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New Hanover County Schools Calendar 2026-27 (NHCS)

Traditional calendar · New Hanover County, North Carolina · Verified from the official district calendar · Updated September 2, 2026

The New Hanover County Schools 2026-27 school year begins Monday, August 24, 2026 and ends Friday, June 4, 2027. Key dates below, including every scheduled break and student holiday.

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Key Dates at a Glance

EventDate
First day of schoolMonday, August 24, 2026
Winter breakDec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Spring breakMar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027
Last day of schoolFriday, June 4, 2027
Graduation windowJune 5, 2027 (Traditional High School Graduation)

Student Holidays & Days Off

DateHoliday
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day Holiday
Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day Holiday
Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov 27, 2026Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec 24, 2026Christmas Holiday
Dec 25, 2026Christmas Holiday
Dec 28, 2026Christmas Holiday
Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day Holiday
Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
Mar 26, 2027Good Friday Holiday
May 31, 2027Memorial Day Holiday
Good to know: Traditional Calendar approved 11/5/2025. Last day (June 4) is a half day for students. Good Friday (Mar 26) precedes the named Spring Break block (Mar 29-Apr 2).

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. New Hanover County Schools's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 24, 2026 to Jun 4, 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 New Hanover 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 New Hanover County Schools?
The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, June 4, 2027.
When is NHCS spring break 2027?
Spring break runs Monday, March 29, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.
When is winter break for NHCS?
Winter break runs Monday, December 21, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. Students return the following school day.

Looking for last year's dates? See the archived New Hanover County Schools 2025-26 calendar.

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Source: dates verified against the official New Hanover County Schools calendar (source) on September 2, 2026. Spotted an error or a date change? Report a correction — we verify and fix fast.