Charlotte County Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027

Complete school year calendar for Charlotte County Public Schools in Southwest Florida. Includes all holidays, breaks, early release days, and important dates from August 2027 through May 2027. 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 2026-2027 school year.
First Day Aug 10, 2026
Last Day May 28, 2027
Thanksgiving Nov 24–28, 2026
Winter Dec 22, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027
Spring Break Major Milestone
Mar 15–19, 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
Presidents' Day February 15, 2027 (Mon) No School
Spring Break March 15–19, 2027 No School
Memorial Day May 31, 2027 (Mon) No School
Last Day of School May 28, 2027 School Closes

Charlotte County 2026-2027 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
Teacher Day (No Students)

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 Charlotte County students is August 10, 2026.

Spring Break runs from Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 20, 2027. 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 for the 2026-2027 year is May 28, 2027.

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 26, 2026