Visual Calendar
Official calendar scans for Alachua County Public Schools. Click any image to open full-screen.
School Calendar
Download Alachua County Public Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 29,000 students across 50 schools in Florida. Classes begin August 10, 2026 and end May 28, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Alachua County Public Schools before scheduling around them.
About the District
Details and contact information for Alachua County Public Schools.
Common Questions
Alachua County Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in Alachua County Public Schools is August 10, 2026.
Spring Break is scheduled from March 15 through March 19, 2027.
Christmas Break falls during the Winter Break period from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Winter Break is from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 25 through November 27, 2026. Student/Teacher Holidays are also observed on November 23-24, 2026.
The last day of school for students is May 28, 2027.
Pre-planning takes place from August 3 through August 7, 2026.
Labor Day Holiday is observed on September 7, 2026.
The second semester begins on January 12, 2027.
Memorial Day Holiday is observed on May 31, 2027.
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