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

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

When is KCS spring break 2027?

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

When is winter break for KCS?

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

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Kannapolis City Schools Calendar 2026-27 (KCS)

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

The Kannapolis City 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 4, 2027
Spring break	Mar 8, 2027 – Mar 12, 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 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday
Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Holiday
Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Holiday
Mar 26, 2027	Easter Holiday
Mar 29, 2027	Easter Holiday

Good to know: Board approved 11/10/2025. Serves Kannapolis (Cabarrus and Rowan counties). District labels Dec 21-31 'Winter Intersession' (span shown adds Jan 1 holiday and Jan 4 workday; students return Jan 5) and Mar 8-12 'Spring Intersession' (used as spring break). Easter Holiday Mar 26-29. Last day May 26 is a 3-hour early release; graduation May 29, 2027. Teacher workdays (no students): Sep 25, Oct 12-13, Jan 4, Feb 15-16, Apr 16, Apr 19. Exam days Dec 14-18 and May 13-26. Inclement-weather makeup days: Oct 12-13, Feb 15-16, Apr 16, Apr 19.

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. Kannapolis City Schools's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 12, 2026 to May 26, 2027 — an early-start calendar, with 9 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 Kannapolis City 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 Kannapolis City Schools?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
When is KCS spring break 2027?: Spring break runs Monday, March 8, 2027 through Friday, March 12, 2027.
When is winter break for KCS?: 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 Kannapolis City Schools calendar (source) on August 31, 2026. Spotted an error or a date change? Report a correction — we verify and fix fast.