| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 13, 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 23, 2026 – March 27, 2026 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 28, 2026 | School Closes |
Complete month-by-month calendar for Holmes County Public Schools. Every day is color-coded so you can see school days, holidays, and breaks at a glance.
Holmes County School District serves approximately 3,000 students in Bonifay and surrounding rural communities in the western Panhandle. Holmes County is one of Florida's smallest and most rural districts, centered around Bonifay. The district starts school on August 13 and features a unique Fall Break on October 30-31. Spring Break runs March 23-27.
The first day of school for all Holmes County students is August 13, 2025.
Spring Break runs from March 23, 2026 through March 27, 2026. Students return the following Monday.
The last day of school for the 2025-2026 year is May 28, 2026.
Holmes 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). Holmes County School District follows the statewide testing calendar set by the Florida Department of Education.
Yes. Holmes County observes a Fall Break on October 30-31, 2025, which is later than most districts that have fall breaks in mid-October.
Holmes County serves approximately 3,000 students across a handful of schools, making it one of Florida's smallest districts. This small size allows for more personalized instruction.
Data Source: This calendar is compiled from the official Holmes County School District academic calendar published on hdsb.org.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Holmes 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