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

The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

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

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

When is MCS spring break 2027?

Spring break runs Friday, March 26, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.

When is winter break for MCS?

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

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Montgomery County Schools Calendar 2026-27 (MCS)

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

The Montgomery County Schools 2026-27 school year begins Tuesday, August 11, 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	Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Winter break	Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027
Spring break	Mar 26, 2027 – Apr 2, 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 (optional workday)
Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec 24, 2026	Christmas Holiday
Dec 25, 2026	Christmas Holiday
Dec 28, 2026	Christmas Holiday
Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day
Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mar 26, 2027	Easter Holiday (Good Friday)

Good to know: 'Modified Start' calendar: first day Aug 11, 2026 (Aug 3-6 and 10 required workdays). Last day May 21, 2027 is a 3-hour early release. Winter break: annual leave Dec 21-23 and 29-31, holidays Dec 24-25-28 and Jan 1, Jan 4 optional and Jan 5 required workdays; students return Jan 6 (HS 2nd semester begins). Spring break: Mar 26 Easter holiday + annual leave Mar 29-Apr 2; return Apr 5. 3-hour early release days: Sept 24, Nov 24, Dec 18, Feb 11, May 21. Weather make-up days: Apr 26, May 24-26. A separate Montgomery County Early College calendar exists (PublishedDraftMCEC20262027.pdf).

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. Montgomery County Schools's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 11, 2026 to May 21, 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 Montgomery County Schools in 2026?: The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
When is the last day of school for Montgomery County Schools?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, May 21, 2027.
When is MCS spring break 2027?: Spring break runs Friday, March 26, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.
When is winter break for MCS?: Winter break runs Monday, December 21, 2026 through Tuesday, January 5, 2027. Students return the following school day.

Related NC District Calendars

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