| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 10, 2028 (Thu) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 4, 2028 (Mon) | No School |
| Veterans Day (Observed) | November 10, 2028 (Fri) | No School |
| Fall Break (Thanksgiving) | November 20–24, 2028 | No School |
| End of First Semester (84 Days) / Early Dismissal | December 15, 2028 (Fri) | Early Dismissal |
| Winter Break | December 18, 2028 – January 3, 2029 | No School |
| Students Return After Winter Break | January 4, 2029 (Thu) | School Resumes |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 15, 2029 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 19, 2029 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 12–16, 2029 | No School |
| No School for Students | March 30, 2029 (Fri) | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 28, 2029 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School (Early Dismissal) | May 30, 2029 (Wed) | 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 2028-2029 Tentative Instructional Calendar, presented for February 24, 2026 School Board Approval. The district serves approximately 115,000 students across Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Haines City, and surrounding communities.
The first day of school for all Polk County students is Thursday, August 10, 2028.
Spring Break runs from Monday, March 12 through Friday, March 16, 2029.
The last day of school is Wednesday, May 30, 2029. Students are dismissed early.
Yes. Polk County schedules 10 early dismissal days: Sep 1, Oct 12, Oct 27, Nov 17, Dec 15, Jan 12, Feb 16, Mar 9, Apr 27, and May 30, 2029.
Data Source: This calendar is compiled from the official Polk County Public Schools 2028-2029 Tentative Instructional Calendar presented for School Board approval on February 24, 2026.
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: April 4, 2026