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

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

When is TCS spring break 2027?

Spring break runs Monday, March 22, 2027 through Friday, March 26, 2027.

When is winter break for TCS?

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

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Transylvania County Schools Calendar 2026-27 (TCS)

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

The Transylvania 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 1, 2027
Spring break	Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 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 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break (Annual Leave)
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 (no school for students)
May 31, 2027	Memorial Day

Good to know: Traditional calendar PDF hosted on the district's official board site (transylvania.schoolboard.net); file is labeled DRAFT but its dates match the board-approved calendar announced in the district's own news article (https://www.tcsnc.org/article/2647522): first day Aug 24, last day June 4 (noon dismissal), winter break Dec 21-Jan 1 (students return Jan 4), spring break Mar 22-26. Semester 1 ends Jan 15; semester 2 begins Jan 19 (Jan 18 is a teacher workday). Students also off Oct 2, Oct 29-30, and Feb 15 (teacher workdays). Good Friday (Mar 26) falls within spring break. 178 student days.

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. Transylvania 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 Transylvania 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 Transylvania County Schools?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, June 4, 2027.
When is TCS spring break 2027?: Spring break runs Monday, March 22, 2027 through Friday, March 26, 2027.
When is winter break for TCS?: 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 Transylvania County Schools calendar (source) on August 31, 2026. Spotted an error or a date change? Report a correction — we verify and fix fast.