When is the first day of school for Iredell-Statesville 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 Iredell-Statesville Schools?

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

When is I-SS spring break 2027?

Spring break runs Monday, March 8, 2027 through Friday, March 12, 2027.

When is winter break for I-SS?

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

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Iredell-Statesville Schools Calendar 2026-27 (I-SS)

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

The Iredell-Statesville Schools 2026-27 school year begins Wednesday, August 12, 2026 and ends Thursday, May 27, 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 4, 2027
Spring break	Mar 8, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027
Last day of school	Thursday, May 27, 2027

Student Holidays & Days Off

Date	Holiday
Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day
Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day
Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving (Annual Leave 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. Holiday
May 31, 2027	Memorial Day

Good to know: Board-approved calendar dated 2/9/26. Winter break spans Dec 21 through Jan 4; students return Jan 5. Mills Elementary follows a separate year-round calendar.

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. Iredell-Statesville Schools's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 12, 2026 to May 27, 2027 — an early-start calendar, with 10 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 Iredell-Statesville 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 Iredell-Statesville Schools?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Thursday, May 27, 2027.
When is I-SS spring break 2027?: Spring break runs Monday, March 8, 2027 through Friday, March 12, 2027.
When is winter break for I-SS?: Winter break runs Monday, December 21, 2026 through Monday, January 4, 2027. Students return the following school day.

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Source: dates verified against the official Iredell-Statesville Schools calendar (source) on August 27, 2026. Spotted an error or a date change? Report a correction — we verify and fix fast.