When is the first day of school for Rowan-Salisbury Schools in 2026?

The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

When is the last day of school for Rowan-Salisbury Schools?

The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Wednesday, May 26, 2027.

When is RSS spring break 2027?

Spring break runs Wednesday, March 10, 2027 through Friday, March 12, 2027.

When is winter break for RSS?

Winter break runs Tuesday, December 22, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. Students return the following school day.

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Rowan-Salisbury Schools Calendar 2026-27 (RSS)

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

The Rowan-Salisbury Schools 2026-27 school year begins Wednesday, August 12, 2026 and ends Wednesday, May 26, 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 12, 2026
Winter break	Dec 22, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Spring break	Mar 10, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027
Fall break	Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026
Last day of school	Wednesday, May 26, 2027
Graduation window	May 29, 2027

Student Holidays & Days Off

Date	Holiday
Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day
Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day
Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday (Nov 25-27)
Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day
Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday

Good to know: Adopted by the RSS Board 6/25/2026. Early Aug 12 start under calendar flexibility. Distinct 2-day Fall Break (Oct 15-16) plus a short 3-day Spring Break (Mar 10-12), with Good Friday observed separately. Last day (May 26) is an early-release day.

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. Rowan-Salisbury Schools's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 12, 2026 to May 26, 2027 — an early-start calendar, with 6 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 Rowan-Salisbury Schools in 2026?: The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
When is the last day of school for Rowan-Salisbury Schools?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
When is RSS spring break 2027?: Spring break runs Wednesday, March 10, 2027 through Friday, March 12, 2027.
When is winter break for RSS?: Winter break runs Tuesday, December 22, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. Students return the following school day.

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Source: dates verified against the official Rowan-Salisbury Schools calendar (source) on August 27, 2026. Spotted an error or a date change? Report a correction — we verify and fix fast.