Are you wondering when school starts back in Charlotte, NC?
When is the next teacher workday?
Planning spring or fall break?
We have a full list of school calendars by county for you!
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Mecklenburg County Schools Calendar 2026/2027
Want the full calendar? Here you go: Mecklenburg County Schools Calendar 2026/2027
Mecklenburg County Schools First Day of School 2026: August 25th, 2026
Mecklenburg County Schools Last Day of School 2027: June 9th, 2027
Early Release Days (Professional Development):
- October 14th, 2026
- December 9th, 2026
- February 24th, 2027
- April 28th, 2027
Mecklenburg County Schools Holidays and Full Days Off:
- September 7th, 2026 (Labor Day)
- September 21st, 2026 (Teacher Workday – no students)
- October 2nd, 2026 (Teacher Workday – no students)
- November 2nd–3rd, 2026 (Teacher Workdays – no students)
- November 11th, 2026 (Veterans Day)
- November 25th, 2026 (Teacher Workday – no students)
- November 26th–27th, 2026 (Thanksgiving Break)
- December 21st, 2026–January 1st, 2027 (Winter Break)
- January 18th, 2027 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
- January 22nd, 2027 (Teacher Workday – no students)
- February 15th, 2027 (Teacher Workday – no students)
- March 25th, 2027 (Teacher Workday – no students)
- March 26th, 2027 (Good Friday)
- March 29th–April 2nd, 2027 (Spring Break)
- May 31st, 2027 (Memorial Day)
Cabarrus County Schools Calendar 2026/2027
Want the full calendar? Here you go: Cabarrus County Schools Calendar 2026/2027
First Day of School 2026: August 12th, 2026
Last Day of School 2027: May 26th, 2027
Early Dismissal Days:
- September 4th, 2026
- October 9th, 2026
- December 18th, 2026
- February 5th, 2027
- March 5th, 2027
- March 19th, 2027
- May 26th, 2027
Holidays and Full Days Off (Teacher Workdays & Recess):
- September 7th, 2026 (Labor Day)
- September 25th, 2026 (Teacher Workday)
- October 12th–13th, 2026 (Teacher Workdays)
- November 3rd, 2026 (Teacher Workday)
- November 11th, 2026 (Veterans Day)
- November 25th–27th, 2026 (Thanksgiving Break)
- December 21st–22nd, 2026 (Teacher Workdays)
- December 23rd, 2026–January 1st, 2027 (Winter Break)
- January 4th, 2027 (Teacher Workday)
- January 18th, 2027 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
- February 15th–16th, 2027 (Teacher Workdays)
- March 8th–12th, 2027 (Spring Break)
- March 26th, 2027 (Good Friday)
- March 29th, 2027 (Teacher Workday)
- April 16th, 19th, 2027 (Teacher Workdays)
Catawba County Schools Calendar 2026/2027
Want the full calendar? Here you go: Catawba County Schools Calendar 2026/2027
First Day of School 2026: August 24th, 2026 (High School Early Bird begins August 10th)
Last Day of School 2027: May 26th, 2027
Holidays and Days Off:
- September 7th, 2026 (Labor Day)
- October 14th–16th, 2026 (Fall Break)
- November 11th, 2026 (Veterans Day)
- November 25th–27th, 2026 (Thanksgiving Break)
- December 23rd, 2026–January 1st, 2027 (Winter Break)
- January 18th, 2027 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
- March 11th–12th, 2027 (Spring Break)
- March 26th, 2027 (Good Friday)
Gaston County Schools Calendar 2026/2027
Want the full calendar? Here you go: Gaston County Schools Calendar 2026/2027
First Day of School 2026: August 12th, 2026
Last Day of School 2027: May 26th, 2027
Early Dismissal Days:
- October 15th, 2026
- March 11th, 2027
Holidays and Days Off:
- April 2nd, 14th, 2027 (Teacher Workdays)
- September 7th, 2026 (Labor Day)
- October 16th, 28th, 2026 (Teacher Workdays)
- November 11th, 2026 (Veterans Day)
- November 25th–27th, 2026 (Thanksgiving Break)
- December 21st, 2026 (Teacher Workday)
