Back to school begins: When is the first day of school in Florida?
FLORIDA - Students across the region will return to public school classrooms next week as local districts launch the new academic year.
What we know:
10 public school districts start classes between Monday and Wednesday.
Citrus, Hillsborough, Manatee, and Sarasota County Public Schools open their doors on Monday.
Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Pinellas, and Polk County Public Schools begin classes on Tuesday. Pasco County Public Schools students head back on Thursday.
Citrus County Public Schools:
Monday, Aug. 10, 2026
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Hardee County Public Schools:
Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026
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Hernando County Public Schools:
Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026
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Highlands County Public Schools:
Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026
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Hillsborough County Public Schools:
Monday, Aug. 10, 2026
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Manatee County Public Schools:
Monday, Aug. 10, 2026
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Pasco County Public Schools:
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026
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Pinellas County Public Schools:
Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026
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Polk County Public Schools:
Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026
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Sarasota County Public Schools:
Monday, Aug. 10, 2026
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