When is the first day of school for Alleghany County Schools in 2026?

The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Monday, August 17, 2026.

When is the last day of school for Alleghany County Schools?

The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Monday, May 24, 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 Wednesday, December 23, 2026 through Tuesday, January 5, 2027. Students return the following school day.

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Alleghany County Schools Calendar 2026-27 (ACS)

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

The Alleghany County Schools 2026-27 school year begins Monday, August 17, 2026 and ends Monday, May 24, 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 17, 2026
Winter break	Dec 23, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027
Spring break	Mar 26, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027
Last day of school	Monday, May 24, 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 24, 2026	Christmas Eve
Dec 25, 2026	Christmas Day
Dec 31, 2026	Holiday
Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day
Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday

Good to know: Mountain/waiver district, approved 06/09/26; 175 student days, ends May 24 (half day) before Memorial Day (May 31 is a staff holiday after year end). Dec 22 is a student half-day; winter break runs Dec 23-Jan 5 (annual leave Dec 23, 28-30, Jan 4; students return Jan 6). Students also out Oct 19-20 (workday/parent-teacher conferences), Nov 25, Feb 18-19.

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. Alleghany County Schools's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 17, 2026 to May 24, 2027 — an early-start calendar, 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 Alleghany County Schools in 2026?: The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Monday, August 17, 2026.
When is the last day of school for Alleghany County Schools?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Monday, May 24, 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 Wednesday, December 23, 2026 through Tuesday, January 5, 2027. Students return the following school day.

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Source: dates verified against the official Alleghany County Schools calendar (source) on August 31, 2026. Spotted an error or a date change? Report a correction — we verify and fix fast.