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

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

When is DCS spring break 2027?

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

When is winter break for DCS?

Winter break runs Monday, December 21, 2026 through Tuesday, January 5, 2027. Students return the following school day.

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Duplin County Schools Calendar 2026-27 (DCS)

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

The Duplin 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 21, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027
Spring break	Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 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 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 26, 2027	Easter Holiday (Good Friday)
May 31, 2027	Memorial Day

Good to know: PreK-12 STEAMA Customized Calendar dated 3.3.2026 (district Finalsite CDN, linked from duplinschools.net > Our District > Calendar). Last student day May 21 is a 12:00 PM early release / end of 4th grading period. Semester 1 ends Dec 18 (HS exams Dec 14-18). Students return from winter break Jan 6. HS graduations May 25-28 (WRH 5/25, NDJS 5/26, EDHS 5/27, JKHS 5/28). Students also out Oct 16, Nov 25, Dec 21, Feb 12, Mar 11-12 (workdays).

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. Duplin County Schools's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 24, 2026 to May 21, 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 Duplin 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 Duplin County Schools?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, May 21, 2027.
When is DCS spring break 2027?: Spring break runs Monday, March 29, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.
When is winter break for DCS?: Winter break runs Monday, December 21, 2026 through Tuesday, January 5, 2027. Students return the following school day.

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