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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Calendar 2026-27 (CMS)
Traditional calendar · Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · Verified from the official district calendar · Updated August 27, 2026
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2026-27 school year begins Tuesday, August 25, 2026 and ends Wednesday, June 9, 2027. Key dates below, including every scheduled break and student holiday.
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| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of school | Tuesday, August 25, 2026 |
| Winter break | Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 |
| Spring break | Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027 |
| Last day of school | Wednesday, June 9, 2027 |
Student Holidays & Days Off
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day |
| Nov 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break |
| 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 |
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. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 25, 2026 to Jun 9, 2027, with 8 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 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in 2026?
- The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
- When is the last day of school for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
- The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Wednesday, June 9, 2027.
- When is CMS spring break 2027?
- Spring break runs Monday, March 29, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.
- When is winter break for CMS?
- Winter break runs Monday, December 21, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. Students return the following school day.
Related NC District Calendars
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- Cumberland County Schools (CCS)
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Source: dates verified against the official Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools calendar (source) on August 27, 2026. Spotted an error or a date change? Report a correction — we verify and fix fast.