Fall term
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11 days
2026 Fairfax County Public Schools School Holidays & Term Dates
Fairfax County Public Schools start on Monday 24 August 2026 and the last day of school is Wednesday 16 June 2027. Labor Day break is 4 and 7 September 2026. Winter break is 21 December 2026 to 3 January 2027. Spring break is 22-26 March 2027.
Source: Fairfax County Public SchoolsLast verified
Next Fairfax County Public Schools school holiday
2 days
The next 2026 school holiday is Student holidays, from 2 Nov 2026 to 3 Nov 2026 — 17 days away. Schools reopen on .
2026 school holiday dates
| Holiday | Start | End | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day break | Start | End | Duration4 days |
| Student holidays 2 November is a school planning day. 3 November is a teacher workday and Election Day. | Start | End | Duration2 days |
| Thanksgiving break | Start | End | Duration3 days |
| Winter break | Start | End | Duration14 days |
2026 school term dates
Fall term (2)
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53 days
Fall term (3)
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21 days
Fall term (4)
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19 days
Other school closures in 2026
These extra school closures are published with this calendar.
- Yom KippurSchool closure
Holiday.
- Indigenous Peoples' DaySchool closure
Student holiday. School planning day for staff.
School holiday periods
Labor Day break school holidays 2026
Labor Day break runs from 4 Sept 2026 (Fri) – 7 Sept 2026 (Mon) (4 days inclusive). The Labor Day break end on 7 Sept 2026 (Mon). Fall term (2) begins and schools reopen on 8 Sept 2026 (Tue).
Student holidays school holidays 2026
Student holidays runs from 2 Nov 2026 (Mon) – 3 Nov 2026 (Tue) (2 days inclusive). The Student holidays end on 3 Nov 2026 (Tue). Fall term (3) begins and schools reopen on 4 Nov 2026 (Wed).
Thanksgiving break school holidays 2026
Thanksgiving break runs from 25 Nov 2026 (Wed) – 27 Nov 2026 (Fri) (3 days inclusive). The Thanksgiving break end on 27 Nov 2026 (Fri). Fall term (4) begins and schools reopen on 30 Nov 2026 (Mon).
Winter break school holidays 2026
Winter break runs from 21 Dec 2026 (Mon) – 3 Jan 2027 (Sun) (14 days inclusive).
Fairfax County Public Schools school start and reopening dates in 2026
- School year starts
- After the Labor Day break
- Schools reopen (Fall term (2) begins)
- After the Student holidays
- Schools reopen (Fall term (3) begins)
- After the Thanksgiving break
- Schools reopen (Fall term (4) begins)
- School year ends
FAQ
When are the Labor Day break school holidays in Fairfax County Public Schools in 2026?
The Labor Day break run from 4 Sept 2026 (Fri) to 7 Sept 2026 (Mon) (4 days inclusive).
When are the Student holidays school holidays in Fairfax County Public Schools in 2026?
The Student holidays run from 2 Nov 2026 (Mon) to 3 Nov 2026 (Tue) (2 days inclusive).
When are the Thanksgiving break school holidays in Fairfax County Public Schools in 2026?
The Thanksgiving break run from 25 Nov 2026 (Wed) to 27 Nov 2026 (Fri) (3 days inclusive).
When are the Winter break school holidays in Fairfax County Public Schools in 2026?
The Winter break run from 21 Dec 2026 (Mon) to 3 Jan 2027 (Sun) (14 days inclusive).
When do schools reopen after Labor Day break in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Schools reopen on 8 Sept 2026 (Tue) for the start of Fall term (2).
When do schools reopen after Student holidays in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Schools reopen on 4 Nov 2026 (Wed) for the start of Fall term (3).
When do schools reopen after Thanksgiving break in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Schools reopen on 30 Nov 2026 (Mon) for the start of Fall term (4).
When does Fall term start in Fairfax County Public Schools in 2026?
Fall term runs from 24 Aug 2026 (Mon) to 3 Sept 2026 (Thu).
When does Fall term (2) start in Fairfax County Public Schools in 2026?
Fall term (2) runs from 8 Sept 2026 (Tue) to 30 Oct 2026 (Fri).
When does Fall term (3) start in Fairfax County Public Schools in 2026?
Fall term (3) runs from 4 Nov 2026 (Wed) to 24 Nov 2026 (Tue).
When does Fall term (4) start in Fairfax County Public Schools in 2026?
Fall term (4) runs from 30 Nov 2026 (Mon) to 18 Dec 2026 (Fri).
When does the 2026 school year start in Fairfax County Public Schools?
The 2026 school year starts on 24 Aug 2026 (Mon).
When does school end in Fairfax County Public Schools in 2026?
The 2026 school year ends on 18 Dec 2026 (Fri).
What is the next school holiday in Fairfax County Public Schools?
The next school holiday is Student holidays, starting 2 Nov 2026 (Mon). See the Student holidays section (#student-holidays-school-holidays) for full dates.
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Statistics
- School days
- 104
- Holiday days
- 25
- Terms
- 4
- Longest break
- 14d
- Shortest break
- 2d
- Avg break
- 5.8d
Winter break
Student holidays
Timeline
Sky bars show school terms, amber bars show school breaks, and rose marks special school days across 2026.
School terms: Fall term, 24 Aug 2026 (Mon) – 3 Sept 2026 (Thu); Fall term (2), 8 Sept 2026 (Tue) – 30 Oct 2026 (Fri); Fall term (3), 4 Nov 2026 (Wed) – 24 Nov 2026 (Tue); Fall term (4), 30 Nov 2026 (Mon) – 18 Dec 2026 (Fri). School breaks: Labor Day break, 4 Sept 2026 (Fri) – 7 Sept 2026 (Mon); Student holidays, 2 Nov 2026 (Mon) – 3 Nov 2026 (Tue); Thanksgiving break, 25 Nov 2026 (Wed) – 27 Nov 2026 (Fri); Winter break, 21 Dec 2026 (Mon) – 3 Jan 2027 (Sun). Special days: Yom Kippur, 21 Sept 2026 (Mon) – 21 Sept 2026 (Mon); Indigenous Peoples' Day, 12 Oct 2026 (Mon) – 12 Oct 2026 (Mon)
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