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

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

When is RCS spring break 2027?

Spring break runs Monday, March 29, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.

When is winter break for RCS?

Winter break runs Monday, December 21, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. Students return the following school day.

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Richmond County Schools Calendar 2026-27 (RCS)

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

The Richmond 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 1, 2027
Spring break	Mar 29, 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 26, 2026	Thanksgiving
Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving
Dec 24, 2026	Christmas Holiday
Dec 25, 2026	Christmas Day
Dec 28, 2026	Christmas Holiday
Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day
Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday

Good to know: NC district (Hamlet/Rockingham, NC) - not Richmond County GA; distinct from Rockingham County Schools NC. RCS Traditional Calendar approved 6/30/2026. Students return from winter break Jan 5 (Dec 21 and Jan 4 optional workdays). Spring break annual leave Mar 29-Apr 2, preceded by Good Friday Mar 26 (students out Mar 26-Apr 2). Last day May 28 is an early-release day. No-student days also: Oct 19 and Mar 12 (workdays), Nov 3 and Feb 26 (parent-teacher conference days), Feb 15 (staff development). Graduations June 3-4, 2027.

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. Richmond County Schools's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 24, 2026 to May 28, 2027, with 10 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 Richmond 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 Richmond County Schools?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, May 28, 2027.
When is RCS spring break 2027?: Spring break runs Monday, March 29, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.
When is winter break for RCS?: Winter break runs Monday, December 21, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. Students return the following school day.

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Source: dates verified against the official Richmond County Schools calendar (source) on August 31, 2026. Spotted an error or a date change? Report a correction — we verify and fix fast.