Virginia Beach City 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 Weekend (extended) | September 4–7, 2026 | 4 days |
| Staff Day | September 28, 2026 | 1 day |
| Staff Day | November 2, 2026 | 1 day |
| Flex Staff Day (Election Day) | 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 |
| Staff Day | January 25, 2027 | 1 day |
| Staff Day | January 26, 2027 | 1 day |
| Presidents Day | February 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Break | March 29 – April 2, 2027 | 5 days |
| Staff Day | April 9, 2027 | 1 day |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Friday, June 11, 2027 |
Worth knowing: Three staff days (Nov 2, Jan 25, Apr 9) are reserved as weather make-up days and can become school days; the final day is an early dismissal, as are Jun 8–10 for high schoolers.
Source: Virginia Beach City Public Schools 2026–27 academic calendar, adopted November 2024 (revised July 2026). Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
The 2027–28 calendar hasn't been adopted yet. Virginia Beach City Public Schools typically starts late August or early September; 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 Virginia Beach City Public Schools in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Monday, August 24, 2026.
When is Virginia Beach City Public Schools' Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 25–27, 2026.
When is Virginia Beach City Public Schools' winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027. Students return Monday, January 4, 2027.
When is Virginia Beach City Public Schools' spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 29 – April 2, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Virginia Beach City Public Schools?
The 2026–27 school year ends Friday, June 11, 2027.
Has Virginia Beach City Public 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 Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Virginia Beach City Public Schools serves about 65,000 students in Virginia Beach. Official site: vbschools.com.
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