August 2026
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- First Day of School
Jackson County School Calendar 2026–2027 (Florida)
Jackson County School District's 2026–27 school year runs August 12, 2026–May 26, 2027. Fall break was October 16 and 19; spring break is March 22–26.
Jackson County School District's fall break on October 16 and 19 created a four-day weekend. The calendar lists January 6 as the return date after Christmas Break and two staff days. Veterans Day and May 26, the last student day, are both early-release dates.
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Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | School opens | |
| Labor Day | No classes | |
| Weather Closure (No School) | Schools closed | |
| Fall Break Calculated from calendar | through | No school |
| Thanksgiving Break | through | No school |
| Christmas Break | through | No school |
| New Year's Day | No classes | |
| No School for Students — Teacher Workday | No classes | |
| No School for Students — Teacher In-Service Day | No classes | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | No classes | |
| Presidents Day | No classes | |
| Spring Break | through | No school |
| No School for Students — Teacher In-Service Day | No classes | |
| Last Day of School | School closes |
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Early Release
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Early Release | Oct 2026: Dec 2026: Mar 2027: May 2027: |
| Veterans Day (Early Release) |
Extended Time Off
| Period | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Fall break weekend Window | Oct 16 – 19, 2026Scheduled no school: Oct 16, 2026; Oct 19, 2026Adjacent weekends: Oct 17 – 18, 2026 | 4 days |
| Thanksgiving break Window | Nov 21 – 29, 2026Scheduled no school: Nov 23 – 27, 2026Adjacent weekends: Nov 21 – 22, 2026; Nov 28 – 29, 2026 | 9 days |
| Winter time off Window | Dec 19, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027Scheduled no school: Dec 21 – 25, 2026; Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027; Jan 4 – 5, 2027Adjacent weekends: Dec 19 – 20, 2026; Dec 26 – 27, 2026; Jan 2 – 3, 2027 | 18 days |
| Spring break Window | Mar 20 – 28, 2027Scheduled no school: Mar 22 – 26, 2027Adjacent weekends: Mar 20 – 21, 2027; Mar 27 – 28, 2027 | 9 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| First Grading Period Ends The approved calendar lists October 12 as the end of the first grading period. The district also confirmed regular school schedules resumed that day after the October 9 closure. | |
| Grading Period Ends / Semester Ends This early-release day also marks the end of the second grading period and first semester. | |
| Classes Resume (Second Semester Begins) Students return Wednesday, January 6, after the January 4 teacher workday and January 5 teacher in-service day. | |
| Third Grading Period Ends | |
| Grading Period Ends / Semester Ends The last student day includes early release and marks the end of the fourth grading period and second semester. |
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
September 2026
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- Labor Day
October 2026
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- Weather Closure (No School)
- Fall Break Calculated from calendar
November 2026
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- Thanksgiving Break
December 2026
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- Christmas Break
January 2027
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- New Year's Day
- No School for Students — Teacher Workday
- No School for Students — Teacher In-Service Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 2027
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- Presidents Day
March 2027
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- Spring Break
April 2027
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- No School for Students — Teacher In-Service Day
May 2027
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- Last Day of School (Early Release)
About Jackson County School District
The regular school year for students began Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The district closed schools for severe weather Friday, October 9, and reopened Monday, October 12. Fall break came the following week: no classes Friday, October 16, or Monday, October 19, making a four-day weekend. Classes resumed October 20.
Thanksgiving break runs November 23–27, 2026. The district's Christmas Break is December 21–31. Students also have no classes on January 1, 2027 (New Year's Day), January 4 (teacher workday) or January 5 (teacher in-service day). Classes resume Wednesday, January 6, for the second semester.
Spring break runs March 22–26, 2027, with classes scheduled to resume Monday, March 29. Monday, April 12, is a separate teacher in-service day with no classes for students.
Five dates have early release: October 15, November 11 and December 18, 2026, plus March 19 and May 26, 2027. Veterans Day, November 11, remains a school day. May 26 is also the last student day and the end of the fourth grading period and second semester. The district calendar does not list dismissal times, so check with your school for bus and pickup details.
Common questions
FAQs
When does school start in Jackson County, Florida, in 2026?
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 12, 2026, for students following the district's regular instructional calendar.
When is the last day of school in Jackson County, Florida, in 2027?
Wednesday, May 26, 2027, is the last scheduled student day. Students have early release that day, which also marks the end of the fourth grading period and second semester.
When is Thanksgiving break for Jackson County schools in 2026?
Thanksgiving break runs Monday, November 23, through Friday, November 27, 2026. Including the weekends, students have November 21–29 off and are scheduled to return Monday, November 30.
When is winter break for Jackson County schools in 2026–2027?
The district officially lists December 21–31, 2026, as Christmas Break. Students also have January 1 off for New Year's Day and January 4–5 off for staff work and training. Including weekends, there are no regular classes from December 19 through January 5. Students return Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
When is spring break for Jackson County schools in 2027?
Spring break is March 22–26, 2027. Friday, March 19, is an early-release school day, and classes are scheduled to resume Monday, March 29.
What are the early-release dates for Jackson County schools in 2026–2027?
The five early-release dates are October 15, November 11 and December 18, 2026, and March 19 and May 26, 2027. Students attend school on all five dates. The annual calendar does not specify dismissal times, so check with your school for pickup and transportation details.
Is there a make-up day for Jackson County's October 9, 2026, closure?
Schools closed Friday, October 9, because of severe weather and resumed regular schedules Monday, October 12. The district's October 7 closure and October 11 reopening announcements did not specify a make-up date. Check the district's latest announcements for changes.
When is fall break for Jackson County schools in 2026?
Fall break is Friday, October 16, and Monday, October 19, 2026. With the weekend in between, students have four consecutive days without classes. October 15 is an early-release school day, and classes resumed Tuesday, October 20.
About This Calendar
Data source & handling: The supplied one-page 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar matches the complete current official PDF byte for byte. Its printed Board approval is January 20, 2026. The full calendar text and color page were reviewed, together with the district’s later October closure, reopening and fall-break notices. Dates are collected from district materials and organized into key dates, monthly calendars and calendar subscriptions. Visit Jackson County Schools’s official website.
Disclaimer: This is an independent reference for families following the regular Jackson County district calendar. Confirm separate program schedules and date-specific dismissal and transportation arrangements with the school.
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