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Fairfax County Public Schools calendar 2026/27 and 2027/28 (Virginia)
The next break in Fairfax County Public Schools is Thanksgiving Break, from Wednesday 25 November 2026 to Friday 27 November 2026 (3 days).
Below are all school holidays for the 2026/27 and 2027/28 school years, with the first and last day of school where known, and the public holidays of the next twelve months. Updated Fri 16 Oct 2026.
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School holidays
School year 2026/27
First day of school: Mon 24 Aug 2026 · Last day of school: Wed 16 Jun 2027
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day Break | Fri 4 Sep 2026 | Fri 4 Sep 2026 | 1 |
| Labor Day Break | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | 1 |
| Yom Kippur | Mon 21 Sep 2026 | Mon 21 Sep 2026 | 1 |
| Indigenous Peoples’ Day | Mon 12 Oct 2026 | Mon 12 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| 2-hour Early Release Early release | Fri 30 Oct 2026 | Fri 30 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| School Planning Day No school for students | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | 1 |
| Teacher Workday No school for students | Tue 3 Nov 2026 | Tue 3 Nov 2026 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Wed 25 Nov 2026 | Fri 27 Nov 2026 | 3 |
| Winter Break | Mon 21 Dec 2026 | Fri 1 Jan 2027 | 12 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday | Mon 18 Jan 2027 | Mon 18 Jan 2027 | 1 |
| 2-hour Early Release Early release | Thu 28 Jan 2027 | Thu 28 Jan 2027 | 1 |
| Teacher Workday No school for students | Fri 29 Jan 2027 | Fri 29 Jan 2027 | 1 |
| Staff Development Day No school for students | Mon 1 Feb 2027 | Mon 1 Feb 2027 | 1 |
| Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day | Mon 15 Feb 2027 | Mon 15 Feb 2027 | 1 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Tue 9 Mar 2027 | Tue 9 Mar 2027 | 1 |
| Spring Break | Mon 22 Mar 2027 | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | 5 |
| 2-hour Early Release Early release | Fri 16 Apr 2027 | Fri 16 Apr 2027 | 1 |
| Teacher Workday No school for students | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | 1 |
| Staff Development Day No school for students | Tue 20 Apr 2027 | Tue 20 Apr 2027 | 1 |
| Eid al-Adha | Mon 17 May 2027 | Mon 17 May 2027 | 1 |
| Memorial Day | Mon 31 May 2027 | Mon 31 May 2027 | 1 |
| 2-hour Early Release Early release | Wed 16 Jun 2027 | Wed 16 Jun 2027 | 1 |
School year 2027/28
First day of school: Mon 23 Aug 2027 · Last day of school: Wed 14 Jun 2028
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day Break | Fri 3 Sep 2027 | Fri 3 Sep 2027 | 1 |
| Labor Day | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | 1 |
| Yom Kippur/Indigenous Peoples’ Day | Mon 11 Oct 2027 | Mon 11 Oct 2027 | 1 |
| Professional Workday No school for students | Tue 12 Oct 2027 | Tue 12 Oct 2027 | 1 |
| 2-hour Early Release Early release | Thu 28 Oct 2027 | Thu 28 Oct 2027 | 1 |
| Diwali | Fri 29 Oct 2027 | Fri 29 Oct 2027 | 1 |
| Professional Workday No school for students | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | 1 |
| Professional Workday (Election Day) No school for students | Tue 2 Nov 2027 | Tue 2 Nov 2027 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Wed 24 Nov 2027 | Fri 26 Nov 2027 | 3 |
| Winter Break | Mon 20 Dec 2027 | Fri 31 Dec 2027 | 12 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday | Mon 17 Jan 2028 | Mon 17 Jan 2028 | 1 |
| 2-hour Early Release Early release | Thu 20 Jan 2028 | Thu 20 Jan 2028 | 1 |
| Professional Workday No school for students | Fri 21 Jan 2028 | Fri 21 Jan 2028 | 1 |
| Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | 1 |
| Professional Workday No school for students | Mon 6 Mar 2028 | Mon 6 Mar 2028 | 1 |
| Professional Workday (Presidential Primary) No school for students | Tue 7 Mar 2028 | Tue 7 Mar 2028 | 1 |
| 2-hour Early Release Early release | Thu 30 Mar 2028 | Thu 30 Mar 2028 | 1 |
| Professional Workday No school for students | Fri 31 Mar 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 | 1 |
| Spring Break | Mon 10 Apr 2028 | Fri 14 Apr 2028 | 5 |
| Eid al-Adha | Fri 5 May 2028 | Fri 5 May 2028 | 1 |
| Memorial Day | Mon 29 May 2028 | Mon 29 May 2028 | 1 |
| 2-hour Early Release Early release | Wed 14 Jun 2028 | Wed 14 Jun 2028 | 1 |
Public holidays in Virginia, next 12 months
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Wed 11 Nov 2026 | Veterans Day |
| Thu 26 Nov 2026 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Fri 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Mon 18 Jan 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Mon 15 Feb 2027 | George Washington Day |
| Mon 31 May 2027 | Memorial Day |
| Fri 18 Jun 2027 | Juneteenth National Independence Day Observed |
| Sat 19 Jun 2027 | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| Sun 4 Jul 2027 | Independence Day |
| Mon 5 Jul 2027 | Independence Day Observed |
| Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Labor Day |
| Mon 11 Oct 2027 | Indigenous Peoples' Day |
Frequently asked questions
When is Thanksgiving Break 2026 in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Thanksgiving Break 2026 in Fairfax County Public Schools is from Wednesday 25 November 2026 to Friday 27 November 2026, 3 days including weekends.
When is Winter Break 2026 in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Winter Break 2026 in Fairfax County Public Schools is from Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027, 12 days including weekends.
When is Spring Break 2027 in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Spring Break 2027 in Fairfax County Public Schools is from Monday 22 March 2027 to Friday 26 March 2027, 5 days including weekends.
When is the last day of school in Fairfax County Public Schools?
The last day of the 2026/27 school year is Wednesday 16 June 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break 2027 in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Thanksgiving Break 2027 in Fairfax County Public Schools is from Wednesday 24 November 2027 to Friday 26 November 2027, 3 days including weekends.
When does school start in Fairfax County Public Schools?
The first day of school for 2027/28 is Monday 23 August 2027.
When is the last day of school in Fairfax County Public Schools?
The last day of the 2027/28 school year is Wednesday 14 June 2028.
Can I add the Fairfax County Public Schools school holidays to my calendar?
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Sources
| School year | Source | Document | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | Researched by Holibase | www.fcps.edu | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| 2027/28 | Researched by Holibase | www.fcps.edu | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
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