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

The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

When is the last day of school for Henderson County Public Schools?

The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, May 21, 2027.

When is HCPS spring break 2027?

Spring break runs Monday, March 22, 2027 through Friday, March 26, 2027.

When is winter break for HCPS?

Winter break runs Monday, December 21, 2026 through Monday, January 4, 2027. Students return the following school day.

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Henderson County Public Schools Calendar 2026-27 (HCPS)

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

The Henderson County Public Schools 2026-27 school year begins Wednesday, August 12, 2026 and ends Friday, May 21, 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 12, 2026
Winter break	Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027
Spring break	Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027
Last day of school	Friday, May 21, 2027

Student Holidays & Days Off

Date	Holiday
Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day
Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day
Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break
Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Break
Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Break
Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day
Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Good to know: Traditional/Early College calendar (final, 1/13/26). District labels Winter Break Dec 21-31; span shown adds Jan 1 New Year's holiday and Jan 4 optional workday - students return Jan 5. Last day May 21 is early dismissal; first semester ends Dec 18 (12:00 dismissal). MLK Day Jan 18 is an optional teacher workday (no students). Other no-school student days: Oct 9, Oct 12, Nov 3, Feb 19, and Annual Leave Day Apr 23. A separate FLEX calendar variant exists.

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. Henderson County Public Schools's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 12, 2026 to May 21, 2027 — an early-start calendar, with 7 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 Henderson County Public Schools in 2026?: The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
When is the last day of school for Henderson County Public Schools?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, May 21, 2027.
When is HCPS spring break 2027?: Spring break runs Monday, March 22, 2027 through Friday, March 26, 2027.
When is winter break for HCPS?: Winter break runs Monday, December 21, 2026 through Monday, January 4, 2027. Students return the following school day.

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