When is the first day of school for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools in 2026?

The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Monday, August 10, 2026.

When is the last day of school for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools?

The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, May 21, 2027.

When is WSFCS spring break 2027?

Spring break runs Friday, March 26, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.

When is winter break for WSFCS?

Winter break runs Monday, December 21, 2026 through Monday, January 4, 2027. Students return the following school day.

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Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Calendar 2026-27 (WSFCS)

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

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools 2026-27 school year begins Monday, August 10, 2026 and ends Friday, May 21, 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 10, 2026
Winter break	Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027
Spring break	Mar 26, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027
Last day of school	Friday, May 21, 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 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Good to know: WSFCS has no standard traditional calendar for 2026-27: the Board adopted a traditional (Aug 24) calendar in Dec 2025, rescinded it days later, and adopted this 'Modified Start' calendar (Aug 10 start) instead. Separate A/B-schedule and Early/Middle College variants exist. Dec 21-22, Jan 4, Feb 15 and May 24-28 are reserved snow make-up days, used only if needed.

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. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 10, 2026 to May 21, 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 Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools in 2026?: The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Monday, August 10, 2026.
When is the last day of school for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, May 21, 2027.
When is WSFCS spring break 2027?: Spring break runs Friday, March 26, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.
When is winter break for WSFCS?: Winter break runs Monday, December 21, 2026 through Monday, January 4, 2027. Students return the following school day.

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