Winter Break – No Classes

Winter Break – No Classes

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota

December 12, 2026 – January 10, 2027

Winter break for SCF students runs from Saturday, December 12, 2026 through Sunday, January 10, 2027. Classes for the spring 2027 semester resume following the break.

Note: Faculty and staff winter break dates differ slightly from student dates. See the full academic calendar for details.

We hope you have a safe and restful winter break!

Fall 2026

Aug. 13 — Faculty return

Aug. 21 — Faculty planning/convocation

Aug. 17 — Classes begin

Sep. 7 — Labor Day holiday (no classes)

Nov. 11 — Veterans Day observed (no classes)

Nov. 26-27 — Thanksgiving break (no classes)

Dec. 4 — Last class session before final examinations

Dec. 7-10 — Final examinations

Dec. 11 — Commencement

Dec. 11 — Final grades due by 11:59 p.m.

Dec. 12 – Jan. 10 — Winter break (students)

Dec. 12 – Jan. 6 — Winter break (faculty)

Dec. 21 – Jan. 1 — Winter break (staff)

For a detailed listing of all academic calendar dates for the 2026-27 academic year, visit SCF.edu/Academics/Academic-Calendar. Academic calendar subject to change.