When is the first day of school for Alexander County Schools 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 Alexander County Schools?

The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Thursday, May 27, 2027.

When is ACS spring break 2027?

Spring break runs Friday, March 26, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.

When is winter break for ACS?

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

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Alexander County Schools Calendar 2026-27 (ACS)

Traditional calendar · Alexander County, North Carolina · Verified from the official district calendar · Updated August 31, 2026

The Alexander County Schools 2026-27 school year begins Monday, August 24, 2026 and ends Thursday, May 27, 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 26, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027
Last day of school	Thursday, May 27, 2027

Student Holidays & Days Off

Date	Holiday
Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day
Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day
Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving
Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving
Dec 23, 2026	Christmas Holiday
Dec 24, 2026	Christmas Holiday
Dec 25, 2026	Christmas Holiday
Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day
Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday

Good to know: Ends May 27 before Memorial Day. Winter break combines annual leave (Dec 21-22, 28-31) and holidays (Dec 23-25, Jan 1); spring break is Good Friday plus annual leave Mar 29-Apr 2. Students also out Nov 25 (annual leave) and on required workdays Jan 15, Feb 12, Mar 19 and optional workdays Sep 25, Oct 23, Jan 19, Apr 30.

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. Alexander County Schools's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 24, 2026 to May 27, 2027, with 10 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 Alexander County Schools 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 Alexander County Schools?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Thursday, May 27, 2027.
When is ACS spring break 2027?: Spring break runs Friday, March 26, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.
When is winter break for ACS?: 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 Alexander County Schools calendar (source) on August 31, 2026. Spotted an error or a date change? Report a correction — we verify and fix fast.