Visual Calendar
Official calendar scans for Orange County Schools. Click any image to open full-screen.
School Calendar
Download Orange County Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
About the District
Details and contact information for Orange County Schools.
Common Questions
Orange County Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in Orange County Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year is August 24, 2026.
Spring Break (Annual Leave Days) for Orange County Schools is from March 22 through March 25, 2027. Good Friday Holiday is observed on March 26, 2027.
Christmas Holiday is observed from December 23 through December 25, 2026.
Winter Break begins December 22, 2026 (Annual Leave Day) and continues through December 31, 2026. New Year's Day Holiday is observed on January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving Holiday is observed on November 26 and November 27, 2026. An Annual Leave Day is scheduled on November 25, 2026.
The last day of school for students in Orange County Schools for the 2026-2027 school year is June 9, 2027.
The first quarter ends on October 22, 2026.
The second quarter ends on January 15, 2027.
The third quarter ends on March 19, 2027.
Yes. Schools are closed on Labor Day (September 7, 2026) and Memorial Day (May 31, 2027).
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