August 2026
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- First Day of School
Escambia County School Calendar 2026-2027
Escambia County Public Schools students start August 12 and finish May 25. December 18 and May 25 are half days; students return from winter break January 5.
Escambia County Public Schools' Fall Break is November 23–27, and Spring Break is March 22–26. January 4 is a teacher workday, so students return from Christmas Break on Tuesday, January 5. Both December 18 and May 25 have early dismissal.
Official calendar checked Official district source
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | School opens | |
| Labor Day | No classes | |
| Professional Development Day — No School for Students | No classes | |
| Veterans Day | No classes | |
| Fall Break | through | No school scheduled |
| Christmas Break | through | No school scheduled |
| Teacher Work Day — No School for Students | No classes | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | No classes | |
| Professional Development Day — No School for Students | No classes | |
| Spring Break | through | No school scheduled |
| Professional Development Day — No School for Students | No classes | |
| Last Day of School | School closes |
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Early Release
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Half Day | Dec 2026: May 2027: |
Extended Time Off
| Period | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week Window | Nov 21 – 29, 2026Scheduled no school: Nov 23 – 27, 2026Adjacent weekends: Nov 21 – 22, 2026; Nov 28 – 29, 2026Possible make-up days: Nov 23 – 27, 2026. Attendance may change; confirm district updates. | 9 days |
| Winter break and January teacher workdays Window | Dec 19, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027Scheduled no school: Dec 21 – 25, 2026; Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027; Jan 4, 2027Adjacent weekends: Dec 19 – 20, 2026; Dec 26 – 27, 2026; Jan 2 – 3, 2027Possible make-up days: Dec 21 – 25, 2026; Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027. Attendance may change; confirm district updates. | 17 days |
| Spring break Window | Mar 20 – 28, 2027Scheduled no school: Mar 22 – 26, 2027Adjacent weekends: Mar 20 – 21, 2027; Mar 27 – 28, 2027Possible make-up days: Mar 22 – 26, 2027. Attendance may change; confirm district updates. | 9 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Grading Period Starts | |
| End of the First Nine Weeks | |
| Start of the Second Nine Weeks | |
| Grading Period Ends Student half day. Dismissal times differ by school; check your campus schedule. | |
| Start of the Third Nine Weeks First student day after Christmas Break and the January 4 teacher workday. | |
| End of the Third Nine Weeks | |
| Start of the Fourth Nine Weeks | |
| Grading Period Ends Last student day and a half day. Confirm your school's dismissal and pickup times. |
Month by month
Monthly Calendar
Highlighted dates follow the published calendar; grouped or inferred entries are labelled. Today is determined in Central Time (America/Chicago).
- School Day
- Weekend
- Holiday (No School)
- School Break
- First / Last Day
- Important Date
- Conditional attendance
September 2026
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- Labor Day
October 2026
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- Professional Development Day — No School for Students
November 2026
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- Veterans Day
- Fall Break No school scheduled; attendance may change if this break is used for make-up instruction.
December 2026
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- Christmas Break No school scheduled; attendance may change if this break is used for make-up instruction.
January 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Teacher Work Day — No School for Students
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 2027
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- Professional Development Day — No School for Students
March 2027
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- Spring Break No school scheduled; attendance may change if this break is used for make-up instruction.
April 2027
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- Professional Development Day — No School for Students
May 2027
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- Last Day of School — Half Day
About Escambia County Public Schools
Students at Escambia County Public Schools start school Wednesday, August 12, 2026, and finish Tuesday, May 25, 2027. Fall Break covers Thanksgiving week, November 23–27. Spring Break is March 22–26, with classes scheduled to resume Monday, March 29. The fourth nine weeks begins March 15, so students attend school for a full week before spring break.
Friday, December 18 is a half day before Christmas Break, which runs December 21 through January 1. Students do not return on Monday, January 4: that is a teacher workday with no classes. The first student day back is Tuesday, January 5. The final day of school, May 25, is also a half day.
Half days are scheduled for December 18, 2026, and May 25, 2027. Pickup times differ by school: for 2026–2027, Brown-Barge Middle dismisses at 12:15 p.m., Bailey Middle at 1:10 p.m., and Pensacola High at 1:20 p.m.
The district calendar lists 178 student days and notes that break days may be used to make up missed instruction. Check your school's announcements before finalizing travel, transportation, or childcare plans.
Common questions
FAQs
When is the first day of school in Escambia County, FL, in 2026?
The first student day is Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Teacher workdays before that date are not student attendance days.
When is the last day of school in Escambia County in 2027?
Tuesday, May 25, 2027, is the last student day. It is a half day, so students attend but leave earlier than usual. Dismissal times vary by school.
When is Thanksgiving break for Escambia County schools in 2026?
The district calls it Fall Break, scheduled for November 23–27, 2026. Including the weekends on either side, students are scheduled to be away from regular classes November 21–29. Classes resume Monday, November 30.
When is Christmas Break for Escambia County schools in 2026?
Christmas Break runs from Monday, December 21, 2026, through Friday, January 1, 2027. Friday, December 18 is a half day before the break.
When is Spring Break in Escambia County in 2027?
Spring Break is March 22–26, 2027. Classes are scheduled to resume Monday, March 29. The fourth nine weeks starts March 15, one week before the break.
What are the half-day dates for Escambia County schools in 2026–2027?
Friday, December 18, 2026, and Tuesday, May 25, 2027, are the two half days. Both count as student attendance days.
Can weather closures change Escambia County school breaks?
Yes. The district says break days may be used as make-up days and that calendars are subject to revision. The published calendar does not specify which break dates would be used or in what order. Check district and school announcements after a closure.
When do Escambia County students return from winter break in January 2027?
Students return Tuesday, January 5, 2027. Monday, January 4 is a teacher workday with no school for students.
About This Calendar
Data source & handling: The district’s official 2026-2027 School Calendar PDF is the primary source. It prints Board Approved 2/18/25 and 178 total student days, with a Nine Weeks table and a color legend distinguishing student days, holidays, half days, professional development and teacher workdays. Dates are collected from district materials and organized into key dates, monthly calendars and calendar subscriptions. Visit Escambia County Schools’s official website.
Disclaimer: This independent reference follows the district student calendar. Confirm school-specific hours, transportation, childcare, separate programs and any later attendance changes directly with your school.
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