Fairfax County Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
Key 2026-2027 student dates for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) in Virginia, taken from the district’s official calendar. We list only dates we matched to that calendar, so staff-only days and single-day holidays are left to the official file.
Fairfax County Public Schools key dates 2026-2027
| First day of school | Monday, Aug 24, 2026 |
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| Thanksgiving break | Wednesday, Nov 25, 2026 – Friday, Nov 27, 2026 |
| Winter break | Monday, Dec 21, 2026 – Friday, Jan 1, 2027 |
| Students return after winter break | Monday, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Spring break | Monday, Mar 22, 2027 – Friday, Mar 26, 2027 |
| Last day of school | Wednesday, Jun 16, 2027 |
Checked on . Version: Standard school year calendar, updated 9/29/26.
Source file: 2026-2027-standard-school-year-calendar.pdf
Scope: Fairfax County Public Schools calendar, not all Virginia districts. This is an independent reference, not a district-operated website.
Page content updated: . Source check dates are listed with the dates above.
Planning at a glance
- Winter break spans 10 weekdays (Monday–Friday) from Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027. The first day back is Monday, Jan 4, 2027.
- Spring break spans 5 weekdays. 20 of the other 71 district calendars we track also start spring break on Mar 22, 2027; see the spring break 2027 comparison.
- Thanksgiving break spans 3 weekdays; compare with other districts on the Thanksgiving break 2026 page.
- Weekday counts are calendar arithmetic over the listed ranges, not a count of instructional days.
Fairfax County Public Schools 2026-2027 calendar, August to June
Only the verified dates above are marked. Unmarked weekdays are not necessarily school days; check the official calendar for single-day holidays and staff days.
- First day of school
- Thanksgiving break
- Winter break
- Students return after winter break
- Spring break
- Last day of school
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Add Fairfax County Public Schools dates to your calendar
The .ics file holds 6 all-day events, exactly the dates listed above, each linked to the official source. Open it on your phone or import it into Google Calendar (Settings › Import), Apple Calendar or Outlook.
- Fairfax County Public Schools: First day of school — Aug 24, 2026
- Fairfax County Public Schools: Thanksgiving break — Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026
- Fairfax County Public Schools: Winter break — Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
- Fairfax County Public Schools: Students return after winter break — Jan 4, 2027
- Fairfax County Public Schools: Spring break — Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027
- Fairfax County Public Schools: Last day of school — Jun 16, 2027
Imported events do not update automatically; if the district revises its calendar, download the file again.
Notes from the official calendar
- Calendar scope: Fairfax County Public Schools calendar, not all Virginia districts.
- June 16 is the last day of regular classes and an early-release day. Good Friday, March 26, falls inside spring break; students return March 29.
- Winter break is December 21 through January 1; students return January 4.
- Thanksgiving break is November 25–27.
Other verified Virginia district calendars
Neighboring districts often differ by a week or more; each row applies only to the named district.
| District | First day | Spring break |
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| Virginia Beach City Public Schools | Aug 24, 2026 | Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027 |
| Prince William County Public Schools | Aug 24, 2026 | Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027 |
| Loudoun County Public Schools | Aug 17, 2026 | Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027 |
Fairfax County Public Schools calendar questions
When is the first day of school for Fairfax County Public Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school is Monday, Aug 24, 2026, and the scheduled last day is Wednesday, Jun 16, 2027, according to the official Fairfax County Public Schools calendar.
When is Fairfax County Public Schools spring break 2027?
Spring break is Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027. Confirm any school-specific changes on the official calendar before booking travel.
When is Fairfax County Public Schools winter break 2026-2027?
Winter break is Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027. Students return Monday, Jan 4, 2027.
Is there school the week of Thanksgiving 2026 in Fairfax County Public Schools?
The official Fairfax County Public Schools calendar shows Thanksgiving break as Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026. See the notes on this page for any make-up-day conditions.
Do these dates apply to every school in Virginia?
No. They apply only to Fairfax County Public Schools. Other Virginia districts set their own calendars, and individual schools or programs inside Fairfax County Public Schools can have their own schedules.