Walton County School District Calendar 2026–2027

Complete school year calendar for Walton County School District in DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Santa Rosa Beach (30A), and surrounding Emerald Coast communities. Includes all holidays, breaks, teacher planning days, and important dates. The district serves approximately 12,000 students.

Official calendar — Official calendar — Board Approved December 16, 2025. Dates are confirmed for the 2026-2027 school year.
First Day Aug 11, 2026
Last Day May 28, 2027
Thanksgiving Nov 23–27, 2026
Winter Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Spring Break Major Milestone
Mar 22–26, 2027

Key Dates at a Glance

Event Date(s) Status
First Day of School August 11, 2026 (Tue) School Opens
Labor Day September 7, 2026 (Mon) No School
Veterans Day November 11, 2026 (Wed) No School
Thanksgiving Break November 23–27, 2026 No School
Winter Break December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 No School
Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 18, 2027 (Mon) No School
Presidents' Day February 15, 2027 (Mon) No School
Spring Break March 22–26, 2027 No School
Memorial Day May 31, 2027 (Mon) No School
Last Day of School May 28, 2027 School Closes

Walton County 2026-2027 School Year Calendar FloridaSchoolCalendar.com

Complete month-by-month calendar for Walton 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)

Walton County Public Schools Overview

Walton County School District serves approximately 12,000 students in DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Santa Rosa Beach (30A), and surrounding Emerald Coast communities. Walton County stretches from the Emerald Coast beaches of 30A to the rural interior around DeFuniak Springs. The district serves a fast-growing tourism-driven community and offers career programs in hospitality and marine trades.

Frequently Asked Questions

The first day of school for all Walton County students is August 11, 2026.

Spring Break runs from March 22, 2027 through March 26, 2027. Students return the following Monday.

The last day of school for the 2026-2027 year is May 28, 2027.

Walton County School District 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). Walton County School District follows the statewide testing calendar set by the Florida Department of Education.

Yes. Walton County encompasses the popular 30A beach communities (Santa Rosa Beach, Seaside, Rosemary Beach) as well as the inland town of DeFuniak Springs.

Given its Emerald Coast location, Walton County offers hospitality, culinary, and marine career pathways reflecting the region's tourism economy.

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About This Calendar

Data Source: This calendar is compiled from the official Walton County School District academic calendar published on walton.k12.fl.us.

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Walton County School District or the Florida Department of Education. While we strive for accuracy, always verify important dates with the official district website.

Last updated: March 26, 2026