Charlotte County Public Schools Calendar 2025–2026

Complete school year calendar for Charlotte County Public Schools in Southwest Florida. Includes all holidays, breaks, early release days, and important dates from August 2025 through May 2026. The district serves approximately 19,000 students in Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Englewood, and surrounding communities.

Official calendar — Official calendar — Approved by Charlotte County Public Schools School Board. Dates are confirmed for the 2025-2026 school year.
First Day Aug 11, 2025
Last Day May 29, 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
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
Spring Break March 16–20, 2026 No School
Memorial Day May 25, 2026 (Mon) No School
Last Day of School May 29, 2026 (Fri) School Closes

Full 2025-2026 School Year Calendar FloridaSchoolCalendar.com

Complete month-by-month calendar for Charlotte 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

Charlotte County Public Schools Overview

Charlotte County Public Schools serves approximately 19,000 students across 19 schools in Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Englewood, and surrounding communities in Southwest Florida. The district is a close-knit community that prides itself on strong academic outcomes and community engagement.

Charlotte County was significantly impacted by Hurricane Ian in September 2022, which caused widespread damage to school facilities and displaced many families. The district has since undergone major reconstruction and continues to strengthen its emergency preparedness protocols. Charlotte County offers Cambridge International programs, career and technical academies, and dual enrollment partnerships with Florida SouthWestern State College. Parents should monitor yourcharlotteschools.net for updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

The first day of school for all Charlotte County students is Monday, August 11, 2025.

Spring Break runs from Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 20, 2026. Students return on Monday, March 23.

Hurricane Ian (September 2022) caused catastrophic damage to Charlotte County, significantly impacting many school facilities. The district has since rebuilt and improved its emergency preparedness. Designated makeup days are built into the calendar for future weather events.

The last day of school is Friday, May 29, 2026.

Yes. Charlotte County schedules early release days for professional learning throughout the school year. Dates are published on the district website and communicated by schools.

Yes. All Charlotte County Public Schools follow the same district-wide calendar.

Charlotte County follows the statewide FAST testing calendar with three assessment windows: fall, midyear, and spring. Specific dates are communicated at the school level.

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About This Calendar

Data Source: This calendar is compiled from the official Charlotte County Public Schools academic calendar published on yourcharlotteschools.net.

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Charlotte 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