Hillsborough County Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
Key 2026-2027 student dates for Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) in Florida, 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.
Hillsborough County Public Schools key dates 2026-2027
| First day of school | Monday, Aug 10, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Thanksgiving break | Monday, Nov 23, 2026 – Friday, Nov 27, 2026 |
| Winter break | Monday, Dec 21, 2026 – Friday, Jan 1, 2027 |
| Students return after winter break | Tuesday, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Spring break | Monday, Mar 22, 2027 – Friday, Mar 26, 2027 |
| Last day of school | Friday, May 28, 2027 |
Checked on . Version: Board approved 6/17/2025, updated 3/24/26.
Source file: Hillsborough County Public Schools calendar (official web page)
Scope: Hillsborough County Public Schools calendar, not all Florida 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 Tuesday, Jan 5, 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 5 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.
Hillsborough 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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| 22 | 23, Thanksgiving break | 24, Thanksgiving break | 25, Thanksgiving break | 26, Thanksgiving break | 27, Thanksgiving break | 28 |
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| 20 | 21, Winter break | 22, Winter break | 23, Winter break | 24, Winter break | 25, Winter break | 26, Winter break |
| 27, Winter break | 28, Winter break | 29, Winter break | 30, Winter break | 31, Winter break |
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| 21 | 22, Spring break | 23, Spring break | 24, Spring break | 25, Spring break | 26, Spring break | 27 |
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Add Hillsborough 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.
- Hillsborough County Public Schools: First day of school — Aug 10, 2026
- Hillsborough County Public Schools: Thanksgiving break — Nov 23, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026
- Hillsborough County Public Schools: Winter break — Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
- Hillsborough County Public Schools: Students return after winter break — Jan 5, 2027
- Hillsborough County Public Schools: Spring break — Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027
- Hillsborough County Public Schools: Last day of school — May 28, 2027
Imported events do not update automatically; if the district revises its calendar, download the file again.
Notes from the official calendar
- Calendar scope: Hillsborough County Public Schools calendar, not all Florida districts.
- January 4 and March 29 are separate non-student days, so students return January 5 and March 30. November 23–25 and January 4 are tentative hurricane make-up days and could become school days. Students are released early every Monday.
- The district calls November 23–27 Fall Break; November 23–25 are tentative hurricane make-up days.
Other verified Florida 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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| Broward County Public Schools | Aug 10, 2026 | Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027 |
| Miami-Dade County Public Schools | Aug 13, 2026 | Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027 |
| The School District of Palm Beach County | Aug 10, 2026 | Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027 |
| Duval County Public Schools | Aug 10, 2026 | Mar 15, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027 |
| Orange County Public Schools | Aug 11, 2026 | Mar 15, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027 |
| Pinellas County Schools | Aug 11, 2026 | Mar 15, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027 |
Hillsborough County Public Schools calendar questions
When is the first day of school for Hillsborough County Public Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school is Monday, Aug 10, 2026, and the scheduled last day is Friday, May 28, 2027, according to the official Hillsborough County Public Schools calendar.
When is Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough County Public Schools winter break 2026-2027?
Winter break is Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027. Students return Tuesday, Jan 5, 2027.
Is there school the week of Thanksgiving 2026 in Hillsborough County Public Schools?
The official Hillsborough County Public Schools calendar shows Thanksgiving break as Nov 23, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026. See the notes on this page for any make-up-day conditions.
Do these dates apply to every school in Florida?
No. They apply only to Hillsborough County Public Schools. Other Florida districts set their own calendars, and individual schools or programs inside Hillsborough County Public Schools can have their own schedules.