Fairfax County Public Schools 2025–2026 Calendar: What Families Need to Know

by Giorgio Danso

🏡 Why This Matters for Homebuyers in Fairfax County

For many families moving to or within Fairfax County, the school calendar plays a big role in planning moves, vacations, and childcare. Knowing when school starts, ends, and pauses can help you better align your real estate decisions and daily routines.

If you're considering neighborhoods in Fairfax County, here's a helpful look at the 2025–2026 Fairfax County Public Schools calendar.

📅 FCPS 2025–2026 Key School Dates

🏫 First & Last Days

First Day of School: August 18, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School: June 17, 2026 (Wednesday)

🎉 Major Holidays & Student Breaks

August 29 – Student Holiday
September 1 – Labor Day
September 23 – Rosh Hashanah
October 2 – Yom Kippur
October 13 – Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 20 – Diwali
November 3–4 – Student Holidays
November 11 – Veterans Day
November 26–28 – Thanksgiving Break
December 2 – January 2 – Winter Break
January 19 – MLK Jr. Day
January 29–30 – Student Holidays
February 16 – Presidents' Day
February 17 – Student Holiday
March 20 – Eid al-Fitr
March 30 – April 3 – Spring Break
April 6 & April 10 – Student Holidays
May 25 – Memorial Day

📊 Grading Period End Dates

October 31
January 28
March 27

👨‍👩‍👧 Why Families Love Fairfax County Schools

Fairfax County is known for its top-ranked school district, offering strong academics, extracurricular programs, and a commitment to diversity. Living near a high-performing FCPS school is not just great for your kids — it can also increase property value and resale demand.

Top areas served by FCPS include:

Vienna – Home to Madison HS & Thoreau MS
Fairfax – Robinson SS & Oak View ES
Reston – South Lakes HS & Sunrise Valley ES
Chantilly – Chantilly HS & Rocky Run MS
McLean – Langley HS & Cooper MS

🏡 Thinking of Moving to Fairfax County?

At Danso Realty Group, we help families navigate the home buying process with schools in mind. Whether you want to live within walking distance of an elementary school or near a top-tier high school, we’ll help you find the right fit.

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