Polk County Public Schools Calendar 2027-2028

Polk County Public Schools has published its 2027-2028 calendar, approved by the school board. School starts Tuesday, August 10, 2027 and ends Thursday, May 25, 2028, 180 student days. After the last day of the current year (May 27, 2027), that leaves 74 days of summer break.

First dayTue, Aug 10, 2027

Last dayThu, May 25, 2028

Spring breakMar 13-17, 2028

Winter breakDec 20 to Dec 31

All 2027-2028 dates

Polk County Public Schools 2027-2028 dates
Date	Event
Tue, Aug 10, 2027	First day of school
Fri, Sep 3, 2027	Early release
Mon, Sep 6, 2027	Labor Day
Thu, Oct 14, 2027	Early release
Fri, Oct 15, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Fri, Oct 29, 2027	Early release
Thu, Nov 11, 2027	Holiday (Veterans Day Observed)
Fri, Nov 19, 2027	Early release
Mon, Nov 22 to Fri, Nov 26, 2027	Fall Break · 5 school days off
Mon, Nov 22, 2027	Possible weather make-up day
Tue, Nov 23, 2027	Possible weather make-up day
Fri, Dec 17, 2027	Early release
Mon, Dec 20 to Fri, Dec 31, 2027	Winter Break · 10 school days off
Mon, Jan 3, 2028	Teacher workday, no school for students
Tue, Jan 4, 2028	Teacher workday, no school for students
Tue, Jan 4, 2028	Possible weather make-up day
Fri, Jan 14, 2028	Early release
Mon, Jan 17, 2028	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Fri, Feb 18, 2028	Early release
Mon, Feb 21, 2028	Presidents' Day
Fri, Mar 10, 2028	Early release
Mon, Mar 13 to Fri, Mar 17, 2028	Spring Break Week · 5 school days off
Thu, Apr 13, 2028	Early release
Fri, Apr 14, 2028	No school for students, teachers and paraeducators
Thu, May 25, 2028	Early release
Thu, May 25, 2028	Possible weather make-up day
Thu, May 25, 2028	Last day of school

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Verified against Polk County Public Schools’ official 2027-2028 calendar on September 24, 2026 (board-approved version). Confidence: High.

Source: Tentative 2027-2028 Instructional Calendar for Students, Teachers and Paraeducators (February 24, 2026 School Board Approval) (PDF) · district calendar page

Note: Unanimously approved by the School Board on February 24, 2026; the district titles it "Tentative - dates are subject to change". The district calls the Thanksgiving week off (Nov 22-26) Fall Break. Storm make-up days if needed: Nov 22-23, 2027, Jan 4, 2028 and May 25, 2028 (last student day); the district warns against buying non-refundable travel tickets for those days. Students are dismissed 2.5 hours early on 10 early dismissal days. Graduation ceremonies begin May 1, 2028 (no end date given). Student days: 86 (first semester) + 94 (second semester) = 180.

Frequently asked questions

When does Polk County Public Schools start school in 2027?

Tuesday, August 10, 2027, the same week and weekday as in 2026.

When is spring break 2028 for Polk County Public Schools?

Mar 13-17, 2028. Students return Monday, March 20, 2028.

When is winter break 2027 for Polk County Public Schools?

Dec 20-31, 2027, ten school days off; back Wednesday, January 5, 2028.

When is the last day of school in 2028 for Polk County Public Schools?

Thursday, May 25, 2028.

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