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

The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Monday, August 10, 2026.

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

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

When is Polk County Schools spring break 2027?

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

When is winter break for Polk County Schools?

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

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Polk County Schools Calendar 2026-27

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

The Polk County Schools 2026-27 school year begins Monday, August 10, 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	Monday, August 10, 2026
Winter break	Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Spring break	Mar 29, 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 26, 2026	Thanksgiving
Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving
Dec 23, 2026	Christmas Holiday
Dec 24, 2026	Christmas Holiday
Dec 25, 2026	Christmas Day
Dec 28, 2026	Christmas Holiday
Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day
Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday

Good to know: NC district (Columbus, NC) - not Polk County TN/FL. District Calendar approved by Polk County Board of Education 1/12/2026; early mountain-area start Aug 10. 180 student days. Students return from winter break Jan 4. Spring break annual leave Mar 29-Apr 2, preceded by Good Friday holiday Mar 26 (students out Mar 26-Apr 2). Last day May 21 is a half day/early dismissal. May 24-27 flagged as potential weather make-up days.

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. Polk County Schools's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 10, 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 Polk County Schools in 2026?: The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Monday, August 10, 2026.
When is the last day of school for Polk County Schools?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, May 21, 2027.
When is Polk County Schools spring break 2027?: Spring break runs Monday, March 29, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.
When is winter break for Polk County Schools?: 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 Polk County Schools calendar (source) on August 31, 2026. Spotted an error or a date change? Report a correction — we verify and fix fast.