| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 11, 2025 (Mon) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 1, 2025 (Mon) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 24–28, 2025 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 22, 2025 – January 6, 2026 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 16, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 16, 2026 – March 20, 2026 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 28, 2026 | School Closes |
Complete month-by-month calendar for Polk County Public Schools. Every day is color-coded so you can see school days, holidays, and breaks at a glance.
Polk County Public Schools serves approximately 115,000 students in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Haines City, and surrounding Central Florida communities. Polk County Public Schools is the sixth-largest district in Florida, serving students across a diverse mix of urban and rural communities in the heart of the state. The district operates over 150 schools and offers extensive choice and magnet programs, including STEM academies, International Baccalaureate (IB), and career and technical education.
Polk County also operates the Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School in partnership with Polk State College, where students can earn an Associate's degree alongside their high school diploma. The district observes an extended Thanksgiving Break starting November 22.
The first day of school for all Polk County students is August 11, 2025.
Spring Break runs from March 16, 2026 through March 20, 2026. Students return the following Monday.
The last day of school for the 2025-2026 year is May 28, 2026.
Polk County Public Schools has designated makeup days built into the calendar. If schools are closed due to tropical weather, the district may convert Teacher Planning Days or extend the school year. Parents should follow the district's official website for real-time updates.
Florida's FAST assessments are administered in three windows: fall (September), midyear (January), and spring (April–May). Polk County Public Schools follows the statewide testing calendar set by the Florida Department of Education.
Polk County Public Schools is the sixth-largest district in Florida, serving approximately 115,000 students across over 150 schools in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Haines City, and surrounding communities.
Yes. Polk County partners with Polk State College for dual enrollment. The district also operates the Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School, where students can earn an Associate's degree alongside their high school diploma.
Data Source: This calendar is compiled from the official Polk County Public Schools academic calendar published on polkschoolsfl.com.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Polk 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