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Union County Public Schools Calendar 2026-27 (UCPS)
Traditional calendar · Union County, North Carolina · Verified from the official district calendar · Updated September 2, 2026
The Union County Public 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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| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of school | Monday, August 24, 2026 |
| Winter break | Dec 22, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 |
| Spring break | Mar 26, 2027 – Apr 2, 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 |
| Nov 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial 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. Union County Public 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 Union County Public 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 Union County Public Schools?
- The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, June 4, 2027.
- When is UCPS spring break 2027?
- Spring break runs Friday, March 26, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.
- When is winter break for UCPS?
- Winter break runs Tuesday, December 22, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. Students return the following school day.
Looking for last year's dates? See the archived Union County Public Schools 2025-26 calendar.
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Source: dates verified against the official Union County Public Schools calendar (source) on September 2, 2026. Spotted an error or a date change? Report a correction — we verify and fix fast.