Fairfax County Public Schools Calendar: The academic year 2025 2026 in Fairfax County Public Schools is August through June (180 school days) or August 18th, 2025, through June 17th, 2026. There is a summer break and a winter break will be between December 22, 2025, and January 2, 2026. The rest of the major breaks are Labor Day break, September 29-October 1, the Thanksgiving break, November 26-28, and Spring Break, March 30-April 3. On holidays (Yom Kippur, Diwali, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth), schools will also be closed. The school year starts with early release days and teacher workdays in conjunction with the end of each grading quarter and staff development.
Fairfax County Public Schools Calendar 2025-2026
| 📅 Event / Period | Dates |
|---|---|
| First Day of School | Monday, August 18, 2025 |
| Labor Day Holiday | Friday, August 29 – Monday, September 1, 2025 |
| Yom Kippur (Student Holiday) | Thursday, October 2, 2025 |
| End of Quarter 1 (Early Release) | Friday, October 31, 2025 |
| Veterans Day (Holiday) | Tuesday, November 11, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Wednesday, November 26 – Friday, November 28 |
| Winter Break | Monday, December 22, 2025 – Friday, January 2, 2026 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 19, 2026 |
| End of Quarter 2 (Early Release) | Wednesday, January 28, 2026 |
| Spring Break | Monday, March 30 – Friday, April 3, 2026 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | Monday, May 25, 2026 |
| Last Day of School (Early Release) | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 |
| Summer Break Begins | Thursday, June 18, 2026 |
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is the public school system of the United States located in Virginia, and one of the largest in the country. It has a population of more than 180,000 students based in more than 200 schools, both elementary, high, and middle schools. FCPS offers quality education at the pre-kindergarten to 12th-grade level. The school is characterized by a diverse student population, well-developed academic programs, and committed teaching staff. The students are exposed to various subjects such as maths, science, reading, social studies, arts, and physical education. The needs of learners, such as provision of advanced classes, special education, and language, are also found in many schools.
FCPS also concentrates on the achievement of all the students through the provision of a secure and nurturing school atmosphere. It applies contemporary technology in the classrooms and involves parents. Sport, music, clubs, and community service are additional extracurricular activities available in the district. Schools use a yearly academic calendar that includes the summer vacation, winter vacation, spring vacation, and other holidays. FCPS is run on behalf of the Fairfax County School Board and meets and consults with the local community. On the whole, the Fairfax County Public Schools focuses on the academic success and character development of the students in order to make them college, career, and responsible citizens.
Fairfax County Public Schools Holidays 2025-2026
| 📅 Holiday / Break | Dates |
|---|---|
| Independence Day | Friday, July 4, 2025 |
| Labor Day Break | Friday, August 29 – Monday, September 1, 2025 |
| Rosh Hashanah | Begins sundown Sept 22 – Sept 23, 2025 |
| Yom Kippur | Begins sundown Oct 1 – Oct 2, 2025 |
| Indigenous Peoples’ Day | Monday, October 13, 2025 |
| Diwali | Monday, October 20, 2025 |
| Veterans Day | Tuesday, November 11, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Wednesday, November 26 – Friday, November 28, 2025 |
| Bodhi Day | Monday, December 8, 2025 |
| Chanukah | Begins sundown Dec 14 – Dec 22, 2025 |
| Winter Break | Monday, December 22, 2025 – Friday, January 2, 2026 |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25, 2025 |
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, January 1, 2026 |
| Three Kings Day / Epiphany | Tuesday, January 6, 2026 |
| Orthodox Christmas | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 19, 2026 |
| Presidents’ Day (Washington’s Birthday) | Monday, February 16, 2026 |
| Lunar New Year | Tuesday, February 17, 2026 |
| Ramadan begins | Begins sundown Feb 17 – daily until daylight Mar 18, 2026 |
| Ash Wednesday | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 |
| Orthodox Ash Wednesday | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 |
| Eid al‑Fitr / Nowruz | Friday, March 20, 2026 (begins sundown Mar 19) |
| Spring Break | Monday, March 30 – Friday, April 3, 2026 |
| Passover | Begins sundown April 1 – April 9, 2026 |
| Good Friday / Easter | Friday, April 3 / Sunday, April 5, 2026 |
| Orthodox Good Friday & Easter | Friday, April 10 & Sunday, April 12, 2026 |
| Theravada New Year | Thursday, April 16, 2026 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 |
| Eid al‑Adha | Begins sundown May 26 – May 27, 2026 |
| Juneteenth | Friday, June 19, 2026 |
FAQs
Q: How do I register or enroll my child in FCPS?
A: To enroll your child, you should make contact with your zoned school, or you may begin the process of registration online. Documents such as the proof of residence, birth certificate of your child, together with his/her immunization records and past academic records of his/her old school, will be required.
Q: Can I request a school transfer for my child?
A: School transfers are possible in some situations, e.g., when your sibling goes to the school or when you want a particular academic program. All requests are considered, and there can be a small non-refundable cost.
Q: Is virtual or remote learning available?
A: Fairfax County provides minimal remote learning opportunities within its Virtual Program. Admission depends on availability and approval of the most required on most occasions due to the ability of a student or health conditions of a student.
Q: How are kindergarten classrooms assigned?
A: To have balanced classes, the placement of Kindergarten classes is done. Parents are welcome to provide any information about the learning style or needs of a child, although teachers cannot accommodate their requests. Siblings, such as twins, can be retained in case they are requested.
Q: Are free or reduced-price meals offered to students?
A: Well, yes, FCPS offers free or less expensive meals to those students who meet the family income level requirements. They have to apply, and they are processed through the nutrition services of the school.