| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 12, 2026 (Wed) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Fall Holiday (Districtwide) | September 21, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Holidays | November 26–27, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Holidays | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day Holiday | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 15–19, 2027 | No School |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School / Early Release | May 27, 2027 (Thu) | School Closes |
Complete month-by-month calendar for Leon County Public Schools. Every day is color-coded so you can see school days, holidays, and breaks at a glance.
Leon County Schools serves approximately 33,000 students in Tallahassee and surrounding communities — home to the Florida State Capitol. Leon County Schools serves Florida's capital city of Tallahassee, home to Florida State University and Florida A&M University. The district benefits from strong university partnerships for teacher training and dual enrollment.
Leon County's calendar features unique holidays including Fair Day (April 10, 2026) — a local tradition when schools close for the North Florida Fair — and Good Friday. The district also keeps a Fall Holiday (October 2).
The first day of school for all Leon County students is Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Spring Break runs from March 15, 2027 through March 19, 2027. Students return the following Monday.
The last day of school for the 2026-2027 year is Thursday, May 27, 2027.
Yes. The calendar was approved by the Leon County School Board on November 19, 2024.
Florida's FAST assessments are administered in three windows: fall (September), midyear (January), and spring (April–May). Leon County Schools follows the statewide testing calendar set by the Florida Department of Education.
Data Source: This calendar is compiled from the official Leon County Schools academic calendar approved by the LCS Board on November 19, 2024.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Leon County Schools or the Florida Department of Education. While we strive for accuracy, always verify important dates with the official district website.
Last updated: April 2, 2026