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

The first day of school for Hillsborough County Public Schools is Aug 10.

How do I add the HCPS 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.

Florida (Hillsborough County) · 14 key dates

Mon, Aug 10First Day of Schoolfirst-day

Mon, Sep 7Labor Dayholiday

Mon, Oct 12Non-Student Dayholiday

Wed, Nov 11Veterans Dayholiday

Nov 23 – Nov 27Fall Breakbreak

Dec 21 – Jan 1Winter Breakbreak

Mon, Jan 4Non-Student Dayholiday

Mon, Jan 18Martin Luther King Jr. Dayholiday

Fri, Feb 12Florida State Fairholiday

Mon, Feb 15Presidents' Dayholiday

Mon, Mar 8Strawberry Festivalholiday

Mar 22 – Mar 29Spring Breakbreak

Fri, Apr 16Non-Student Dayholiday

Fri, May 28Last Day of School (early release)last-day

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