Fairfax County Public Schools Academic Calendar 2026-27

FCPS' 2026-27 standard school year calendar begins on Monday, August 24, 2026, with the first day of school. The last day for regular classes is Wednesday, June 16, 2027 (early release), marking the end of the 4th quarter. The calendar includes breaks for Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Winter Break, and Spring Break, along with multiple federal/state holidays and two-hour student early-release days.

Dates verified on 2026-06-06 against the official source: www.fcps.edu. Always confirm with FCPS before making travel plans.

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FCPS key dates 2026-27

EventDateTypeAdd
First Day of School — Fall 2026Monday, August 24, 2026: First Day of SchoolAug 24, 2026term
Labor Day BreakSept 7 Labor Day holiday; listed as Sept 4-7, 2026Sep 4, 2026 – Sep 7, 2026break
Indigenous Peoples' Day — Student HolidayOct 12, 2026holiday
End of 1st Quarter — 2 Hour Student Early ReleaseOct 30, 2026other
Election Day — Teacher Workday / Student HolidayTeacher workday/student holidayNov 3, 2026holiday
Veterans DayRegular instructional dayNov 11, 2026holiday
Thanksgiving BreakNov 25 Teacher Workday / Student Holiday; Nov 26-27 holidaysNov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026break
Winter BreakDecember 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027break
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday — Student HolidayJan 18, 2027holiday
End of 2nd Quarter — 2 Hour Student Early ReleaseJan 28, 2027other
Teacher Workday / Student HolidayFriday, January 29, 2027Jan 29, 2027holiday
Washington's Birthday / Presidents' Day — Staff Development Day / Student HolidayFeb 15, 2027holiday
Spring BreakMarch 22-26, 2027Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027break
Good FridayMar 26, 2027holiday
End of 3rd Quarter — 2 Hour Student Early ReleaseApr 16, 2027other
Teacher Workday / Student HolidayApr 19, 2027holiday
Memorial Day — Student HolidayMay 31, 2027holiday
Last Day for Regular Classes — Early Release; End of 4th QuarterJun 16, 2027term

When is FCPS spring break 2027?

FCPS spring break 2027 is Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027 (March 22-26, 2027). Add it to your calendar with one click above so it never sneaks up on you.

FCPS academic calendar 2026-27 — FAQ

When is FCPS spring break 2027?

FCPS spring break 2027 runs Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027.

When does the 2026-27 school year start at FCPS?

The first day of the 2026-27 year at FCPS is Aug 24, 2026 (First Day of School — Fall 2026).

When is FCPS winter break 2026-27?

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

How do I add the Fairfax County Public 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 FCPS's website to turn them into events instantly.

Turn any schedule into calendar events

The free Text to Calendar extension lets you highlight any dates — a syllabus, an email, FCPS's website — and turn them into Google or Outlook calendar events in one click.

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