| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 11, 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 | May 29, 2026 | School Closes |
Complete month-by-month calendar for Lake County Public Schools. Every day is color-coded so you can see school days, holidays, and breaks at a glance.
Lake County Schools serves approximately 46,000 students in Clermont, Leesburg, Tavares, Eustis, Mount Dora, and surrounding communities west of Orlando. Lake County Schools serves a growing suburban-rural district west of Orlando, centered around the rapidly developing Clermont-South Lake area. The district operates 44 schools and offers 180 student days.
The 2025-2026 calendar was approved after a community stakeholder survey, with the chosen option receiving 60% support. Lake County observes Veterans Day and provides a full week off for Thanksgiving. The district offers career academies and dual enrollment with Lake-Sumter State College.
The first day of school for all Lake County students is August 11, 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 May 29, 2026.
Lake County Schools 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). Lake County Schools follows the statewide testing calendar set by the Florida Department of Education.
The 2025-2026 Lake County calendar was approved at a School Board meeting on January 27, 2025, after a stakeholder survey in which the chosen option received 60% support from families and staff.
Yes. Lake County partners with Lake-Sumter State College for dual enrollment, allowing qualifying high school students to earn college credits at no cost.
Data Source: This calendar is compiled from the official Lake County Schools academic calendar published on lake.k12.fl.us.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Lake County 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