When is the first day of school for Hickory City 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 Hickory City Schools?

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

When is HPS spring break 2027?

Spring break runs Friday, March 26, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.

When is winter break for HPS?

Winter break runs Monday, December 21, 2026 through Monday, January 4, 2027. Students return the following school day.

NC School Calendar › Districts › Hickory City Schools

Hickory City Schools Calendar 2026-27 (HPS)

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

The Hickory City Schools 2026-27 school year begins Monday, August 24, 2026 and ends Wednesday, May 26, 2027. Key dates below, including every scheduled break and student holiday.

⬇ Download printable PDF 🖨 Print this page

Key Dates at a Glance

Event	Date
First day of school	Monday, August 24, 2026
Winter break	Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027
Spring break	Mar 26, 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
Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day
Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Good to know: Also known as Hickory Public Schools. Printable calendar PDF is linked from hickoryschools.net/families/calendar. Winter break printed as 12/21/2026-1/4/2027 (students return Jan 5); spring break printed as 3/26/2027-4/2/2027. Nov 25 is annual leave (students out Nov 25-27). HCAM and HHS graduations both May 26, 2027. Inclement-weather makeup order: Oct 16, Feb 15, Mar 11, Feb 12, Mar 12, Apr 23.

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. Hickory City Schools's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 24, 2026 to May 26, 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 Hickory City 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 Hickory City Schools?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
When is HPS spring break 2027?: Spring break runs Friday, March 26, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.
When is winter break for HPS?: Winter break runs Monday, December 21, 2026 through Monday, January 4, 2027. Students return the following school day.

Related NC District Calendars

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