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

The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, May 28, 2027.

When is CCS spring break 2027?

Spring break runs Thursday, March 25, 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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Cumberland County Schools Calendar 2026-27 (CCS)

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

The Cumberland County Schools 2026-27 school year begins Monday, August 24, 2026 and ends Friday, May 28, 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 1, 2027
Spring break	Mar 25, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027
Last day of school	Friday, May 28, 2027

Student Holidays & Days Off

Date	Holiday
Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day
Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day
Nov 24, 2026	Thanksgiving Break (Annual Leave)
Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break (Annual Leave)
Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday
Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day
Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Good to know: Board approved 3/10/2026. Feb 15, 2027 is the designated make-up day if a lost instructional day must be recovered. A separate Year-Round calendar also exists.

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. Cumberland County Schools's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 24, 2026 to May 28, 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 Cumberland 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 Cumberland County Schools?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, May 28, 2027.
When is CCS spring break 2027?: Spring break runs Thursday, March 25, 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 Cumberland County Schools calendar (source) on August 27, 2026. Spotted an error or a date change? Report a correction — we verify and fix fast.