| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 13, 2026 (Thu) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 23–27, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Recess | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | 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 | June 3, 2027 | School Closes |
Complete month-by-month calendar for Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Every day is color-coded so you can see school days, holidays, and breaks at a glance.
The Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is the third-largest public school district in the United States and the largest in Florida. With approximately 345,000 students in more than 500 schools and centers, M-DCPS serves one of the most linguistically diverse communities in the nation — over 100 languages are spoken, and roughly 60% of students are from Spanish-speaking households.
\nThe district is widely recognized for its magnet school system (one of the nation's largest), career and technical education academies, dual-language immersion programs, and multiple International Baccalaureate (IB) sites. M-DCPS also partners with Miami Dade College's dual-enrollment program, allowing high school students to earn college credit at no cost.
\nLocated in one of the most hurricane-exposed regions in the U.S., the district builds severe-weather makeup days into every calendar. The 2026–2027 calendar was approved by the School Board on December 9, 2025.
The first day of school for all M-DCPS students is Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Spring Recess runs from Monday, March 22 through Friday, March 26, 2027.
Yes. The 2026-2027 calendar was officially approved by the M-DCPS School Board on December 9, 2025.
Yes. M-DCPS builds designated hurricane makeup days into the calendar. If schools are closed due to tropical weather, the district uses these built-in days before considering extending the school year.
The last day of school is Thursday, June 3, 2027.
Yes. M-DCPS elementary and K-8 schools typically observe early release every Wednesday throughout the school year.
Florida's FAST assessments are administered in three windows: fall (September), midyear (January), and spring (April–May). M-DCPS follows the statewide testing calendar.
Data Source: This calendar is compiled from the official Miami-Dade County Public Schools academic calendar published on dadeschools.net.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Miami-Dade County Public 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