Miami Dade School Calendar with Holidays 2025-2026

Miami Dade School Calendar: In Miami‑Dade County, the school year begins on Thursday, August 14, 2025, after three days of teacher planning (August 11–13) ahead of the 2025–2026 academic year. Labor Day is September 1, with two optional teacher planning days (September 23 and October 2) for the district. The first period ends on October 17, while the second starts on October 20.

Miami Dade School Calendar

Nov. 11 is a student holiday (Veterans Day), and Thanksgiving break is Nov. 24–28. From December 22 to January 2, 2026, schools are closed for winter recess and will reopen January 5. January 19 -Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and February 16 – Presidents’ Day are also non‑instructional. The spring recess is scheduled for March 23–27, and two other planning days are March 20 and April 3. May 25 is Memorial Day, June 4 is the last student day, and June 5 is a staff planning day. Elementary and K–8 students are dismissed one hour early every Wednesday of the year.

Miami Dade School Calendar 2025-2026

DateEvent
Aug 11–13, 2025Teacher Planning Days—no students attending
Aug 14, 2025First Day of School (Start of First Semester)
Sep 1, 2025Labor Day—school closed
Sep 23, 2025Teacher Planning Day—opt-in, no students
Oct 2, 2025Teacher Planning Day—opt-in, no students
Oct 17, 2025End of 1st Grading Period (First Semester)
Oct 20, 2025Start of 2nd Grading Period (First Semester)
Nov 3, 2025District-wide Professional Learning Day—no students
Nov 11, 2025Veterans Day—school closed
Nov 24–26, 2025Thanksgiving Recess
Nov 27, 2025Thanksgiving Day—school closed
Nov 28, 2025Recess Day—school closed
Dec 22, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026Winter Recess—school closed
Jan 15, 2026End of 2nd Grading Period (First Semester)
Jan 16, 2026Teacher Planning Day—opt-in, no students
Jan 19, 2026MLK Jr. Day—school closed
Jan 20, 2026Start of 3rd Grading Period (Second Semester)
Feb 16, 2026Presidents Day—school closed
Mar 20, 2026Teacher Planning Day—opt-in, no students
Mar 23–27, 2026Spring Recess—school closed
Apr 2, 2026End of 3rd Grading Period (Second Semester)
Apr 3, 2026Teacher Planning Day—opt-in, no students
Apr 6, 2026Start of 4th Grading Period (Second Semester)
May 25, 2026Memorial Day—school closed
Jun 4, 2026Last Day of School; End of 4th Grading Period
Jun 5, 2026Teacher Planning Day—no students

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), located in Miami, Florida, is the largest of the school districts in the United States, with over 330,000 students and over 400 schools. The district incorporates the variances of educational facilities, traditional, and the extension of magnet schools, charter schools, and vocational centers. M-DCPS is characterized by diversity; the students in this school are citizens or the representatives of more than 160 countries and speak more than 50 languages. The district is committed to inclusive education, equity, and academic excellence, with several initiatives to satisfy the needs of a multicultural student population.

The district provides robust college and career preparation that is provided by advanced coursework, such as that of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and dual enrollment. The graduation rates have been continuously increasing in the last few years, with a high proportion of students engaging in higher education. Miami-Dade also pays attention to integrating technology in classrooms and provides the students with all-encompassing services aimed at mental health, safety, and families.

Miami Dade School Holidays 2025-2026

Date(s)Holiday / No‑School Day
September 1, 2025Labor Day
November 11, 2025Veterans Day
November 27, 2025Thanksgiving Day
November 28, 2025Day after Thanksgiving
December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026Winter Recess (schools closed)
January 1, 2026New Year’s Day (within Winter Recess)
January 19, 2026Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 16, 2026Presidents’ Day
May 25, 2026Memorial Day

FAQs

Q: What are the procedures for school registration of my child?

A: Registration may be done online or in the school, and one is supposed to submit a birth certificate, address proof, physical examination, and immunization statements.

Q: How early can you sign up your toddler for kindergarten or pre-K, and what do you need?

A: Enrolment normally begins at the beginning of the year. Kindergarten: Children have to be 5 years of age by September 1, with health and residency documentation. Pre-K: The children need to be 4 years old by September 1, with health and residency documentation.

Q: Do they offer meals that are free to students?

A: Yes, the breakfast is free to all students, and the majority receive free lunch as well under the district meal programs.

Q: What should I do to get the school and bus route assigned to my child?

A: Through the Parent Portal or by calling the district, parents may examine school assignments and transportation information.

Q: What are the magnet, special programs offered in academics?

A: The district has magnet programs, dual enrollment, International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP), and career-technical education programs in some of the schools.

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