Escambia County School District Calendar 2026–2027

Official 2026-2027 school year calendar for Escambia County Public Schools in Pensacola and surrounding communities. Approved by the School Board on February 18, 2025. Includes all holidays, breaks, teacher planning days, and important dates. The district serves approximately 40,000 students.

Official calendar — Official calendar — Approved by Escambia County School Board on February 18, 2025. Dates are confirmed for the 2026-2027 school year.
First Day Aug 12, 2026
Last Day May 25, 2027
Fall Break Nov 23–27, 2026
Winter Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Spring Break Major Milestone
Mar 22–26, 2027

Key Dates at a Glance

Event Date(s) Status
First Day of School August 12, 2026 (Wed) School Opens
Labor Day September 7, 2026 (Mon) No School
Fall Break November 23–27, 2026 No School
Winter Break December 21, 2026 – January 1, 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 22–26, 2027 No School
Memorial Day May 31, 2027 (Mon) No School
Last Day of School May 25, 2027 (Tue) School Closes

Escambia County 2026-2027 School Year Calendar FloridaSchoolCalendar.com

Complete month-by-month calendar for Escambia 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)

Escambia County Public Schools Overview

Escambia County School District serves approximately 40,000 students in Pensacola, Cantonment, and surrounding communities in the western Florida Panhandle. Escambia County is the westernmost school district in Florida, centered around the historic city of Pensacola and its world-famous white-sand beaches. The district serves a diverse military-connected community near Naval Air Station Pensacola, the "Cradle of Naval Aviation."

The district operates on 178 instructional days (slightly fewer than the typical 180) and offers strong JROTC programs reflecting the area's military heritage. Escambia County also provides career and technical education pathways in aviation, healthcare, and maritime industries.

Frequently Asked Questions

The first day of school for all Escambia County students is Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

Spring Break for Escambia County is scheduled for March 22–26, 2027.

The last day of school is Tuesday, May 25, 2027.

Yes. The calendar was approved by the Escambia County School Board on February 18, 2025.

Florida's FAST assessments are administered in three windows: fall (September), midyear (January), and spring (April–May). Escambia County follows the statewide testing calendar.

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About This Calendar

Data Source: This calendar is compiled from the official Escambia County Public Schools 2026-2027 academic calendar approved by the School Board on February 18, 2025.

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Escambia County School District or the Florida Department of Education. While we strive for accuracy, always verify important dates with the official district website.

Last updated: April 2, 2026