When is the first day of school for Mooresville Graded School District in 2026?

The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

When is the last day of school for Mooresville Graded School District?

The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Thursday, May 20, 2027.

When is MGSD spring break 2027?

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

When is winter break for MGSD?

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

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Mooresville Graded School District Calendar 2026-27 (MGSD)

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

The Mooresville Graded School District 2026-27 school year begins Wednesday, August 5, 2026 and ends Thursday, May 20, 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 5, 2026
Winter break	Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027
Spring break	Mar 8, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027
Fall break	Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026
Last day of school	Thursday, May 20, 2027

Student Holidays & Days Off

Date	Holiday
Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day
Sep 21, 2026	No school for students
Oct 30, 2026	No school for students
Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day
Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break
Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec 24, 2026	Christmas Eve
Dec 25, 2026	Christmas Day
Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day
Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 15, 2027	No school for students (Presidents' Day)
Mar 26, 2027	No school for students (Good Friday)
Mar 29, 2027	No school for students (Easter Monday)
Apr 19, 2027	No school for students

Good to know: Modified early-start calendar sourced from the district's approved 'MGSD 2026-2027 School Calendar' Google Doc (linked from mgsd.k12.nc.us school sites). First day Aug 5, 2026; last day May 20, 2027. Week-long fall break Oct 12-16 and week-long March break Mar 8-12, plus a 4-day Easter weekend Mar 26-29. Winter break: no school Dec 21-Jan 1 plus Jan 4; students return Jan 5. Early release Nov 24, 2026. High school graduation Saturday May 22, 2027 (graduation-cap mark on calendar). Calendar notes days can change for inclement weather, including Saturdays.

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. Mooresville Graded School District's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 5, 2026 to May 20, 2027 — an early-start calendar, with 15 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 Mooresville Graded School District in 2026?: The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
When is the last day of school for Mooresville Graded School District?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Thursday, May 20, 2027.
When is MGSD spring break 2027?: Spring break runs Monday, March 8, 2027 through Friday, March 12, 2027.
When is winter break for MGSD?: 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 Mooresville Graded School District calendar (source) on August 31, 2026. Spotted an error or a date change? Report a correction — we verify and fix fast.