When is the first day of school for Alamance-Burlington School System in 2026?

The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Monday, August 24, 2026.

When is the last day of school for Alamance-Burlington School System?

The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, June 4, 2027.

When is ABSS spring break 2027?

Spring break runs Monday, March 29, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.

When is winter break for ABSS?

Winter break runs Monday, December 21, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. Students return the following school day.

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Alamance-Burlington School System Calendar 2026-27 (ABSS)

Traditional calendar · Alamance County, North Carolina · Verified from the official district calendar · Updated August 27, 2026

The Alamance-Burlington School System 2026-27 school year begins Monday, August 24, 2026 and ends Friday, June 4, 2027. Key dates below, including every scheduled break and student holiday.

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Key Dates at a Glance

Event	Date
First day of school	Monday, August 24, 2026
Winter break	Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Spring break	Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027
Last day of school	Friday, June 4, 2027
Graduation window	Varies by high school

Student Holidays & Days Off

Date	Holiday
Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday
Nov 11, 2026	Veteran's Day Holiday
Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break (Nov 25-27)
Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day (Winter Break)
Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday Holiday
May 31, 2027	Memorial Day Holiday

Good to know: Last day (June 4) is a 3-hour early-release day with K-8 report cards distributed. District can designate workdays, vacation days, or Saturdays as make-up student days if needed, including during spring break.

About the 2026-27 calendar

North Carolina's school calendar law generally requires traditional-calendar districts to open no earlier than the Monday closest to August 26 and close by the Friday closest to June 11 — though a number of districts open earlier under waivers or local calendar flexibility. Alamance-Burlington School System's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 24, 2026 to Jun 4, 2027, with 7 scheduled student holidays listed above. Make-up days for weather closures are set by the district and can shift dates late in the year — the official calendar linked above is always the final word.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the first day of school for Alamance-Burlington School System in 2026?: The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Monday, August 24, 2026.
When is the last day of school for Alamance-Burlington School System?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, June 4, 2027.
When is ABSS spring break 2027?: Spring break runs Monday, March 29, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.
When is winter break for ABSS?: Winter break runs Monday, December 21, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. Students return the following school day.

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Source: dates verified against the official Alamance-Burlington School System calendar (source) on August 27, 2026. Spotted an error or a date change? Report a correction — we verify and fix fast.