| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 12, 2026 (Wed) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Fall Break | October 16 & 19, 2026 | No School |
| Veterans Day (Early Release) | November 11, 2026 (Wed) | Early Release |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23–27, 2026 | No School |
| Christmas Break | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | No School |
| 2nd Semester Begins | January 6, 2027 (Wed) | School Resumes |
| 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 |
| Last Day of School (Early Release) | May 26, 2027 (Wed) | School Closes |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
Complete month-by-month calendar for Jackson County Public Schools. Every day is color-coded so you can see school days, holidays, and breaks at a glance.
Jackson County School District serves approximately 6,000 students in Marianna and surrounding communities in the western Panhandle. Jackson County is a rural Panhandle district centered around Marianna, home to Florida Caverns State Park — the only state park in Florida with dry caves.
\nThe 2026-2027 calendar was approved by the Jackson County School Board on January 20, 2026. Students start on August 12 and enjoy a late Spring Break (March 22–26) as well as a Fall Break in mid-October. The district schedules four early release days throughout the year.
The first day of school for all Jackson County students is Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Spring Break runs from March 22, 2027 through March 26, 2027. Students return the following Monday.
The last day of school for the 2026-2027 year is Wednesday, May 26, 2027 (early release day).
Yes. Jackson County observes a Fall Break on October 16 and 19, 2026 (Friday and Monday), creating a four-day weekend with the early release on October 15.
Jackson County has four early release days: October 15, 2026, November 11, 2026 (Veterans Day), December 18, 2026 (end of semester), March 19, 2027, and May 26, 2027 (last day).
Students have no school on January 4, 2027 (Teacher Workday), January 5, 2027 (Teacher In-Service), and April 12, 2027 (Teacher In-Service).
Jackson County is home to Florida Caverns State Park, the only state park in Florida with dry, accessible caves. Schools often take field trips to this unique geological site.
Data Source: This calendar is compiled from the official Jackson County School Board 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, Board Approved on January 20, 2026.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Jackson 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 31, 2026