August 2028
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- First Day of School
Escambia County School Calendar 2028-2029
Escambia County Public Schools students start August 10 and finish May 23. December 20 is a half day, and students return from winter break January 8.
In Escambia County Public Schools, December 20 is a student half day, with Christmas Break starting December 21. January 4–5 are teacher planning days, and students return January 8, 2029. Spring Break is March 26–30.
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 Observed | No classes | |
| Fall Break | through | No school scheduled |
| Christmas Break Calculated from calendar | through | No school scheduled |
| Teacher Work Days — No School for Students Calculated from calendar | through | No classes |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | No classes | |
| Professional Development Day — No School for Students | No classes | |
| Spring Break | through | No school scheduled |
| Last Day of School | School closes |
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Early Release
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Half Day | Dec 2028: May 2029: |
Extended Time Off
| Period | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week Window | Nov 18 – 26, 2028Scheduled no school: Nov 20 – 24, 2028Adjacent weekends: Nov 18 – 19, 2028; Nov 25 – 26, 2028Possible make-up days: Nov 20 – 24, 2028. Attendance may change; confirm district updates. | 9 days |
| Winter break and January teacher workdays Window | Dec 21, 2028 – Jan 7, 2029Scheduled no school: Dec 21 – 22, 2028; Dec 25 – 29, 2028; Jan 1 – 5, 2029Adjacent weekends: Dec 23 – 24, 2028; Dec 30 – 31, 2028; Jan 6 – 7, 2029Possible make-up days: Dec 21 – 22, 2028; Dec 25 – 29, 2028; Jan 1 – 3, 2029. Attendance may change; confirm district updates. | 18 days |
| Spring break Window | Mar 24 – Apr 1, 2029Scheduled no school: Mar 26 – 30, 2029Adjacent weekends: Mar 24 – 25, 2029; Mar 31 – Apr 1, 2029Possible make-up days: Mar 26 – 30, 2029. 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 Students are scheduled to attend for a half day. Although the academic calendar's Christmas Break caption includes December 20, the calendar grid and revised work calendar confirm student attendance. Full days without regular classes begin December 21. | |
| Start of the Third Nine Weeks First student day after Christmas Break and the January 4–5 teacher workdays. | |
| 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 time for 2028–2029. |
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 2028
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- Labor Day
October 2028
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- Professional Development Day — No School for Students
November 2028
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- Veterans Day Observed
- Fall Break No school scheduled; attendance may change if this break is used for make-up instruction.
December 2028
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- Christmas Break No school scheduled; attendance may change if this break is used for make-up instruction.Calculated from calendar
January 2029
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- Teacher Work Days — No School for Students Calculated from calendar
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 2029
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- Professional Development Day — No School for Students
March 2029
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- Spring Break No school scheduled; attendance may change if this break is used for make-up instruction.
April 2029
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May 2029
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- Last Day of School — Half Day
About Escambia County Public Schools
December 20, 2028, is a half day for Escambia County students, even though the Christmas Break caption in the academic calendar includes that date. Both the calendar grid and the district's revised work calendar confirm that students attend on December 20. Full days without regular classes begin December 21 and continue through January 3, followed by teacher planning days on January 4–5. Students return Monday, January 8, 2029.
The school year starts Thursday, August 10, 2028, and ends Wednesday, May 23, 2029, another half day. Fall Break covers Thanksgiving week, November 20–24. Spring Break runs March 26–30, with students scheduled to return Monday, April 2. The fourth nine weeks begins March 12, leaving two regular school weeks before Spring Break.
October 9, 2028, and February 19, 2029, are Professional Development Days with no classes for students. The October date falls before the first nine weeks ends on October 13. The district's board-approved calendar lists 178 student days and notes that break days may be used for make-up instruction if the schedule changes.
The two half days are December 20, 2028, and May 23, 2029. December 20 remains an attendance day despite the Christmas Break caption, and May 23 is the final student day. Confirm the 2028–2029 dismissal time and pickup arrangements with your school.
Common questions
FAQs
When does school start in Escambia County, FL, in 2028?
The first student day is Thursday, August 10, 2028. Teacher workdays before that date are not student attendance days.
When is the last day of school in Escambia County in 2029?
Wednesday, May 23, 2029, is the last student day. It is a half day and marks the end of the fourth Nine Weeks period.
When is Thanksgiving break for Escambia County schools in 2028?
The district's Fall Break runs November 20–24, 2028, covering Thanksgiving week. Including both surrounding weekends, students are scheduled to be away from regular classes November 18–26. Classes resume Monday, November 27.
When is Christmas Break for Escambia County schools in 2028–2029?
Students have no regular classes from December 21, 2028, through January 3, 2029. December 20 is a half day, even though the academic calendar's Christmas Break caption includes that date. January 4–5 are teacher planning days, and students return Monday, January 8. The district's revised work calendar confirms these dates.
When is Spring Break in Escambia County in 2029?
Spring Break is March 26–30, 2029. Classes are scheduled to resume Monday, April 2. The fourth nine weeks begins March 12, two weeks before the break.
What are the half-day dates for Escambia County schools in 2028–2029?
Wednesday, December 20, 2028, and Wednesday, May 23, 2029, are the two half days. Both are student attendance days.
Can Escambia County change the 2028–2029 school breaks to make up missed days?
Yes. The board-approved calendar says break days may be used as make-up days and that the calendar can be revised. It does not specify which dates would be used or an order of priority. Check official district and school announcements before treating break plans as final.
Do Escambia County students have school on December 20, 2028?
Yes. December 20 is a half day and the end of the second Nine Weeks period. Although the Christmas Break caption includes that date, the calendar marks it as a student attendance day. Full days off begin December 21 under the published schedule.
About This Calendar
Data source & handling: The district’s official 2028-2029 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. The revised 2028-2029 district work calendar, printed Revised 5/11/26, corroborates the December half day, Christmas Break, January teacher planning days and student return. 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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