Volusia County Schools Calendar 2025–2026

Complete school year calendar for Volusia County Schools in Daytona Beach, Deltona, DeLand, New Smyrna Beach, Port Orange, and surrounding communities. Includes all holidays, breaks, teacher planning days, and important dates. The district serves approximately 64,000 students.

Official calendar — Official calendar — Approved by Volusia County Schools School Board. Dates are confirmed for the 2025-2026 school year.
First Day Aug 11, 2025
Last Day May 28, 2026
Thanksgiving Nov 24–28, 2025
Winter Dec 22, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026
Spring Break Major Milestone
Mar 16–20, 2026

Key Dates at a Glance

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 2, 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

Volusia County 2025-2026 School Year Calendar FloridaSchoolCalendar.com

Complete month-by-month calendar for Volusia 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
Teacher Day (No Students)

Volusia County Public Schools Overview

Volusia County Schools serves approximately 64,000 students in Daytona Beach, Deltona, DeLand, New Smyrna Beach, Port Orange, and surrounding communities. Volusia County Schools serves a diverse district along Florida's central Atlantic coast, encompassing Daytona Beach, Deltona, DeLand, and surrounding communities. The district operates over 80 schools and is known for its early release Wednesdays — most elementary schools dismiss early every Wednesday for teacher collaboration.

Volusia County designates certain Professional Learning Days as potential inclement weather makeup days (e.g., September 22). The district offers choice programs including STEM, performing arts, and International Baccalaureate (IB).

Frequently Asked Questions

The first day of school for all Volusia 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.

Volusia County 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). Volusia County Schools follows the statewide testing calendar set by the Florida Department of Education.

Yes. Most Volusia County elementary schools observe early release every Wednesday, with some exceptions during FTE (enrollment count) weeks. This time is dedicated to teacher collaboration and professional development.

Volusia County designates certain Professional Learning Days (such as September 22, 2025) as potential inclement weather makeup days. If not needed for storm closures, they remain regular non-student days.

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About This Calendar

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

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Volusia 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