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Hillsborough County Public Schools: 2025-26 School Calendar
Every HCPS school day, holiday, and early-dismissal date for 2025-26 — pulled from the official HCPS calendar so you don't have to.
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At-a-Glance: Key Dates for the HCPS 2025-26 School Year
Here are the most important dates for Hillsborough County Public Schools. All dates are from the official HCPS calendar.
May 2026
2 eventsSchool End
Last Day of School / End of 4th Grading Period
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| ✓Aug 11 | First Day of School | School Start |
| ✓Sep 1 | Labor Day | Holiday - No School |
| ✓Oct 10 | End of 1st Grading Period | Grading Period |
| ✓Oct 13 | Teacher Planning Day | No Students |
| ✓Nov 11 | Veterans Day | Holiday - No School |
| ✓Nov 24-28 | Thanksgiving Break | Break - No School |
| ✓Dec 19 | End of 2nd Grading Period / End of 1st Semester | Grading Period |
| ✓Dec 22 - Jan 2 | Winter Break | Break - No School |
| ✓Jan 5 | Teacher Planning Day | No Students |
| ✓Jan 6 | Students Return / Second Semester Begins | School Resume |
| ✓Jan 19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Holiday - No School |
| ✓Feb 13 | Florida State Fair Day (Non-Student Day) | No Students |
| ✓Feb 16 | Presidents' Day | Holiday - No School |
| ✓Mar 2 | Strawberry Festival Day (Non-Student Day) | No Students |
| ✓Mar 13 | End of 3rd Grading Period | Grading Period |
| ✓Mar 16-20 | Spring Break | Break - No School |
| ✓Mar 23 | Non-Student Day | No Students |
| ✓Mar 24 | Students Return from Spring Break | School Resume |
| ✓Apr 3 | Non-Student Day | No Students |
| May 25 | Memorial Day | Holiday - No School |
| May 29 | Last Day of School / End of 4th Grading Period | School End |
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Source: Official HCPS 2025-26 Calendar
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Learn how it worksComplete HCPS School Coverage
This calendar covers all Hillsborough County Public Schools across all regions. Whether your child attends elementary, middle, or high school, this is the official district-wide calendar that applies to every HCPS school.
🏙️ Tampa & Westchase
Elementary Schools:
Westchase Elementary
Ballast Point Elementary
Carrollwood Elementary
Gorrie Elementary
Roland Park K-8
Citrus Park Elementary
Town & Country Elementary
Mitchell Elementary
Roosevelt Elementary
Grady Elementary
Cleveland Elementary
Egypt Lake Elementary
Lake Magdalene Elementary
Seminole Elementary
Sulphur Springs Elementary
Twin Lakes Elementary
Middle Schools:
Madison Middle
Coleman Middle
Martinez Middle
Van Buren Middle
Walker Middle
Buchanan Middle
Davidsen Middle
Franklin Middle
High Schools:
Plant High School
Robinson High School (IB)
Hillsborough High School (IB)
Sickles High School
Chamberlain High School
Gaither High School
Jefferson High School
King High School (IB)
Leto High School
Middleton High School
🏡 New Tampa & North County
Elementary Schools:
Tampa Palms Elementary
Clark Elementary
Heritage Elementary
Hunter's Green Elementary
Lutz Elementary
Pride Elementary
Chiles Elementary
Essrig Elementary
Alexander Elementary
Bellamy Elementary
Lowry Elementary
Schwarzkopf Elementary
Middle Schools:
Liberty Middle
Giunta Middle
Sligh Middle
High Schools:
Steinbrenner High School
Wharton High School
Newsome High School
🌳 Brandon & East County
Elementary Schools:
Burns Elementary
Bloomingdale Elementary
Buckhorn Elementary
Cimino Elementary
Lithia Springs Elementary
Riverview Elementary
Valrico Elementary
Apollo Beach Elementary
Cypress Creek Elementary
Turkey Creek Elementary
Reddick Elementary
Middle Schools:
Burns Middle
Benito Middle
Mann Middle
McLane Middle
Eisenhower Middle
Shields Middle
Tomlin Middle
High Schools:
Riverview High School
Bloomingdale High School
Spoto High School
Sumner High School
East Bay High School
Lennard High School
Plant City High School
Durant High School
One Calendar for All HCPS Schools
Important: This is the official district-wide calendar that applies to ALL Hillsborough County Public Schools. Whether your child attends any of the schools listed above across Tampa, Brandon, Westchase, New Tampa, Plant City, or any other HCPS school, this calendar covers the entire district across all 309 schools and all grade levels.
📋 Official Data Sources
All calendar data is sourced directly from the official 2025-26 academic calendars published by Hillsborough County Public Schools.
📄 Source Document
✓Calendar approved by HCPS School Board
✓Updated when district makes changes
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Verified Accuracy
Cross-referenced with official HCPS publications
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Real-Time Updates
When HCPS changes dates, we update immediately
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Complete Coverage
Every holiday, break, and early dismissal included
Last updated on — sourced from the Official HCPS 2025-26 Calendar.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the 2025-26 HCPS Calendar
When does the 2025-26 school year start and end for HCPS?
The first day of school is Monday, August 11, 2025, and the last day is Friday, May 29, 2026. The school year includes 180 instructional days for students.
What are the hurricane makeup day policies for Hillsborough County Schools?
HCPS builds flexibility into the calendar for hurricane-related closures, which are common during Florida's hurricane season (June-November). When schools close due to hurricanes like recent Helene and Milton storms, the district adds makeup days, typically extending the semester or using scheduled planning days. Parents receive notifications through the HCFL Alert system and school communications.
When is Winter Break for HCPS students in 2025-26?
Winter Break runs from Monday, December 22, 2025, through Friday, January 2, 2026. Students return to school on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, which marks the beginning of the second semester. There is a teacher planning day on Monday, January 5, 2026.
When is Spring Break for Hillsborough County Public Schools?
Spring Break is Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 20, 2026. Monday, March 23 is a non-student day, and students return to school on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
When do grading periods end for HCPS?
The four grading periods end on: 1st Quarter - October 10, 2025; 2nd Quarter/End of 1st Semester - December 19, 2025; 3rd Quarter - March 13, 2026; 4th Quarter/End of Year - May 29, 2026. Report cards are typically distributed shortly after each grading period ends.
Are there early release days in the HCPS calendar?
Yes, HCPS schedules early release days throughout the year for teacher professional development and planning. On early release days, students are dismissed earlier than the regular dismissal time. Specific early release dates are published on the official district calendar, and parents receive advance notice from their schools.
When is Thanksgiving Break for HCPS in 2025?
Thanksgiving Break runs Monday, November 24 through Friday, November 28, 2025. Students return to school on Monday, December 1, 2025.
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