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

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

When is SCS spring break 2027?

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

When is winter break for SCS?

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

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Stanly County Schools Calendar 2026-27 (SCS)

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

The Stanly County 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 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Spring break	Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027
Last day of school	Wednesday, May 26, 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 Break
Dec 23, 2026	Christmas Break
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
Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday
May 31, 2027	Memorial Day

Good to know: Board approved 1/6/2026. Early-start calendar: first day Aug 12, 2026; last day (end of 4th nine weeks) May 26, 2027. Students also off for workdays: Sep 25, Oct 12, Nov 3 (Election Day), Nov 25, Jan 4-5 (return from winter break Jan 6), Feb 15, Mar 12, Mar 25, Apr 30; students off Mar 25-Apr 2 around spring break. Winter vacation days Dec 22 and Dec 28-31 flank the Dec 23-25 holidays.

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. Stanly County Schools's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 12, 2026 to May 26, 2027 — an early-start calendar, 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 Stanly County 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 Stanly County Schools?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
When is SCS spring break 2027?: Spring break runs Monday, March 29, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.
When is winter break for SCS?: 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 Stanly County Schools calendar (source) on August 31, 2026. Spotted an error or a date change? Report a correction — we verify and fix fast.