| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 11, 2026 (Tue) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23–27, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 21–31, 2026 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 29 – April 2, 2027 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 28, 2027 (Fri) | School Closes |
Complete month-by-month calendar for Orange County Public Schools. Every day is color-coded so you can see school days, holidays, and breaks at a glance.
The Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is the eighth-largest school district in the United States and the fourth-largest in Florida, serving approximately 210,000 students in nearly 200 schools across the greater Orlando area — one of the fastest-growing metro regions in the country.
OCPS is known for its early-start calendar (classes typically begin the first week of August), a schedule partly shaped by Orlando's theme park and hospitality economy. The district offers highly regarded magnet programs, career academies in aerospace, gaming/simulation, and biomedical sciences, and a tuition-free dual-enrollment partnership with Valencia College that lets students earn an Associate's degree before graduation.
OCPS also provides a fully online Virtual School option and has expanded mental health and wellness counseling across all schools in recent years. The projected 2026–2027 calendar follows OCPS's traditional early-start pattern; official dates are subject to School Board approval.
Based on historical patterns, the projected first day is Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
Spring Break is projected for March 29 – April 2, 2027.
These dates are projected and subject to School Board approval.
OCPS historically starts in early August and finishes by mid-to-late May, giving it one of the earliest academic calendars in the state. This is partly driven by the community’s relationship with Orlando’s tourism and hospitality sector.
The projected last day is Wednesday, May 19, 2027.
Yes. OCPS maintains inclement weather policies with built-in makeup days for hurricane-related closures.
OCPS schedules approximately 180 instructional days per year.
Data Source: This calendar is compiled from the official Orange County Public Schools academic calendar published on ocps.net.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Orange 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 18, 2026