Is there school on Election Day 2026 in Miami-Dade?
- Teachers have a district-wide training day (Professional Learning Day), so students stay home.
- It’s also Election Day. Florida polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Back to school Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Grades 2–5 go home 1 hour early that day (every Wednesday).
Why is there no school on Election Day?
Nov 3 is a District-wide Professional Learning Day: every Miami-Dade teacher has training that day, so students stay home. Because the whole district trains together, it’s not one of the days staff can swap.
It’s also the 2026 general election, when Florida votes for governor, Congress and more.
3 ideas for the day
- FreeSouth Pointe ParkPlaygrounds, a long pier and ocean views. Free entry, paid parking · South BeachHours and tickets
- Rainy dayFrost ScienceAquarium, planetarium and science exhibits under one roof · Downtown MiamiHours and tickets
- SpecialFairchild Tropical Botanic GardenA huge tropical garden with room for kids to explore · Old Cutler Rd, south Miami-DadeHours and tickets
Hours and prices change, so check the official site before you go.
Unofficial parent guide · Dates from the official M-DCPS 2026–27 calendar · checked Oct 21, 2026
Common questions
Is there school on Election Day 2026 in Miami-Dade?
No. Tuesday, November 3, 2026 is a teacher planning day with no school for Miami-Dade County Public Schools students. School is back Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
Why is there no school on Election Day?
Nov 3 is a District-wide Professional Learning Day: every Miami-Dade teacher has training that day, so students stay home. Because the whole district trains together, it’s not one of the days staff can swap. It’s also the 2026 general election, when Florida votes for governor, Congress and more.
Where do these dates come from?
The official M-DCPS 2026–27 Elementary & Secondary school calendar, last checked Oct 21, 2026.