| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 6, 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 |
| Presidents' Day | February 16, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 16, 2026 – March 20, 2026 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 2, 2026 | School Closes |
Complete month-by-month calendar for Hernando County Public Schools. Every day is color-coded so you can see school days, holidays, and breaks at a glance.
Hernando County School District serves approximately 23,000 students in Brooksville, Spring Hill, and surrounding communities north of Tampa. Hernando County School District serves a growing suburban community north of Tampa, with Spring Hill as its population center. The district operates 24 schools and starts school on August 6, several days earlier than most Florida districts.
Hernando County schedules regular Early Release Fridays for professional development throughout the year. The district also designates hurricane makeup days on November 24–25 and March 16–17 — if no storms occur, these may become additional student holidays.
The first day of school for all Hernando County students is August 6, 2025.
Spring Break runs from March 16, 2026 through March 20, 2026. Students return the following Monday.
The last day of school for the 2025-2026 year is June 2, 2026.
Hernando County School District 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. Parents should follow the district's official website for real-time updates.
Florida's FAST assessments are administered in three windows: fall (September), midyear (January), and spring (April–May). Hernando County School District follows the statewide testing calendar set by the Florida Department of Education.
Hernando County starts on August 6, 2025, a few days before most Florida districts. This allows the district to build in additional professional development time and hurricane makeup days throughout the year.
Hernando County designates November 24–25 and March 16–17, 2026 as hurricane makeup days. If these days aren't needed for storm closures, they may become regular student holidays or professional development days.
Data Source: This calendar is compiled from the official Hernando County School District academic calendar published on hernandoschools.org.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Hernando 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: March 18, 2026