Lake County Schools Calendar 2026–2027

Official 2026-2027 school year calendar for Lake County Schools in Tavares, Leesburg, Clermont, and surrounding communities. Approved by the School Board on January 27, 2025. Includes all holidays, breaks, teacher planning days, and important dates. The district serves approximately 45,000 students.

Official calendar — Official calendar — Approved by Lake County School Board on January 27, 2025. Dates are confirmed for the 2026-2027 school year.
First Day Aug 10, 2026
Last Day May 28, 2027
Thanksgiving Nov 23–27, 2026
Winter Dec 21–31, 2026
Spring Break Major Milestone
Mar 22–26, 2027

Key Dates at a Glance

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
Thanksgiving Holiday November 23–27, 2026 No School
Winter Break December 21–31, 2026 No School
New Year's Day January 1, 2027 (Fri) No School
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
Memorial Day May 31, 2027 (Mon) No School
Last Day of School May 28, 2027 (Fri) School Closes

Lake County 2026-2027 School Year Calendar FloridaSchoolCalendar.com

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.

School Day
Weekend
Holiday (No School)
School Break
First / Last Day
Teacher Day (No Students)

Lake County Public Schools Overview

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 2026-2027 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The first day of school for all Lake County students is Monday, August 10, 2026.

Spring Break runs from Monday, March 22 through Friday, March 26, 2027.

The last day of school is Thursday, May 28, 2027.

Yes. The calendar was approved by the Lake County School Board on January 27, 2025.

Florida's FAST assessments are administered in three windows: fall (September), midyear (January), and spring (April–May). Lake County follows the statewide testing calendar.

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About This Calendar

Data Source: This calendar is compiled from the official Lake County Schools 2026-2027 academic calendar approved by the School Board on January 27, 2025.

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 26, 2026