Thanksgiving Break – No Classes

Fall 2026 – Thanksgiving Break – No Classes State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota November 26-27, 2026 In observance of Thanksgiving, SCF campuses will be closed and no classes will be held Thursday, November 26 through Friday, November 27, 2026. Final examinations begin December 7. We wish you a happy and restful Thanksgiving! 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.