Schools in Florida generally start in mid-August for the 2025-2026 academic year, with August 11, 2025, being a common first day for students across many districts.
Key Details on School Start Dates in Florida 2025
- Most school districts, including major ones like Miami-Dade, Pinellas, Palm Beach, and Duval, start the school year around August 11, 2025.
- Teacher planning days typically precede this, but students generally begin classes on or about August 11.
- Some districts have slight variations, but August 11 is widely observed as the first day of school for students in Florida for the 2025-2026 year.
This date marks the start for most public schools in Florida in 2025. Specific district calendars can be checked for minor variations.