The Lee County School District Calendar 2026-2027 specify the academic dates and holidays for students and families in Lee County, Florida. According to the district’s approved instructional calendar, students return to school on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, and the last day of school is Thursday, May 27, 2027. The calendar includes major holidays, Thanksgiving and winter breaks, spring break, early-dismissal days, grading-period deadlines, and professional duty days when students do not attend school.
Lee County School District Student Calendar 2026-2027
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 11, 2026 | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | No School |
| Yom Kippur | September 21, 2026 | No School |
| Professional Duty Day (remote) | October 19, 2026 | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23 - 27, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 | No School |
| Professional Duty Day (remote) | January 4, 2027 | No School |
| MLK Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 | No School |
| Spring Break | March 22 - 26, 2027 | No School |
| Professional Duty Day (remote) | March 29, 2027 | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 27, 2027 | School Closes |
Extended Time Off
Additional Important Dates
Teacher Planning Days and Professional Duty Days
| Professional duty day | Schedule | Student status |
|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2026 | Remote | No school |
| January 4, 2027 | Remote | No school |
| March 29, 2027 | Remote | No school |
| May 28, 2027 | On campus | No school |
Early Dismissal and Grading Periods
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December 18, 2026: Early dismissal and the end of Quarter 2.
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March 19, 2027: Early dismissal and the end of Quarter 3.
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May 27, 2027: Early dismissal and the end of Quarter 4, as well as the last day of school.
Lee County School District Calendar 2026-2027 | Month by Month
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About Lee County School District
The School District of Lee County is a public school district serving students and families in Lee County, Florida. Based in the Fort Myers area, the district provides the local public education framework for families across the county.
Schools: 118 district schools, plus 22 charter schools listed in the report.
Student Enrollment: 88,030 students excluding charter schools, and 101,379 including charter schools.
Teachers: 5,469.
Educational opportunities: Advanced academic programs, career and technical education, fine arts, athletics, JROTC, and school-choice options.
Frequently Asked Questions
The first day of school for the 2026-2027 school year is Tuesday, August 11, 2026, according to the district's instructional calendar.
The last day for students is Thursday, May 27, 2027. The calendar identifies it as an early-dismissal day and the end of the fourth quarter.
Spring break is scheduled for March 22-25, 2027. Good Friday follows on March 26, and March 29 is a remote professional duty day.
The Christmas recess is scheduled from December 21-January 1 2027. January 4, 2027 is a Professional Duty Day (remote) i.e. No school for students.
How Parents Can Use the Calendar
Check out the following practical steps in order to make the school year easier to manage:
- Add school holidays, extended breaks, and early-dismissal days to your family calendar.
- Arrange childcare for professional duty days when students do not attend school.
- Check transportation and after-school care arrangements before early-dismissal dates.
- Use quarter-end dates to review academic progress and upcoming assignments.
- Confirm whether severe weather make-up days will be used before finalizing early-summer travel plans.
- Revisit the official calendar during the year in case the district announces a revision.
These steps help families distinguish between full school closures, shortened school days, and employee-only workdays.
Severe Weather Make-up Days
The Lee County School District calendar reserves June 1-4, 2027, for severe weather make-up days. These dates are conditional rather than a guaranteed extension of the regular school year.
If extended severe weather days occur, the school calendar will shift to make up the appropriate days. Families should therefore avoid treating the reserved dates as confirmed vacation days until the district clarifies whether they are needed.
For the latest instructions, check the district’s official calendar and announcements.
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About This Calendar
Data Source: This calendar is compiled from the official Lee County School District Calendar 2026-2027 | Holidays & Breaks academic calendar.
Official Source: Visit the Lee County School District Calendar 2026-2027 | Holidays & Breaks official calendar source.
How We Adapt the Calendar: Florida School Dates converts district calendar documents into a parent-friendly view focused on student attendance, holidays, breaks, and downloadable calendar files.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Lee County School District Calendar 2026-2027 | Holidays & Breaks or the Florida Department of Education. While we strive for accuracy, always verify important dates with the official district website before making travel, childcare, work, or attendance plans.