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

The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

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

The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Wednesday, May 26, 2027.

When is CCS spring break 2027?

Spring break runs Monday, March 29, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.

When is winter break for CCS?

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

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Cleveland County Schools Calendar 2026-27 (CCS)

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

The Cleveland County Schools 2026-27 school year begins Wednesday, August 12, 2026 and ends Wednesday, May 26, 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	Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Winter break	Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Spring break	Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027
Last day of school	Wednesday, May 26, 2027

Student Holidays & Days Off

Date	Holiday
Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day
Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day
Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec 24, 2026	Christmas Holiday
Dec 25, 2026	Christmas Holiday
Dec 28, 2026	Christmas Holiday
Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day
Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mar 29, 2027	Easter Holiday
May 31, 2027	Memorial Day

Good to know: Early-start calendar: first day Aug 12, 2026 (planning days Aug 5-11). Last day May 26, 2027 with early dismissal. Spring break is Easter Holiday Mar 29 + annual leave Mar 30-Apr 2; Mar 26 is also an annual leave day (no school). Students return from winter break Jan 5 (Dec 21-22 and Jan 4 planning days). Feb 12 and Mar 12 planning days double as snow make-up days. Official PDF linked from district homepage (Google Drive). Calendar sponsored by Laughlin's Furniture.

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. Cleveland County Schools's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 12, 2026 to May 26, 2027 — an early-start calendar, 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 Cleveland County Schools in 2026?: The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
When is the last day of school for Cleveland County Schools?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
When is CCS spring break 2027?: Spring break runs Monday, March 29, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.
When is winter break for CCS?: 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 Cleveland County Schools calendar (source) on August 31, 2026. Spotted an error or a date change? Report a correction — we verify and fix fast.