# Hillsborough County Public Schools: 2026-27 School Calendar Official HCPS 2026-27 school calendar for Hillsborough County, Tampa FL. Auto-sync holidays, breaks & grading periods to your phone. > **Full interactive page:** [https://calendars.school/fl-hcps-tampa-school-calendar-2026-27](https://calendars.school/fl-hcps-tampa-school-calendar-2026-27) ## Key Dates | Date | Event | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | August 10, 2026 | First Day of School | School Start | | September 7, 2026 | Labor Day | Holiday | | October 9, 2026 | End of 1st Grading Period | Grading Period | | October 12, 2026 | Teacher Planning Day | No Students | | November 11, 2026 | Veterans Day | Holiday | | November 23, 2026 – November 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break | Break | | December 18, 2026 | End of 2nd Grading Period / End of 1st Semester | Grading Period | | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | Winter Break | Break | | January 4, 2027 | Teacher Planning Day | No Students | | January 5, 2027 | Students Return / Second Semester Begins | School Resume | | January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Holiday | | February 12, 2027 | Florida State Fair Day (Non-Student Day) | No Students | | February 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day | Holiday | | March 1, 2027 | Strawberry Festival Day (Non-Student Day) | No Students | | March 12, 2027 | End of 3rd Grading Period | Grading Period | | March 22, 2027 – March 26, 2027 | Spring Break | Break | | March 29, 2027 | Non-Student Day | No Students | | March 30, 2027 | Students Return from Spring Break | School Resume | | April 16, 2027 | Non-Student Day | No Students | | May 28, 2027 | Last Day of School / End of 4th Grading Period | School End | > **🌀 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 ## School Coverage 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. ### 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 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### 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. ### How does the HCPS calendar sync service work? Our Google Calendar sync automatically delivers all HCPS 2026-27 dates to your phone or computer. Once subscribed, you will see every holiday, break, and grading period on your personal calendar. If HCPS makes changes due to hurricanes or other events, the calendar updates automatically so you always have the latest schedule. ## Official Source [Official HCPS 2026-27 School Calendar](https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/o/hcps/page/calendar26-27) ## Get This Calendar on Your Phone Sync the HCPS 2026-27 calendar directly to Google Calendar for $undefined. [Purchase on Etsy](https://schoolcalendars.etsy.com/listing/4462643269/2026-27-school-calendar-google-sync) --- *Last updated: 2026-04-05* *Source: [calendars.school](https://calendars.school) — Auto-updating school district calendars synced to your phone.*