Collier County Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027

Complete school year calendar for Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) in Southwest Florida. Includes all holidays, breaks, teacher planning days, and important dates from August 2027 through May 2027. CCPS serves approximately 48,000 students across more than 60 schools in Naples, Immokalee, Marco Island, and surrounding communities.

Official calendar — Official calendar — Approved by Collier County Public Schools School Board. Dates are confirmed for the 2026-2027 school year.
First Day Aug 11, 2026
Last Day May 27, 2027
Thanksgiving Nov 23–27, 2026
Winter Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027
Spring Break Major Milestone
Mar 22–29, 2027

Key Dates at a Glance

Event Date(s) Status
First Day of School August 11, 2026 (Tue) 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 5, 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 22–29, 2027 No School
Good Friday March 26, 2027 (Fri) No School
Memorial Day May 31, 2027 (Mon) No School
Last Day of School May 27, 2027 (Thu) Early Dismissal

Collier County 2026-2027 School Year Calendar FloridaSchoolCalendar.com

Complete month-by-month calendar for Collier 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)

Collier County Public Schools Overview

Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) is a mid-size district in Southwest Florida serving approximately 48,000 students across more than 60 schools in Naples, Immokalee, Marco Island, and surrounding communities. The district is known for its strong academic performance, consistently ranking among the top districts in the state on standardized assessments.

CCPS offers a diverse range of programs including dual-language immersion (Spanish, Haitian Creole), International Baccalaureate (IB) at multiple campuses, STEM academies, and career and technical education pathways. The district also operates several magnet programs and choice schools. As a coastal district, CCPS maintains comprehensive hurricane preparedness plans, with schools frequently serving as emergency shelters during tropical weather events. Parents should monitor the official CCPS website for weather-related updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

The first day of school for all CCPS students is Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Teachers report for pre-planning beginning August 4.

Spring Break for CCPS runs from Monday, March 22 through Monday, March 29, 2027. March 19 is a Teacher Planning Day. Students return on Tuesday, March 30.

Yes. Collier County Public Schools observes Good Friday (March 26, 2027) as a school holiday — it falls within Spring Break.

The last day of school is Thursday, May 27, 2027, which is an early dismissal day for all students.

CCPS 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. Many Collier County schools also serve as emergency shelters during hurricanes. Parents should follow the official CCPS website and local news for real-time updates.

Yes. CCPS schedules periodic early release days throughout the school year for professional learning. The last day of school (May 29, 2027) is also an early dismissal day.

Florida's FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) assessments are administered in three windows: fall (September), midyear (January), and spring (April–May). CCPS follows the statewide testing calendar, with specific dates communicated to families by individual schools.

Yes. All Collier County Public Schools — including those in Immokalee, Naples, Marco Island, Golden Gate, and Everglades City — follow the same district-wide academic calendar. However, individual schools may schedule additional events like open houses and parent conferences on different dates.

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About This Calendar

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

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Collier 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: April 4, 2026