Polk County school calendar 2026–27
2026–27 school year
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First day of schoolWed, Aug 5, 2026District
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Fall Break (No Classes)Mon, Oct 5 – Sun, Oct 11, 2026District7 days off
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Staff Development (No Classes)Mon, Oct 12, 2026District
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Back to schoolTue, Oct 13, 2026District
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Thanksgiving Break (No Classes)Mon, Nov 23 – Sun, Nov 29, 2026District7 days off
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Christmas BreakMon, Dec 21, 2026 – Sun, Jan 10, 2027District21 days off
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Classes)Mon, Jan 18, 2027District
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Presidents' Day (No Classes)Mon, Feb 15, 2027District
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Spring Break (No Classes)Mon, Mar 22 – Sun, Mar 28, 2027District7 days off
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Good Monday (No Classes)Mon, Mar 29, 2027District
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Back to schoolTue, Mar 30, 2027District
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Last day of schoolWed, May 26, 2027District
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Questions parents ask
When does school start in Polk County for 2026–27?
The first day of school for the 2026–27 school year is Wed, Aug 5, 2026, per the district’s published calendar. Charter and private schools in the area can set their own start dates.
When is spring break in Polk County in 2027?
Spring break runs Mon, Mar 22, 2027 through Sun, Mar 28, 2027, inclusive. Students return on the next school day.
When is the last day of school in Polk County for 2026–27?
The last day of the 2026–27 school year is Wed, May 26, 2027.
Do all Polk County schools follow this calendar?
District-run public schools follow it, including the single no-school days the district sets. Charter and private schools set their own calendars, so if your school is one of those, check with the school directly before booking anything.
How do I get these dates in my calendar?
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