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Miami-Dade Thanksgiving break 2026: Nov 23–27

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No school for studentsMon–Fri, Nov 23–27, 2026 · Thanksgiving week

  • Students are off the whole week, Monday through Friday.
  • Thanksgiving Day (Thu, Nov 26) is a holiday, and Fri, Nov 27 is a recess day for students and employees.
  • Back to school Monday, November 30, 2026.

Day by day

Mon, Nov 23Fall recess
Tue, Nov 24Fall recess
Wed, Nov 25Fall recess
Thu, Nov 26Thanksgiving
Fri, Nov 27Recess day
Mon, Nov 30Back to school

What makes up Thanksgiving week?

Mon–Wed, Nov 23–25 are fall recess days. A recess day is a scheduled day off that isn’t a legal holiday. The district uses recess days to build the Thanksgiving, winter and spring breaks.

Thu, Nov 26 is Thanksgiving Day, a holiday. Fri, Nov 27 is a recess day for students and employees.

3 ideas for the day

  • Free
    South Pointe ParkPlaygrounds, a long pier and ocean views. Free entry, paid parking · South BeachHours and tickets
  • Rainy day
    Frost ScienceAquarium, planetarium and science exhibits under one roof · Downtown MiamiHours and tickets
  • Special
    Jungle IslandAnimal shows, a treewalk village and playgrounds · Watson IslandHours and tickets

Many attractions close on Thanksgiving Day. Check hours before you go. Hours and prices change, so check the official site before you go.

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About these dates: The calendar PDF’s legend labels Nov 23–25 as recess days for 10- and 11.5-month employees. Its own day count (46 school days in the second grading period) and the district’s January 2025 board announcement only work with students off. We’ll mark it “confirmed” as soon as the district repeats it.

Unofficial parent guide · Dates from the official M-DCPS 2026–27 calendar · checked Oct 21, 2026

Common questions

When is Thanksgiving break 2026 for Miami-Dade schools?

No. Students are off Mon–Fri, Nov 23–27, 2026 with no school for Miami-Dade County Public Schools students. School is back Monday, November 30, 2026.

What makes up Thanksgiving week?

Mon–Wed, Nov 23–25 are fall recess days. A recess day is a scheduled day off that isn’t a legal holiday. The district uses recess days to build the Thanksgiving, winter and spring breaks. Thu, Nov 26 is Thanksgiving Day, a holiday. Fri, Nov 27 is a recess day for students and employees.

Where do these dates come from?

The official M-DCPS 2026–27 Elementary & Secondary school calendar, last checked Oct 21, 2026.

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