North Carolina School Calendars 2026-27
24 districts verified from official calendars · Updated August 27, 2026
First day of school, spring break, winter break and holidays for North Carolina's public school districts — all verified from each district's official 2026-27 calendar, in one place.
| District | First day | Spring break 2027 | Last day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS) | Aug 24, 2026 | Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027 | Jun 4, 2027 |
| Brunswick County Schools | Aug 24, 2026 | Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027 | May 28, 2027 |
| Buncombe County Schools (BCS) | Aug 24, 2026 | Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027 | Jun 8, 2027 |
| Cabarrus County Schools (CCS) | Aug 12, 2026 | Mar 8, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027 | May 26, 2027 |
| Catawba County Schools | Aug 24, 2026 | Apr 12, 2027 – Apr 16, 2027 | May 21, 2027 |
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) | Aug 25, 2026 | Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027 | Jun 9, 2027 |
| Craven County Schools | Aug 24, 2026 | Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027 | May 20, 2027 |
| Cumberland County Schools (CCS) | Aug 24, 2026 | Mar 25, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027 | May 28, 2027 |
| Davidson County Schools (DCS) | Aug 24, 2026 | Mar 26, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027 | May 28, 2027 |
| Durham Public Schools (DPS) | Aug 24, 2026 | Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027 | Jun 9, 2027 |
| Gaston County Schools (GCS) | Aug 12, 2026 | Mar 26, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027 | May 26, 2027 |
| Guilford County Schools (GCS) | Aug 24, 2026 | Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027 | Jun 10, 2027 |
| Harnett County Schools (HCS) | Aug 12, 2026 | Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027 | May 21, 2027 |
| Iredell-Statesville Schools (I-SS) | Aug 12, 2026 | Mar 8, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027 | May 27, 2027 |
| Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) | Aug 24, 2026 | Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027 | May 26, 2027 |
| Moore County Schools (MCS) | Aug 26, 2026 | Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027 | Jun 11, 2027 |
| New Hanover County Schools (NHCS) | Aug 24, 2026 | Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027 | Jun 4, 2027 |
| Onslow County Schools (OCS) | Aug 24, 2026 | Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 29, 2027 | Jun 4, 2027 |
| Pitt County Schools (PCS) | Aug 24, 2026 | Mar 26, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027 | Jun 8, 2027 |
| Randolph County School System (RCSS) | Aug 24, 2026 | Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027 | Jun 9, 2027 |
| Rowan-Salisbury Schools (RSS) | Aug 12, 2026 | Mar 10, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027 | May 26, 2027 |
| Union County Public Schools (UCPS) | Aug 24, 2026 | Mar 26, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027 | Jun 4, 2027 |
| Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) | Aug 24, 2026 | Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027 | Jun 9, 2027 |
| Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WSFCS) | Aug 10, 2026 | Mar 26, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027 | May 21, 2027 |
Quick answers
- When does school start in North Carolina in 2026?
- Most NC traditional-calendar districts start the 2026-27 year in late August 2026, as required by the state calendar law. See the table above for each district's verified first day.
- When is spring break 2027 in North Carolina?
- Spring break varies by district — most fall in late March or early April 2027. See our Spring Break 2027 page for every district's dates.
- Are these dates official?
- Every date is verified against the district's own published calendar, and each district page links its official source. Districts can amend calendars mid-year, so always confirm major plans with your district.
Popular calendars
- Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS)
- Brunswick County Schools
- Buncombe County Schools (BCS)
- Cabarrus County Schools (CCS)
- Catawba County Schools
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS)
- Craven County Schools
- Cumberland County Schools (CCS)
- Davidson County Schools (DCS)
- Durham Public Schools (DPS)
- Gaston County Schools (GCS)
- Guilford County Schools (GCS)