Wake County Public Schools calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Monday, August 24, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Monday, August 24, 2026 | |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 1 day |
| Teacher Workday | September 21, 2026 | 1 day |
| Teacher Workday | October 12, 2026 | 1 day |
| Teacher Workday | November 3, 2026 | 1 day |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 25–27, 2026 | 3 days |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | 12 days |
| MLK Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Teacher Workday | January 19, 2027 | 1 day |
| Teacher Workday | February 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| Teacher Workday | March 10, 2027 | 1 day |
| Good Friday | March 26, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Break | March 29 – April 2, 2027 | 5 days |
| Teacher Workday | April 5, 2027 | 1 day |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Wednesday, June 9, 2027 |
Worth knowing: These are traditional-calendar dates only; year-round, modified and early-college schools follow different schedules, and some days off double as snow make-up days.
Source: Wake County Public Schools 2026–27 academic calendar. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
Wake County Public Schools has already adopted its 2027–28 calendar. The first day of school is Monday, August 23, 2027, and the last day is June 8, 2028. Breaks and holidays for that year go on this page as the district publishes them.
Source: Wake County Public Schools 2027–28 academic calendar. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Questions parents ask
When does school start for Wake County Public Schools in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Monday, August 24, 2026.
When is Wake County Public Schools' Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 25–27, 2026.
When is Wake County Public Schools' winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027. Students return Monday, January 4, 2027.
When is Wake County Public Schools' spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 29 – April 2, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Wake County Public Schools?
The 2026–27 school year ends Wednesday, June 9, 2027.
Has Wake County Public Schools released its 2027–28 calendar?
Yes — the 2027–28 first day of school is Monday, August 23, 2027.
About Wake County Public Schools
Wake County Public School System serves about 160,000 students in Wake County. Official site: wcpss.net.
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