Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 1 day |
| Teacher Workday | September 21, 2026 | 1 day |
| Teacher Workday | October 2, 2026 | 1 day |
| Teacher Workday | November 2, 2026 | 1 day |
| Teacher Workday | November 3, 2026 | 1 day |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 | 1 day |
| Teacher Workday | November 25, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 26–27, 2026 | 2 days |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | 12 days |
| MLK Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Teacher Workday | January 22, 2027 | 1 day |
| Teacher Workday | February 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| Teacher Workday | March 25, 2027 | 1 day |
| Good Friday | March 26, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Break | March 29 – April 2, 2027 | 5 days |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Wednesday, June 9, 2027 |
Worth knowing: The January 18, February 15 and March 25 days off are the first snow make-up days, so they can turn into school days; early colleges follow their own calendars.
Source: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2026–27 academic calendar, adopted April 8, 2025. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
The 2027–28 calendar hasn't been adopted yet. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools typically starts late August; school boards usually approve the following year's calendar between January and May. This page will be updated when the district publishes it.
Questions parents ask
When does school start for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
When is Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 26–27, 2026.
When is Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027. Students return Monday, January 4, 2027.
When is Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 29 – April 2, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
The 2026–27 school year ends Wednesday, June 9, 2027.
Has Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools released its 2027–28 calendar?
Not yet. School boards usually approve the following year's calendar between January and May; this page will be updated when the district publishes it.
About Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools serves about 148,000 students in Mecklenburg County. Official site: cmsk12.org.
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