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

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

When is MCS spring break 2027?

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

When is winter break for MCS?

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

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Martin County Schools Calendar 2026-27 (MCS)

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

The Martin 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 4, 2027
Spring break	Mar 26, 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 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break
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
Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday
May 31, 2027	Memorial Day

Good to know: Calendar titled '2026-2027 School Calendar - Dec Semester Change-End Early', stamped Approved Feb. 16, 2026 (initial board approval reported Oct 21, 2025). First semester ends Dec 18 (early release); Dec 21-22 are no-student days, holidays Dec 23-Jan 1, Jan 4 mandatory workday, students return Jan 5. Spring: Mar 24 early release/PTC, Mar 25 workday, students out Mar 25-Apr 2, return Apr 5. Last day May 28, 2027 is an early release; MCHS and MIECHS graduations May 28, 2027 at 7:30 pm. Early release/PD days: Sept 4 and 25, Oct 9 and 22, Nov 10 and 24, Dec 18, Jan 15, Mar 12 and 24, May 28.

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. Martin County Schools's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 24, 2026 to May 28, 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 Martin 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 Martin County Schools?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, May 28, 2027.
When is MCS spring break 2027?: Spring break runs Friday, March 26, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.
When is winter break for MCS?: 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 Martin County Schools calendar (source) on August 31, 2026. Spotted an error or a date change? Report a correction — we verify and fix fast.