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Palm Beach County School Calendar 2025-2026 (Key Dates)
June 21, 2026 · 6 min read · By Pure Equity Realty
First day, last day, every break, and the school days parents often get wrong, for the School District of Palm Beach County 2025-2026 calendar.
Whether you're already raising a family in Palm Beach County or relocating here, the school calendar runs your year. Here are the key dates for the School District of Palm Beach County 2025-2026 calendar, including a few off-days that catch parents by surprise.
Key Takeaways
- First day of school: Monday, August 11, 2025
- Last day of school: Friday, May 29, 2026
- Winter break: December 22, 2025 to January 2, 2026 (students return Tuesday, January 6)
- Two surprise single-day "Fall Holidays" fall on Sept 23 and Oct 2, 2025.
2025-2026 key dates
- First day (students): Monday, August 11, 2025
- Labor Day: Monday, September 1, 2025 (no school)
- Fall Holiday: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 (no school)
- Fall Holiday: Thursday, October 2, 2025 (no school)
- Thanksgiving break: November 24 to 28, 2025
- Winter break: December 22, 2025 to January 2, 2026 (students return Tuesday, January 6, 2026)
- MLK Day: Monday, January 19, 2026 (no school)
- Spring break: March 16 to 20, 2026
- Spring Holiday: Friday, April 3, 2026 (no school)
- Memorial Day: Monday, May 25, 2026 (no school)
- Last day (students): Friday, May 29, 2026
The days parents get wrong
A few dates trip families up every year:
- Veterans Day (November 11, 2025): students are off, but it's a teacher planning day, not a district holiday.
- Presidents Day: the district calendar does not observe it as a day off. Monday, February 16, 2026 is a normal school day. (There is a separate teacher planning day on February 18.)
- Those two Fall Holidays (Sept 23 and Oct 2) are easy to miss when planning childcare.
Looking ahead to 2026-2027
The next school year is set to begin Monday, August 10, 2026, with the last day on Thursday, May 27, 2027.
Dates are subject to district revision, so always confirm against the official calendar at palmbeachschools.org/calendar, where you can also download the printable version.
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Frequently asked questions
When does school start in Palm Beach County for 2025-2026?
Monday, August 11, 2025 is the first day for students. The year ends Friday, May 29, 2026.
When is spring break in Palm Beach County 2026?
Spring break is March 16 to 20, 2026.
Is Presidents Day a day off in Palm Beach County schools?
No. The 2025-2026 calendar does not observe Presidents Day as a student holiday; February 16, 2026 is a regular school day.
Source
Published June 21, 2026. Dates are from the district's official calendar and may be revised; verify at palmbeachschools.org.
