Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS): 2026-27 School Calendar

Complete calendar for all M-DCPS schools with important dates, breaks, and holidays. Keep scrolling for the full schedule or sync it directly to your phone.

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

Here are the most important dates for Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS). All dates are from the official M-DCPS calendar.

August 2026

4 events
No Students

Teacher Planning Day

No Students

District-wide Professional Learning Day

No Students

Teacher Planning Day

School Start

First Day of School

September 2026

2 events
Holiday - No School

Labor Day

No Students

Teacher Planning Day

October 2026

3 events
No Students

Teacher Planning Day

Grading Period

End of First Grading Period

Grading Period

Beginning of Second Grading Period

November 2026

4 events
No Students

Teacher Planning Day (District-wide Professional Learning)

Holiday - No School

Veterans Day

Early Release

Early Release (Thanksgiving)

Break - No School

Fall Break (Thanksgiving)

December 2026

2 events
Early Release

Early Release (Winter Break)

Break - No School

Winter Break

January 2027

5 events
School Resume

School Resumes

Grading Period

End of Second Grading Period

No Students

Teacher Planning Day

Holiday - No School

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Grading Period

Beginning of Third Grading Period/Second Semester

February 2027

1 event
Holiday - No School

Presidents' Day

March 2027

2 events
Early Release

Early Release (Spring Break)

Break - No School

Spring Break

April 2027

3 events
Grading Period

End of Third Grading Period

No Students

Teacher Planning Day

Grading Period

Beginning of Fourth Grading Period

May 2027

1 event
Holiday - No School

Memorial Day

June 2027

2 events
School End

Last Day of School

No Students

Teacher Planning Day

Important Note Every Wednesday, students in elementary schools (Grades 2-5) and K-8 Centers (Grades 2-8) are released one hour early. Plan your pickup schedule accordingly, especially considering Miami-Dade traffic on I-95, Palmetto Expressway, and Dolphin Expressway.

Source: Official M-DCPS Board-Approved 2026-27 Elementary & Secondary Calendar

Looking for the current year? View the 2025-26 calendar →

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Complete M-DCPS School Coverage

This calendar covers all Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) across all regions. Whether your child attends elementary, middle, or high school, this is the official district-wide calendar that applies to every M-DCPS school.

🏖️ North Miami-Dade & Beaches

Elementary Schools:

Aventura City of Excellence School K-8
Bal Harbour Elementary School
Fulford Elementary School
Golden Glades Elementary School
Gratigny Elementary School
Highland Oaks Elementary School
Ives Estates Elementary School
Lake Stevens Elementary School
Madie Ives Elementary School
Morningside Elementary School
North Beach Elementary School
Norwood Elementary School
Ojus Elementary School
Parkview Elementary School
Sunny Isles Beach K-8 Community School
North Dade Center for Modern Languages Elementary
Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts
Phyllis Ruth Miller Elementary School
Norland Elementary School
Scott Lake Elementary School

Middle Schools:

Highland Oaks Middle School
Horace Mann Middle School
North Miami Middle School
Parkway Middle School
Treasure Island Elementary & Middle School
Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School (6-12)
Norland Middle School
North Miami Beach Senior High (6-12)
Biscayne Gardens Elementary School
Charles R. Drew Elementary School

High Schools:

Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School
North Miami Beach Senior High School
North Miami Senior High School
Phyllis R. Miller Academy
Miami Carol City Senior High School
Miami Norland Senior High School
Miami Jackson Senior High School
Highland Oaks High School
William H. Turner Technical Arts High School

🏘️ Hialeah & Northwest

Elementary Schools:

Amelia Earhart Elementary School
Citrus Grove Elementary School
Country Club Elementary School
Cypress Elementary School
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School
Hialeah Elementary School
Hialeah Gardens Elementary School
Highland Lakes Elementary School
Miami Lakes K-8 Center
Miami Lakes Elementary School
Miami Springs Elementary School
North Hialeah Elementary School
Palm Springs Elementary School
Palm Springs North Elementary School
Westview Elementary School
West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School
Royal Palm Elementary School
Broadmoor Elementary School
John I. Smith K-8 Center
Twin Lakes Elementary School

Middle Schools:

Hialeah Middle School
Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High (6-12)
Miami Lakes Middle School
Miami Springs Middle School
Palm Springs Middle School
Westview Middle School
W.R. Thomas Middle School
Bob Graham Education Center (6-12)
Hialeah Gardens Middle School
Lake Stevens Middle School

High Schools:

Barbara Goleman Senior High School
Hialeah Senior High School
Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
Miami Lakes Educational Center
Miami Springs Senior High School
Miami Northwestern Senior High School
Westland Hialeah Senior High School
W.R. Thomas Middle School (6-12)
Bob Graham Education Center

