| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 10, 2026 (Mon) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Fall Break (Thanksgiving) | 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 |
| Florida State Fair Day | February 12, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Strawberry Festival Day | March 8, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 22–26, 2027 | No School |
| Last Day of School (2.5-hr Early Release) | May 28, 2027 | School Closes |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
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, with approximately 230,000 students in more than 260 schools. Stretching over 1,000 square miles in the Tampa Bay area, HCPS serves everything from the urban core of Tampa to the agricultural communities of Plant City and eastern Hillsborough.
\nWhat makes HCPS uniquely Floridian: students get days off for the Florida State Fair (February 12) and the Florida Strawberry Festival (March 1) — calendar holidays you won't find in any other major U.S. school district. The district also operates a large magnet school network, IB programs, and career academies in healthcare, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing.
\nHurricane preparedness remains a key planning factor: HCPS designates several makeup days that can be activated if storms cause closures. The 2026–2027 calendar was approved by the School Board on June 17, 2025.
The first day of school for all HCPS students is Monday, August 10, 2026.
Spring Break runs from March 22–26, 2027. Students return on Tuesday, March 30 (March 29 is a teacher planning day).
Yes. This calendar was officially approved by the HCPS School Board on June 17, 2025.
Florida State Fair Day (February 12, 2027) 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. This holiday does not exist in other Florida counties.
Strawberry Festival Day (March 8, 2027) is another Hillsborough County–specific holiday. The Florida Strawberry Festival takes place in Plant City, and students receive the day off.
The last day of school is Friday, May 28, 2027, with a 2.5-hour early release.
HCPS designates hurricane make-up days, including October 12, 2026 and January 4, 2027. If storms cause closures, these days may be converted into student days.
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 26, 2026