| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 11, 2025 (Mon) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 1, 2025 (Mon) | No School |
| End of 1st Grading Period | October 10, 2025 (Fri) | Grading |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2025 (Tue) | No School |
| Fall Break (Thanksgiving) | November 24–28, 2025 | No School |
| End of 2nd Grading Period / 1st Semester | December 19, 2025 (Fri) | Grading |
| Winter Break | December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026 | No School |
| Non-Student Day | January 5, 2026 (Mon) | No School – Students |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Florida State Fair Day | February 13, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 16, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Strawberry Festival Day | March 2, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| End of 3rd Grading Period | March 13, 2026 (Fri) | Grading |
| Spring Break | March 16–20, 2026 | No School |
| Non-Student Day | March 23, 2026 (Mon) | No School – Students |
| Non-Student Day (Good Friday) | April 3, 2026 (Fri) | No School – Students |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School (2.5-hr Early Release) | May 29, 2026 (Fri) | School Closes |
Complete month-by-month calendar for Hillsborough County Public Schools. Every day is color-coded so you can see school days, holidays, and breaks at a glance.
The Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is the seventh-largest school district in the nation and the third-largest in Florida, serving approximately 230,000 students across more than 260 schools in the Tampa Bay area. The district encompasses urban, suburban, and rural communities spanning over 1,000 square miles — from downtown Tampa to the strawberry farms of Plant City and the cow pastures of eastern Hillsborough.
HCPS's calendar reflects its unique local heritage: students enjoy days off for the Florida State Fair (February) and the Florida Strawberry Festival (March) — holidays found in virtually no other district in the country. The district also runs a robust magnet program system, International Baccalaureate schools, and career and technical education academies in healthcare, IT, and advanced manufacturing.
Hillsborough designates several tentative hurricane makeup days (including Veterans Day and days adjacent to Thanksgiving) that may be converted to school days if instructional time is lost to severe weather. Parents should watch the HCPS website for storm-related schedule changes.
The first day of school is Monday, August 11, 2025.
Spring Break runs from March 16–20, 2026. Students return on March 24 (March 23 is a non-student day).
Florida State Fair Day (February 13, 2026) is a unique non-student day specific to Hillsborough County. The Florida State Fair is held annually in Tampa, and the district gives students the day off to attend. This holiday does not exist in other Florida counties.
Strawberry Festival Day (March 2, 2026) is another Hillsborough County–specific holiday. The Florida Strawberry Festival takes place in Plant City, a major agricultural community within the county, and students receive the day off to attend.
Hillsborough designates several tentative hurricane makeup days: November 11 (Veterans Day), November 24–26 (Fall Break days), and January 5. If instructional days are lost to severe weather, these holidays may be converted into regular school days.
The last day of school is Friday, May 29, 2026, with a 2.5-hour early release.
Yes. Hillsborough schedules regular early release days for professional development. The last day of school also features a 2.5-hour early release. The specific weekly early release schedule is published on the district’s official website.
Data Source: This calendar is compiled from the official Hillsborough County Public Schools academic calendar published on hillsboroughschools.org.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Hillsborough 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