When does Fairfax County Public Schools start school in 2026–2027?

The first day of school for Fairfax County Public Schools is Aug 24.

How do I add the FCPS 2026–2027 calendar to my phone?

Tap "Add to your phone" on this page to download an .ics file with every date, then open it to import into Google Calendar or Apple Calendar.

Virginia (Fairfax County) · 14 key dates

Mon, Aug 24First Day of SchoolAcademic

Fri, Sep 4Labor Day BreakHoliday

Mon, Sep 21Yom KippurHoliday

Mon, Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' DayHoliday

Tue, Nov 3Election DayHoliday

Wed, Nov 11Veterans DayHoliday

Nov 25 – Nov 27Thanksgiving BreakHoliday

Dec 21 – Jan 3Winter BreakHoliday

Mon, Jan 18Martin Luther King Jr. DayHoliday

Mon, Feb 15Presidents' DayHoliday

Mar 22 – Mar 26Spring BreakHoliday

Mon, May 31Memorial DayHoliday

Wed, Jun 16Last Day of SchoolAcademic

Fri, Jun 18JuneteenthHoliday

Compiled from the district's published calendar and subject to change — always verify against the official FCPS calendar.