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

The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, May 21, 2027.

When is Catawba County Schools spring break 2027?

Spring break runs Monday, April 12, 2027 through Friday, April 16, 2027.

When is winter break for Catawba County Schools?

Winter break runs Wednesday, December 23, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. Students return the following school day.

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Catawba County Schools Calendar 2026-27

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

The Catawba County Schools 2026-27 school year begins Monday, August 24, 2026 and ends Friday, May 21, 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 23, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Spring break	Apr 12, 2027 – Apr 16, 2027
Last day of school	Friday, May 21, 2027

Student Holidays & Days Off

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

Good to know: Traditional Start & Separate Spring Break calendar; BOE approved 8/26/2025, revised 2/23/2026. Three weather make-up days are pre-built into the calendar (Feb 12, Feb 15, Mar 29). Last day (May 21) is a 3-hour early-dismissal day.

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. Catawba County Schools's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 24, 2026 to May 21, 2027, with 6 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 Catawba 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 Catawba County Schools?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, May 21, 2027.
When is Catawba County Schools spring break 2027?: Spring break runs Monday, April 12, 2027 through Friday, April 16, 2027.
When is winter break for Catawba County Schools?: Winter break runs Wednesday, December 23, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. Students return the following school day.

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