🌆 Central Miami & Inner Suburbs

Elementary Schools:

Air Base Elementary School
Allapattah Elementary School
Auburndale Elementary School
Biscayne Elementary School
Coconut Grove Elementary School
Coral Way K-8 Center
Doral Elementary School
Flagami Elementary School
George Washington Carver Elementary School
Kinloch Park Elementary School
Miami Beach Elementary School
Shadowlawn Elementary School
Shenandoah Elementary School
South Hialeah Elementary School
Sunset Elementary School
Tropical Elementary School
West Laboratory Elementary School
Westchester Elementary School
Riverside Elementary School
South Pointe Elementary School

Middle Schools:

Citrus Grove Middle School
George Washington Carver Middle School
Kinloch Park Middle School
Ponce de Leon Middle School
Rockway Middle School
Shenandoah Middle School
Arvida Middle School
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Nautilus Middle School
Ada Merritt K-8 Center

High Schools:

Coral Gables Senior High School
Felix Varela Senior High School
Miami Beach Senior High School
Miami Senior High School
Miami Sunset Senior High School
Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School
Southwest Miami Senior High School
Terra Environmental Research Institute
John A. Ferguson Senior High School
Design and Architecture Senior High (DASH)

🌴 Kendall, South Miami & Pinecrest

Elementary Schools:

Bent Tree Elementary School
Calusa Elementary School
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy
Cutler Ridge Elementary School
David Fairchild Elementary School
Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School
Eureka Drive Elementary School
Fairlawn Elementary School
Hammocks Elementary School
Kenwood K-8 Center
Palmetto Elementary School
Perrine Elementary School
Pinecrest Elementary School
Snapper Creek Elementary School
South Miami Elementary School
South Miami K-8 Center
Southwest Elementary School
Sunset Park Elementary School
Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy
Redland Elementary School

Middle Schools:

Campbell Drive K-8 Center
Cutler Bay Academy K-8
Howard D. McMillan Middle School
Palmetto Middle School
Pinecrest Cove Academy K-8
Richmond Heights Middle School
Southwood Middle School
South Miami Middle School
Sweetwater Middle School

High Schools:

Coral Reef Senior High School
Cutler Bay Senior High School
Miami Killian Senior High School
Miami Palmetto Senior High School
South Dade Senior High School
South Miami Senior High School
Southridge Senior High School
Sunset Senior High School
Homestead Senior High School
Florida International University High School

One Calendar for All M-DCPS Schools

Important: This is the official district-wide calendar that applies to ALL Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Whether your child attends any of the schools listed above, or any other M-DCPS school, this calendar covers your entire district across all regions and grade levels.

📋 Official Data Sources

All calendar data is sourced directly from the official 2026-27 academic calendars published by Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS).

📄 Source Document

📑Official MDCPS 2026-27 Elementary & Secondary Calendar (PDF)↗
✓Calendar approved by M-DCPS School Board
✓Updated when district makes changes
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Frequently Asked Questions about the 2026-27 M-DCPS Calendar

What is the first day of school for Miami-Dade County in 2026?

The first day of school for the M-DCPS 2026-27 school year is Thursday, August 13, 2026.

When is Spring Break for M-DCPS in 2027?

Spring Recess for Miami-Dade County Public Schools is from Monday, March 22, 2027, to Friday, March 26, 2027.

Are there early release days in the M-DCPS calendar?

Yes, every Wednesday, students in elementary schools (Grades 2-5) and K-8 Centers (Grades 2-8) are released one hour early throughout the school year.

When is Winter Break for Miami-Dade schools?

Winter Recess runs from December 24, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Students return on Monday, January 4, 2027.

Is there a Fall Break in 2026?

Yes! There is a Fall Break during Thanksgiving week from November 23-25, 2026. This gives students and families a longer holiday break in November.

How many teacher planning days are there?

There are 8 teacher planning days throughout the year when students don't attend school: Aug 10-12 (before school starts), Sep 22, Oct 1, Nov 3, Jan 15, Apr 2, and June 4 (after school ends).

When is the last day of school for M-DCPS in 2027?

The last day of school for the 2026-27 school year is Thursday, June 3, 2027.

Does this calendar cover all Miami-Dade schools including Pinecrest, Coral Gables, and Doral?

Yes! This is the district-wide calendar that applies to ALL Miami-Dade County Public Schools - elementary, middle, and high schools across every region including Kendall, Coral Gables, Aventura, Doral, Homestead, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, and Cutler Bay.

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Will I get updates if the calendar changes during the year?

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Does this work for co-parents sharing custody schedules?

Yes! Multiple family members can sync the same calendar, ensuring everyone is on the same page for pickups, drop-offs, early dismissals, and breaks. This is especially helpful for families coordinating between Kendall, Aventura, and other neighborhoods.

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