The Orange County Public Schools calendar for the 2025-2026 academic year outlines key dates for students, parents, and staff. This includes holidays, teacher workdays, and marking periods, helping you plan your school year efficiently.
Key Dates for the 2025–2026 School Year
- First Day of School: August 6, 2025
- Last Day of School: May 20, 2026
- Winter Break: December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026
- Spring Break: April 6, 2026 – April 10, 2026
Orange County Public Schools Calendar by Month
July 2025
- July 21–25 – New Teacher Institute
- July 28–30 – Teacher Professional Development (AM) / Work Hours (PM)
- July 31 – Teacher Workday & Open House (1:00–6:00 PM)
August 2025
- August 1 & 4 – Teacher Professional Development
- August 5 – Teacher Workday
- August 6 – First Day of School (All students report)
- August 28 – Student Early Dismissal & PM Teacher PD
- August 29 – Holiday (Schools closed)
September 2025
- September 1 – Labor Day Holiday (Schools and offices closed)
- September 18 – Student Early Dismissal & PM Parent/Teacher Conferences
- September 19 – No School for Students – AM Parent/Teacher Conferences
- September 30 – Student Early Dismissal & PM Teacher PD
October 2025
- October 9 – End of First Nine Weeks
- October 10 – Teacher Workday (No school for students)
- October 13 – Teacher Professional Day (No school for students)
- October 29 – Student Early Dismissal & PM Teacher PD
November 2025
- November 4 – Teacher Professional Day (No school for students)
- November 11 – Veterans Day (Schools and offices closed)
- November 26–28 – Thanksgiving Break (Schools closed)
December 2025
- December 22–31 – Winter Break (Schools and offices closed)
January 2026
- January 1–2 – Winter Break continues
- January 5 – Teacher Workday (No school for students)
- January 6 – Begin Second Semester
- January 19 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (Schools and offices closed)
- January 29 – Student Early Dismissal & PM Teacher PD
February 2026
- February 12 – Student Early Dismissal & PM Parent/Teacher Conferences
- February 13 – No School for Students – AM Parent/Teacher Conferences
- February 24 – Student Early Dismissal & PM Teacher PD
March 2026
- March 10 – End of Third Nine Weeks
- March 13 – Teacher Workday (No school for students)
- March 16 – Teacher Professional Day (No school for students)
April 2026
- April 6–10 – Spring Break (Schools closed)
May 2026
- May 13 – Last Day for Seniors
- May 16 – OCHS Graduation
- May 20 – Student Early Dismissal & Last Day of School
- May 21 – Teacher Workday (No school for students)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The first day of school for students is August 6, 2025.
Winter break starts on December 22, 2025, and ends on January 2, 2026.
* First marking period ends on October 9, 2025
* Second marking period ends on March 10, 2026 (Note: OCPS uses 9-week terms, not 2 semesters with midpoints)
* Third marking period begins on March 17, 2026
* School year ends on May 20, 2026
Spring break runs from April 6, 2026, to April 10, 2026.
Plan Ahead with the Orange County Public School Calendar
Use this comprehensive calendar to stay up-to-date with school events, marking periods, and holidays. Plan your year efficiently with Orange County Public Schools, ensuring you never miss an important date. Bookmark this page for future reference to keep track of school-related events.