The Broward County School Board approved the 2025/26 school calendar for Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) during its Tuesday, December 17, 2024, meeting.
Highlights of the approved calendar include a week-long Thanksgiving break, two weeks for winter break and one week for spring break.
Key dates are listed below:
- First Day of School : Monday, August 11, 2025
- Thanksgiving Break : Monday, November 24 – Friday, November 28, 2025
- Winter Break : Monday, December 22, 2025 – Friday, January 2, 2026
- Spring Break : Monday, March 16 – Friday, March 20, 2026
- Last Day of School : Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The calendar also identifies teacher planning days, days designated for report cards, early release, days off and holidays. In addition, provisions for up to five severe weather makeup days are included.
“We are excited to share the 2025/26 school calendar with our families and community,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn. “We appreciated the valuable feedback from our educators, families, students and community for creating a schedule that supports optimal learning and well-being. Our goal is to provide a high-quality education in a supportive and inclusive environment, and this calendar will help us achieve that goal.”