When is the first day of school for Avery County Schools in 2026?

The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

When is the last day of school for Avery County Schools?

The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, June 4, 2027.

When is ACS spring break 2027?

Spring break runs Monday, April 12, 2027 through Friday, April 16, 2027.

When is winter break for ACS?

Winter break runs Monday, December 21, 2026 through Tuesday, January 5, 2027. Students return the following school day.

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Avery County Schools Calendar 2026-27 (ACS)

Traditional calendar · Avery County, North Carolina · Verified from the official district calendar · Updated August 31, 2026

The Avery County Schools 2026-27 school year begins Wednesday, August 19, 2026 and ends Friday, June 4, 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	Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Winter break	Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027
Spring break	Apr 12, 2027 – Apr 16, 2027
Last day of school	Friday, June 4, 2027

Student Holidays & Days Off

Date	Holiday
Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day
Nov 11, 2026	Veterans' Day
Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving
Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving
Dec 24, 2026	Christmas Holiday
Dec 25, 2026	Christmas Holiday
Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day
Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday
Mar 29, 2027	Easter Monday Holiday
May 31, 2027	Memorial Day

Good to know: Official 2026-2027 Academic Calendar published as a Google Sheet linked from averyschools.net Documents > Calendars (updated 7/14/26, marked subject to change per state law/inclement weather). Mountain district: first day Aug 19. Spring break is mid-April (Apr 12-16 annual leave), separate from the Easter holidays Mar 26/Mar 29. Winter break Dec 21-Jan 5 (Q3 begins Jan 6). Students also out Oct 16 (optional workday), Oct 22 (parent/teacher conf), Nov 25, Feb 19. Last day June 4 = early dismissal.

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. Avery County Schools's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 19, 2026 to Jun 4, 2027 — an early-start calendar, with 11 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 Avery County Schools in 2026?: The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
When is the last day of school for Avery County Schools?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, June 4, 2027.
When is ACS spring break 2027?: Spring break runs Monday, April 12, 2027 through Friday, April 16, 2027.
When is winter break for ACS?: Winter break runs Monday, December 21, 2026 through Tuesday, January 5, 2027. Students return the following school day.

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Source: dates verified against the official Avery County Schools calendar (source) on August 31, 2026. Spotted an error or a date change? Report a correction — we verify and fix fast.