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

The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Monday, August 24, 2026.

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

The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Monday, June 7, 2027.

When is CCS spring break 2027?

Spring break runs Monday, March 29, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.

When is winter break for CCS?

Winter break runs Monday, December 21, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. Students return the following school day.

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Columbus County Schools Calendar 2026-27 (CCS)

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

The Columbus County Schools 2026-27 school year begins Monday, August 24, 2026 and ends Monday, June 7, 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	Monday, August 24, 2026
Winter break	Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Spring break	Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027
Last day of school	Monday, June 7, 2027

Student Holidays & Days Off

Date	Holiday
Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day
Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day
Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec 23, 2026	Christmas Holiday
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
May 31, 2027	Memorial Day

Good to know: Posted on district calendars page as '2026-2027 Approved Calendar' (Google Sheets file; internal file name still says draft). Last day June 7, 2027 with early release; spring EOC testing June 1-7. Students return from winter break Jan 6 (Dec 21 optional workday, Jan 4-5 required workdays) and from spring break Apr 5 (Mar 25 optional workday and Good Friday Mar 26 precede break). Teacher conference days Oct 12 and Feb 15 (no students; teacher hours 11:30am-7pm). Early-release/PD afternoons Oct 28 and Mar 3. Columbus Career & College Academy (CCCA) follows a separate calendar.

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. Columbus County Schools's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 24, 2026 to Jun 7, 2027, 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 Columbus County Schools in 2026?: The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Monday, August 24, 2026.
When is the last day of school for Columbus County Schools?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Monday, June 7, 2027.
When is CCS spring break 2027?: Spring break runs Monday, March 29, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.
When is winter break for CCS?: Winter break runs Monday, December 21, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. Students return the following school day.

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