Hillsborough County Public Schools: 2026-27 School Calendar

Every HCPS school day, holiday, and early-dismissal date for 2026-27 — pulled from the official HCPS calendar so you don't have to. Scroll for the full schedule or sync it to your phone.

At-a-Glance: Key Dates for the HCPS 2026-27 School Year

Here are the most important dates for Hillsborough County Public Schools. All dates are from the official HCPS calendar.

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August 2026

1 event
School Start

First Day of School

September 2026

1 event
Holiday - No School

Labor Day

October 2026

2 events
Grading Period

End of 1st Grading Period

No Students

Teacher Planning Day

November 2026

2 events
Holiday - No School

Veterans Day

Break - No School

Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

2 events
Grading Period

End of 2nd Grading Period / End of 1st Semester

Break - No School

Winter Break

January 2027

3 events
No Students

Teacher Planning Day

School Resume

Students Return / Second Semester Begins

Holiday - No School

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

February 2027

2 events
No Students

Florida State Fair Day (Non-Student Day)

Holiday - No School

Presidents' Day

March 2027

5 events
No Students

Strawberry Festival Day (Non-Student Day)

Grading Period

End of 3rd Grading Period

Break - No School

Spring Break

No Students

Non-Student Day

School Resume

Students Return from Spring Break

April 2027

1 event
No Students

Non-Student Day

May 2027

1 event
School End

Last Day of School / End of 4th Grading Period

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🌀 Hurricane Season Preparedness HCPS is in Florida's hurricane zone. When weather-related closures occur, the district announces makeup days and schedule changes through HCFL Alert and official communications. Our calendar sync service automatically updates when the district makes changes.

Source: Official HCPS 2026-27 Calendar

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Complete 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 2026-27 academic calendars published by Hillsborough County Public Schools.

📄 Source Document

📑Official HCPS 2026-27 School Calendar↗
✓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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Every holiday, break, and early dismissal included

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Frequently Asked Questions about the 2026-27 HCPS Calendar

When is the first day of school for HCPS in 2026-27?

The first day of school for Hillsborough County Public Schools is Monday, August 10, 2026.

When is the last day of school for HCPS in 2026-27?

The last day of school for HCPS students is Friday, May 28, 2027.

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, 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 2026-27?

Winter Break runs from Monday, December 21, 2026, through Friday, January 1, 2027. Students return to school on Tuesday, January 5, 2027, which marks the beginning of the second semester. There is a teacher planning day on Monday, January 4, 2027.

When is Spring Break for Hillsborough County Public Schools in 2027?

Spring Break is Monday, March 22 through Friday, March 26, 2027. Monday, March 29 is a non-student day, and students return to school on Tuesday, March 30, 2027.

When do grading periods end for HCPS in 2026-27?

The four grading periods end on: 1st Quarter - October 9, 2026; 2nd Quarter/End of 1st Semester - December 18, 2026; 3rd Quarter - March 12, 2027; 4th Quarter/End of Year - May 28, 2027. Report cards are typically distributed shortly after each grading period ends.

Are there early release days in the HCPS calendar?

HCPS may schedule early release days — check the official HCPS calendar for specific dates. On early release days, students are dismissed earlier than the regular dismissal time. Parents receive advance notice from their schools.

When is Thanksgiving Break for HCPS in 2026?

Thanksgiving Break runs Monday, November 23 through Friday, November 27, 2026. Students return to school on Monday, November 30, 2026.

What unique non-student days does HCPS have?

HCPS has two unique non-student days not found in other Florida districts: Florida State Fair Day on February 12, 2027, and Strawberry Festival Day on March 1, 2027. These local traditions give families a chance to attend these popular Hillsborough County events.

When is Veterans Day observed for HCPS in 2026?

Veterans Day is observed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. There is no school for students on this day.

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