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

The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, June 4, 2027.

When is OCS spring break 2027?

Spring break runs Monday, March 22, 2027 through Monday, March 29, 2027.

When is winter break for OCS?

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

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Onslow County Schools Calendar 2026-27 (OCS)

Traditional calendar · Onslow County, North Carolina · Verified from the official district calendar · Updated August 27, 2026

The Onslow 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

Event	Date
First day of school	Monday, August 24, 2026
Winter break	Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027
Spring break	Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 29, 2027
Last day of school	Friday, June 4, 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
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: High School calendar version (elementary dates may differ slightly). Winter break spans Dec 21 - Jan 4; students return Jan 5. Spring break spans Mar 22 - Mar 29; students return Mar 30.

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. Onslow County Schools's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 24, 2026 to Jun 4, 2027, with 8 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 Onslow 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 Onslow County Schools?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, June 4, 2027.
When is OCS spring break 2027?: Spring break runs Monday, March 22, 2027 through Monday, March 29, 2027.
When is winter break for OCS?: 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 Onslow County Schools calendar (source) on August 27, 2026. Spotted an error or a date change? Report a correction — we verify and fix fast.