Snapshot
Pinellas County’s calendar includes a mix of traditional holidays and local teacher development days. Being a coastal county, families should also note hurricane season overlap with the school year; the district sometimes lists contingency plans for closures.
Official calendar: Pinellas County Schools 2025–26 Calendars (PDF)
Key Dates & Holidays
| Date(s) | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2025 | First day of school |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Labor Day |
| Oct 13–17, 2025 | Fall break |
| Nov 24–28, 2025 | Thanksgiving |
| Dec 22, 2025 – Jan 5, 2026 | Winter break |
| Mar 9–13, 2026 | Spring break |
| May 22, 2026 | Last day of school (subject to make-up days) |
Practical advice
- Check the district’s inclement weather and hurricane guidance before booking beach trips in early fall.
- Pinellas sometimes requires make-up days at the end of the year if closures occur during hurricane season.
- Subscribe to school notifications for real-time closure updates.
Closing
Pinellas parents should pair the official PDF with local weather awareness — that combination reduces risk of surprise closures and travel impact.