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2026 Miami-Dade County Public Schools School Holidays & Term Dates

Miami-Dade elementary and secondary students start on Thursday 13 August 2026 and the last day of school is Thursday 3 June 2027. Winter recess is 21 December 2026 to 1 January 2027. Spring recess is 22 to 26 March 2027.

Source: Miami-Dade County Public SchoolsLast verified

Next Miami-Dade County Public Schools school holiday

5 days

The next 2026 school holiday is Thanksgiving recess, from 23 Nov 2026 to 27 Nov 2026 — 38 days away. Schools reopen on .

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2026 school holiday dates

Thanksgiving recess

23-25 November are recess days, 26 November is Thanksgiving, and 27 November is a recess day.

StartEndDuration5 days
Winter recess

Winter recess for students and employees, except Fraternal Order of Police and select 12-month employees.

StartEndDuration12 days

2026 school term dates

Fall term

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100 days

Fall term (2)

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18 days

Other school closures in 2026

These extra school closures are published with this calendar.

  • Labor DaySchool closure

    Holiday for students and employees.

  • Teacher planning daySchool closure

    No students in school. Available to opt.

  • Teacher planning daySchool closure

    District-wide professional learning day. No students in school. Not available to opt.

  • Veterans DaySchool closure

    Holiday for students and employees.

  • Teacher planning daySchool closure

    No students in school. Available to opt.

School holiday periods

Thanksgiving recess school holidays 2026

Thanksgiving recess runs from 23 Nov 2026 (Mon) – 27 Nov 2026 (Fri) (5 days inclusive). The Thanksgiving recess end on 27 Nov 2026 (Fri). Fall term (2) begins and schools reopen on 30 Nov 2026 (Mon).

Winter recess school holidays 2026

Winter recess runs from 21 Dec 2026 (Mon) – 1 Jan 2027 (Fri) (12 days inclusive).

Miami-Dade County Public Schools school start and reopening dates in 2026

School year starts
After the Thanksgiving recess
Schools reopen (Fall term (2) begins)
School year ends

FAQ

When are the Thanksgiving recess school holidays in Miami-Dade County Public Schools in 2026?

The Thanksgiving recess run from 23 Nov 2026 (Mon) to 27 Nov 2026 (Fri) (5 days inclusive).

When are the Winter recess school holidays in Miami-Dade County Public Schools in 2026?

The Winter recess run from 21 Dec 2026 (Mon) to 1 Jan 2027 (Fri) (12 days inclusive).

When do schools reopen after Thanksgiving recess in Miami-Dade County Public Schools?

Schools reopen on 30 Nov 2026 (Mon) for the start of Fall term (2).

When does Fall term start in Miami-Dade County Public Schools in 2026?

Fall term runs from 13 Aug 2026 (Thu) to 20 Nov 2026 (Fri).

When does Fall term (2) start in Miami-Dade County Public Schools in 2026?

Fall term (2) runs from 30 Nov 2026 (Mon) to 17 Dec 2026 (Thu).

When does the 2026 school year start in Miami-Dade County Public Schools?

The 2026 school year starts on 13 Aug 2026 (Thu).

When does school end in Miami-Dade County Public Schools in 2026?

The 2026 school year ends on 17 Dec 2026 (Thu).

What is the next school holiday in Miami-Dade County Public Schools?

The next school holiday is Thanksgiving recess, starting 23 Nov 2026 (Mon). See the Thanksgiving recess section (#thanksgiving-recess-school-holidays) for full dates.

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Statistics

School days
118
Holiday days
22
Terms
2
Longest break
12d

Winter recess

Shortest break
5d

Thanksgiving recess

Avg break
8.5d

Timeline

Sky bars show school terms, amber bars show school breaks, and rose marks special school days across 2026.

School terms: Fall term, 13 Aug 2026 (Thu) – 20 Nov 2026 (Fri); Fall term (2), 30 Nov 2026 (Mon) – 17 Dec 2026 (Thu). School breaks: Thanksgiving recess, 23 Nov 2026 (Mon) – 27 Nov 2026 (Fri); Winter recess, 21 Dec 2026 (Mon) – 1 Jan 2027 (Fri). Special days: Labor Day, 7 Sept 2026 (Mon) – 7 Sept 2026 (Mon); Teacher planning day, 21 Sept 2026 (Mon) – 21 Sept 2026 (Mon); Teacher planning day, 3 Nov 2026 (Tue) – 3 Nov 2026 (Tue); Veterans Day, 11 Nov 2026 (Wed) – 11 Nov 2026 (Wed); Teacher planning day, 18 Dec 2026 (Fri) – 18 Dec 2026 (Fri)

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