Miami-Dade County Public Schools: 2025-26 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 2025-26 School Year
Here are the most important dates for Miami-Dade County Public Schools. All dates are from the official M-DCPS Board-Approved 2025-26 Elementary & Secondary Calendar.
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 14, 2025 | First Day of School | School Start |
| September 1, 2025 | Labor Day | Holiday - No School |
| September 23, 2025 | Teacher Planning Day | No Students |
| October 2, 2025 | Teacher Planning Day | No Students |
| October 17, 2025 | End of First Grading Period | Grading Period |
| November 3, 2025 | Teacher Planning Day (District-wide Professional Learning) | No Students |
| November 11, 2025 | Veterans Day | Holiday - No School |
| Nov 24-28, 2025 | Thanksgiving Recess | Break - No School |
| Dec 22, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026 | Winter Recess | Break - No School |
| January 15, 2026 | End of Second Grading Period | Grading Period |
| January 16, 2026 | Teacher Planning Day | No Students |
| January 19, 2026 | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday | Holiday - No School |
| February 16, 2026 | All Presidents Day | Holiday - No School |
| March 20, 2026 | Teacher Planning Day | No Students |
| March 23-27, 2026 | Spring Recess | Break - No School |
| April 2, 2026 | End of Third Grading Period | Grading Period |
| April 3, 2026 | Teacher Planning Day | No Students |
| May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day | Holiday - No School |
| June 4, 2026 | Last Day of School | School End |
📌 Important Note: Every Wednesday, students in elementary schools (Grades 2-5) and K-8 Centers (Grades 2-8) are released one hour early.
Source: Official M-DCPS Board-Approved 2025-26 Elementary & Secondary Calendar
Planning ahead? View the approved 2026-27 Miami-Dade School Calendar here →
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Complete M-DCPS School Coverage
This calendar covers all Miami-Dade 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 M-DCPS school.
🏙️ North Region Schools
Popular Elementary Schools:
Aventura Waterways K-8, Bal Harbour Elementary, Biscayne Elementary, Carol City Elementary, Miami Gardens Elementary, Miami Shores Elementary, Miami Springs Elementary, North Beach Elementary, North Miami Elementary, Ojus Elementary, Palmetto Elementary, Pinecrest Elementary
Notable Middle Schools:
Aventura Waterways K-8, Campbell Drive Middle, Carol City Middle, Citrus Grove Middle, Highland Oaks Middle, Miami Lakes Middle, Miami Springs Middle, Nautilus Middle, North Miami Middle, Palmetto Middle
Major High Schools:
American Senior High, Barbara Goleman Senior High, Miami Beach Senior High, Miami Carol City High, Miami Norland High, Miami Palmetto High, Miami Springs High, North Miami Beach High, North Miami High, Ronald Reagan Doral High
🏢 Central Region Schools
Popular Elementary Schools:
Coral Gables Elementary, Coral Park Elementary, Coral Terrace Elementary, Edison Park Elementary, Flagami Elementary, Ludlam Elementary, Sunset Elementary, Tropical Elementary, Westchester Elementary
Notable Middle Schools:
Arvida Middle, Doral Middle, George Washington Carver Middle, Hammocks Middle, Jose de Diego Middle, Ponce de Leon Middle, Shenandoah Middle, West Miami Middle
Major High Schools:
Coral Gables Senior High, Felix Varela High, G. Holmes Braddock High, John A. Ferguson High, Miami Central High, Miami High, Miami Killian High, Miami Sunset High, Southwest Miami Senior High
🌴 South Region Schools
Popular Elementary Schools:
Cutler Ridge Elementary, Florida City Elementary, Goulds Elementary, Homestead Elementary, Perrine Elementary, Princeton Elementary, Redland Elementary, South Miami Heights Elementary
Notable Middle Schools:
Cutler Ridge Middle, Homestead Middle, Palmetto Middle, Redland Middle, South Dade Middle, Southwood Middle
Major High Schools:
Coral Reef Senior High, Cutler Bay Senior High, Homestead High, Miami Southridge High, South Dade High, South Miami High
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Frequently Asked Questions about the 2025-26 M-DCPS Calendar
What is the first day of school for Miami-Dade County in 2025?
The first day of school for the M-DCPS 2025-26 school year is Thursday, August 14, 2025.
When is Spring Break for M-DCPS in 2026?
Spring Recess for Miami-Dade County Public Schools is from Monday, March 23, 2026, to Friday, March 27, 2026.
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.
When is Winter Break for Miami-Dade schools?
Winter Recess runs from December 22, 2025 through January 2, 2026. Students return on Monday, January 5, 2026.
How many teacher planning days are there?
There are multiple teacher planning days throughout the year when students don't attend school: Sep 23, Oct 2, Nov 3, Jan 16, Mar 20, and Apr 3.
Is this calendar for all M-DCPS schools?
Yes! This is the district-wide calendar that applies to ALL Miami-Dade County Public Schools - elementary, middle, and high schools across all regions.
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📋 Official Data Sources
All calendar data is sourced directly from the official 2025-26 academic calendars published by Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
Primary sources: Official MDCPS 2025-26 Elementary & Secondary Calendar (PDF)
✓ Calendar approved by Miami-Dade County School Board • ✓ Updated when district makes changes
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