Polk County Public Schools calendar, 26–27
School year: 41 weeks · For students: 28 days off · December break: 12 days · Longest stretch: 44 school days
Worth knowing
· Polk schedules TEN districtwide early-dismissal days (2.5 hours early), roughly monthly.
· Students return from winter break Jan 6, two days after teachers.
· Storm make-up days, in order: Nov 23, Nov 24, Jan 5, May 27.
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Checked against the official district calendar Wednesday, July 1, 2026 · If the district changes a date, the synced calendar updates itself.
Polk County Public Schools calendar, 26–27
The 2026-2027 school year runs from Tuesday, August 11, 2026 through Thursday, May 27, 2027. Every break, holiday, and early-release day below, checked against the district's official calendar.
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The year, by the numbers
School year
41 weeks
The 2026-2027 year runs Tuesday, August 11, 2026 through Thursday, May 27, 2027, about 41 weeks.
For students
28 days off
Students get 28 full weekdays off during the year (breaks, holidays, and teacher workdays), plus 9 scheduled early-release days.
December break
12 days
The December closure runs Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 (12 days). Students return Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
Longest stretch
44 school days
The longest run without a full day off is 44 school days, Mar 29 to May 27, 2027.
Worth knowing
- Polk schedules TEN districtwide early-dismissal days (2.5 hours early), roughly monthly.
- Students return from winter break Jan 6, two days after teachers.
- Storm make-up days, in order: Nov 23, Nov 24, Jan 5, May 27.
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Quick answers
When does Polk Schools start school in 2026?
Polk County Public Schools starts the 2026-2027 school year on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
When is Polk Schools spring break in 2027?
Spring break for Polk County Public Schools is Mar 15 to Mar 19, 2027.
When is Polk Schools winter break?
Winter break for Polk County Public Schools is Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027.
When does Polk Schools get out for summer 2027?
The last day of school for Polk County Public Schools is Thursday, May 27, 2027.
How long is winter break for Polk Schools?
Polk County Public Schools's December break is 12 days, Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027. Students return Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
How many days off do Polk Schools students get in 2026-2027?
Between the first and last day of school, Polk County Public Schools students get 28 full weekdays off across breaks, holidays, and teacher workdays.
When are Polk Schools teacher workdays (no school for students) in 2026-2027?
Polk County Public Schools has 2 teacher workdays when students are off in 2026-2027: Oct 16, 2026 and Jan 4, 2027.
When are Polk Schools early-release days in 2026-2027?
Polk County Public Schools has 9 early-release days in 2026-2027: Sep 4, 2026, Oct 2, 2026, Oct 30, 2026, Nov 20, 2026, Dec 18, 2026, Jan 15, 2027, Feb 12, 2027, Mar 12, 2027, and Apr 23, 2027.
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