- December 22nd, 2026–January 1st, 2027 (Winter Break)
- January 4th–5th, 2027 (Teacher Workdays)
- January 18th, 2027 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
- February 10th, 2027 (Teacher Workday)
- March 12th, 2027 (Teacher Workday)
- March 26th–April 1st, 2027 (Spring Break)
York County Schools Calendar 2026/2027
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- First Day of School 2026: August 3rd, 2026
- Last Day of School 2027: May 27th, 2027
Holidays and Days Off:
- September 7th, 2026 (Labor Day)
- October 5th–9th, 2026 (Fall Break)
- November 3rd, 2026 (Election Day)
- November 25th–27th, 2026 (Thanksgiving Break)
- December 21st, 2026–January 1st, 2027 (Winter Break)
- January 18th, 2027 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
- February 12th–15th, 2027 (Presidents Day Break)
- April 5th–9th, 2027 (Spring Break)
Union County Public Schools Calendar 2026/2027
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First Day of School 2026: August 24th, 2026
Last Day of School 2027: June 4th, 2027
Holidays and Days Off:
- September 7th, 2026 (Labor Day)
- September 21st, 2026 (Teacher Workday – no students)
- October 16th, 2026 (Teacher Workday – no students)
- November 3rd, 2026 (District Professional Development Day – no students)
- November 11th, 2026 (Veterans Day)
- November 25th, 2026 (Teacher Workday – no students)
- November 26th–27th, 2026 (Thanksgiving Break)
- December 21st, 2026–January 1st, 2027 (Winter Break)
- January 15th, 2027 (Teacher Workday – no students)
- January 18th, 2027 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
- February 15th, 2027 (Teacher Workday – no students)
- March 26th–April 2nd, 2027 (Spring Break)
- April 30th, 2027 (Teacher Workday – no students)
- May 31st, 2027 (Memorial Day)
When is Fall Break 2026, Charlotte, NC?
When is Fall Break 2026, Charlotte, NC?
Most school districts near Charlotte (including CMS, Cabarrus, Gaston, and Union County) do not have a dedicated Fall Break in 2026. However, Catawba County (Oct 14–16) and York County (Oct 5–9) do take fall breaks. Make sure to check your specific school county website!
Stay busy during Fall Break and all season long!
When is Winter Break 2026-2027, Charlotte, NC Schools?
- Mecklenburg County Schools: December 21st, 2026–January 1st, 2027
- Cabarrus County Schools: December 23rd, 2026–January 1st, 2027
- Catawba County Schools: December 23rd, 2026–January 1st, 2027
- Gaston County Schools: December 22nd, 2026–January 1st, 2027
- Union County Public Schools: December 21st, 2026–January 1st, 2027
- York County Schools: December 21st, 2026–January 1st, 2027
Enjoy winter break together!
When is Spring Break 2027?
- Mecklenburg County Schools: March 29th–April 2nd, 2027
- Cabarrus County Schools: March 8th–12th, 2027
- Catawba County Schools: March 11th–12th, 2027
- Gaston County Schools: March 26th–April 1st, 2027
- Union County Public Schools: March 26th–April 2nd, 2027
- York County Schools: April 5th–9th, 2027
Check out all the fun things to do over spring break.
When is Summer Break 2027 in Charlotte?
- Mecklenburg County Schools: Starts June 10th, 2027 (Last day June 9th)
- Cabarrus County Schools: Starts May 27th, 2027 (Last day May 26th)
- Catawba County Schools: Starts May 27th, 2027 (Last day May 26th)
- Gaston County Schools: Starts May 27th, 2027 (Last day May 26th)
- Union County Public Schools: Starts June 5th, 2027 (Last day June 4th)
- York County Schools: Starts May 28th, 2027 (Last day May 27th)
Summer break means it’s time for epic summer camp fun. Find your camps!
Last updated: July 2026 for the 2026–2027 school year. Always verify dates with your specific school district before making plans.