Board in December 2025.
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 24, 2026