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

The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Monday, August 17, 2026.

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

The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, May 28, 2027.

When is HCS spring break 2027?

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

When is winter break for HCS?

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

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Hyde County Schools Calendar 2026-27 (HCS)

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

The Hyde County Schools 2026-27 school year begins Monday, August 17, 2026 and ends Friday, May 28, 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 17, 2026
Winter break	Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027
Spring break	Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027
Last day of school	Friday, May 28, 2027

Student Holidays & Days Off

Date	Holiday
Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day
Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day
Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Break
Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Break
Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Good to know: Approved 3/10/2026. Two school-level calendars: dates above are Mattamuskeet School (mainland, Swan Quarter). Ocracoke School runs Aug 24, 2026-Jun 11, 2027 with Wellness Days Oct 19 and Apr 19 and workdays Sep 28 and Nov 23-25 (PDF: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1146/Hyde/b5b3a046-ad77-4b5b-8b6e-751ca349a74a/Ocracoke-School-Parent-Friendly-2026-27-%28Approved-March-10-2026%29.pdf). District lists Winter Break Dec 21-Jan 3 with Jan 4 teacher workday (students return Jan 5) and Spring Break Mar 29-Apr 4 (students return Apr 5). Mattamuskeet teacher workdays (no students): Oct 9, Nov 25, Feb 15, Mar 12, Apr 28. Calendar aligns with Beaufort County Community College semesters for dual enrollment.

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. Hyde County Schools's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 17, 2026 to May 28, 2027 — an early-start calendar, with 5 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 Hyde County Schools in 2026?: The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Monday, August 17, 2026.
When is the last day of school for Hyde County Schools?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, May 28, 2027.
When is HCS spring break 2027?: Spring break runs Monday, March 29, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.
When is winter break for HCS?: 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 Hyde County Schools calendar (source) on August 31, 2026. Spotted an error or a date change? Report a correction — we verify and fix fast.