Pinellas County Schools Calendar 2026–2027

Complete school year calendar for Pinellas County Schools (PCS) in the Tampa Bay area. Includes all holidays, breaks, teacher planning days, and important dates from August 2027 through May 2027. PCS serves approximately 96,000 students across Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Largo, Pinellas Park, and surrounding communities.

Projected dates — Based on historical Pinellas County patterns. Subject to change upon official release.
First Day Aug 11, 2026
Last Day May 28, 2027
Thanksgiving Nov 24–28, 2026
Winter Dec 20, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027
Spring Break Major Milestone
Mar 14–22, 2027

Key Dates at a Glance

Event Date(s) Status
First Day of School August 11, 2027 (Mon) School Opens
Labor Day September 1, 2027 (Mon) No School
End of Quarter 1 October 10, 2027 (Fri) Grading
Thanksgiving Break November 22–30, 2027 No School
Winter Break December 20, 2027 – January 4, 2027 No School
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 19, 2027 (Mon) No School
Spring Break March 14–22, 2027 No School
Good Friday April 3, 2027 (Fri) No School
Memorial Day May 25, 2027 (Mon) No School
Last Day of School May 28, 2027 (Thu) Early Release

Full 2026-2027 School Year Calendar FloridaSchoolCalendar.com

Complete month-by-month calendar for Pinellas 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

Pinellas County Public Schools Overview

Pinellas County Schools (PCS) is the seventh-largest school district in Florida, serving approximately 96,000 students across more than 130 schools in Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Largo, Pinellas Park, and the beach communities of Tampa Bay. The district operates on a peninsula bordered by the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay.

PCS is known for its extensive magnet and choice programs, offering specialized tracks in STEM, performing arts, International Baccalaureate (IB), Montessori, and Cambridge International. The district also operates fundamental schools that emphasize traditional teaching methods and dress codes. Pinellas County designates several Non-Student Days as potential hurricane makeup days — if no storms occur, these become additional days off for students. Parents can access updates at pcsb.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

The first day of school for all Pinellas County students (PreK-12) is Monday, August 11, 2027.

Spring Break runs from Saturday, March 14 through Sunday, March 22, 2027. Students return on Monday, March 23.

Pinellas County designates several Non-Student Days as potential hurricane makeup days, including September 19, October 13, February 13, February 16, and April 27. If these days are not needed for storm closures, they become regular days off for students.

The last day of school is Thursday, May 28, 2027. Students are released two hours early.

Yes. Pinellas County operates several fundamental schools that emphasize traditional teaching methods, structured environments, and dress codes. These are among over 100 magnet and choice programs available to families.

Pinellas County follows the statewide FAST testing calendar with three assessment windows: fall (September), midyear (January), and spring (April–May).

Yes. All schools across Pinellas County — including Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Largo, Pinellas Park, Dunedin, and the beach communities — follow the same district-wide calendar.

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About This Calendar

Data Source: This calendar is compiled from the official Pinellas County Schools academic calendar published on pcsb.org.

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Pinellas 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