Hernando County Schools Academic Calendar 2026-27

The 2026-27 student academic calendar for Hernando County Schools begins with the first day of school for students on August 11, 2026 and ends on May 28, 2027. The calendar includes instructional staff start on August 4, 2026 and multiple early release days for professional development, including August 28, 2026; September 25, 2026; January 29, 2027; and February 26, 2027. Major breaks listed are Thanksgiving Break (November 23-27, 2026) and Winter Break (December 21, 2026-January 1, 2027), as well as Spring Break (March 15-19, 2027). Hurricane make-up days are also listed on November 23-24, 2026 and March 15-16, 2027.

Dates verified on 2026-06-06 against the official source: files.smartsites.parentsquare.com. Always confirm with Hernando County before making travel plans.

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Hernando County key dates 2026-27

EventDateTypeAdd
First day for instructional staff — Fall 2026Aug 4, 2026other
PreSchool — Fall 2026Also includes Aug. 10, 2026 (Tuesday-Friday, Monday).Aug 4, 2026 – Aug 7, 2026other
PreSchool — Fall 2026 (Aug. 10)Aug 10, 2026other
First day of school for students — Fall 2026Aug 11, 2026term
Early Release Day for Professional Development — Aug. 28, 2026Aug 28, 2026deadline
Labor DaySep 7, 2026holiday
Early Release Day for Professional Development — Sept. 25, 2026Sep 25, 2026deadline
End of first grading period (43 days)End of first grading period.Oct 9, 2026term
Professional Day - Students not in attendance — Oct. 12, 2026Oct 12, 2026other
District In-Service - Students not in attendance — Oct. 30, 2026Oct 30, 2026other
Veterans Day ObservedNov 11, 2026holiday
Thanksgiving BreakNov 23, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026break
Hurricane Make-Up DayHurricane Make-Up Days listed on Nov. 23, 2026.Nov 23, 2026other
Hurricane Make-Up DayHurricane Make-Up Days listed on Nov. 24, 2026.Nov 24, 2026other
End of semester Early Release DaysEarly release days for the end of semester.Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026deadline
End of second grading period (42 days)Dec 18, 2026term
Winter BreakDec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027break
Professional Day - Students not in attendance — Jan. 4, 2027Jan 4, 2027other
M.L. King DayJan 18, 2027holiday
Early Release Day for Professional Development — Jan. 29, 2027Jan 29, 2027deadline
President's DayFeb 15, 2027holiday
Early Release Day for Professional Development — Feb. 26, 2027Feb 26, 2027deadline
End of third grading period (47 days)Mar 12, 2027term
Spring BreakMar 15, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027break
Hurricane Make-Up DayHurricane Make-Up Days listed on Mar. 15, 2027.Mar 15, 2027other
Hurricane Make-Up DayHurricane Make-Up Days listed on Mar. 16, 2027.Mar 16, 2027other
Professional Day — Mar. 22, 2027Mar 22, 2027other
Long weekend — Mar. 26, 2027Mar 26, 2027break
End of semester Early Release DaysEnd of semester early release days.May 26, 2027 – May 28, 2027deadline
Last day of school for students - end of 4th grading period (48 days)May 28, 2027term
Memorial DayMay 31, 2027holiday
Post SchoolJun 1, 2027 – Jun 2, 2027other

When is Hernando County spring break 2027?

Hernando County spring break 2027 is Mar 15, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027. Add it to your calendar with one click above so it never sneaks up on you.

Hernando County academic calendar 2026-27 — FAQ

When is Hernando County spring break 2027?

Hernando County spring break 2027 runs Mar 15, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027.

When does the 2026-27 school year start at Hernando County?

The first day of the 2026-27 year at Hernando County is Aug 4, 2026 (First day for instructional staff — Fall 2026).

When is Hernando County winter break 2026-27?

Winter break at Hernando County is Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027.

How do I add the Hernando County Schools 2026-27 calendar to Google Calendar or Outlook?

Use the "Add all to calendar" button on this page to download an .ics file with every key date, or click the Google/Outlook icons next to any single date. You can also install the free Text to Calendar Chrome extension and highlight any dates on Hernando County's website to turn them into events instantly.

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