When is the first day of school for Burke County Public 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 Burke County Public Schools?

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

When is BCPS spring break 2027?

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

When is winter break for BCPS?

Winter break runs Monday, December 21, 2026 through Monday, January 4, 2027. Students return the following school day.

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Burke County Public Schools Calendar 2026-27 (BCPS)

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

The Burke County Public Schools 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 4, 2027
Spring break	Mar 26, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027
Last day of school	Friday, June 4, 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 Holiday
Dec 25, 2026	Christmas Holiday
Dec 28, 2026	Holiday
Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day
Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday
May 31, 2027	Memorial Day

Good to know: Board approved 12/15/2025; 173 instructional days / 1,111.5 hours. Quarters end 10/16, 12/18, 3/12, 6/4. Winter break Dec 21-Jan 4 (workdays Dec 21 and Jan 4, vacation days between; students return Jan 5). Students also out on workdays Oct 19-20, Nov 3, Feb 15, Mar 15-16, Apr 30, May 3. Note: some third-party calendar sites incorrectly list an Aug 5 start; the official board-approved calendar starts Aug 24.

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. Burke County Public Schools's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 24, 2026 to Jun 4, 2027, with 11 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 Burke County Public 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 Burke County Public Schools?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, June 4, 2027.
When is BCPS spring break 2027?: Spring break runs Friday, March 26, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.
When is winter break for BCPS?: Winter break runs Monday, December 21, 2026 through Monday, January 4, 2027. Students return the following school day.

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