| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Employee Planning / Inservice | August 3–7, 2026 | Staff Only |
| First Day of School | August 10, 2026 (Mon) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| End of 1st Grading Period | October 9, 2026 (Fri) | Grading |
| Employee Planning / Inservice | October 12, 2026 (Mon) | No School – Students |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 25–27, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | No School |
| Employee Planning / Inservice | January 4–5, 2027 | No School – Students |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 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 (Fri) | School Closes |
Complete month-by-month calendar for Duval County Public Schools. Every day is color-coded so you can see school days, holidays, and breaks at a glance.
Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) is the 6th-largest school district in Florida and the 22nd-largest in the United States, serving approximately 129,000 students across more than 190 schools in Jacksonville — the largest city by land area in the contiguous U.S. DCPS encompasses the entire consolidated city-county of Duval County.
The district offers a wide range of programs including magnet schools, career and technical education academies, International Baccalaureate (IB) programs, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. DCPS also operates several specialized schools such as the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts and Stanton College Preparatory School, both of which are consistently ranked among the top high schools in Florida and nationally.
Jacksonville's coastal location makes it susceptible to tropical storms and hurricanes. DCPS designates weather makeup days in the calendar — if schools close due to hazardous weather, the last day of school may be extended. Parents should monitor the district's official website and emergency notification system for real-time updates.
The first day of school for all DCPS students is projected to be Monday, August 10, 2026.
Spring Break for DCPS is projected to run from Monday, March 15 through Friday, March 19, 2027.
The projected last day of school for the 2026-2027 year is Friday, May 28, 2027.
Data Source: This calendar is compiled from the official Duval County Public Schools academic calendar published on duvalschools.org.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Duval 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