When is the first day of school for Mitchell County Schools in 2026?

The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Monday, August 17, 2026.

When is the last day of school for Mitchell County Schools?

The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, May 14, 2027.

When is MCS spring break 2027?

Spring break runs Monday, March 29, 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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Mitchell County Schools Calendar 2026-27 (MCS)

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

The Mitchell County Schools 2026-27 school year begins Monday, August 17, 2026 and ends Friday, May 14, 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 17, 2026
Winter break	Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027
Spring break	Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027
Last day of school	Friday, May 14, 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
Mar 29, 2027	Easter Holiday
Mar 30, 2027	Easter Holiday
May 31, 2027	Memorial Day

Good to know: Source is the 'MCS Calendar 2026-2027' link in the mcsnc.org site menu (district-published Google Sheet). Mountain/flexibility start Aug 17, 2026 (calendar note: 'Start Monday Closest to Aug 19th'; 1,048 instructional hours). Last student day May 14, 2027 (early release) is listed as TENTATIVE; May 17-28 are reserved as inclement-weather make-up days/required workdays. MHS graduation May 14, 2027 (tentative). Winter break: annual leave Dec 21-23 and 28-31, holidays Dec 24-25 and Jan 1, Jan 4 workday; students return Jan 5 (2nd semester begins). Spring break labeled 3/29-4/2 (Easter holidays Mar 29-30, annual leave Mar 31-Apr 2); Mar 26 is a workday, so students are out Mar 26-Apr 2. Early release days: Oct 12, Nov 25, Dec 18, Mar 2, May 14.

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. Mitchell County Schools's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 17, 2026 to May 14, 2027 — an early-start calendar, 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 Mitchell County Schools in 2026?: The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Monday, August 17, 2026.
When is the last day of school for Mitchell County Schools?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, May 14, 2027.
When is MCS spring break 2027?: Spring break runs Monday, March 29, 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 Mitchell County Schools calendar (source) on August 31, 2026. Spotted an error or a date change? Report a correction — we verify and fix fast.