When is the first day of school for Roanoke Rapids Graded School District 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 Roanoke Rapids Graded School District?

The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, June 4, 2027.

When is RRGSD spring break 2027?

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

When is winter break for RRGSD?

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

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Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Calendar 2026-27 (RRGSD)

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

The Roanoke Rapids Graded School District 2026-27 school year begins Monday, August 24, 2026 and ends Friday, June 4, 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	Friday, June 4, 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 Break
Dec 23, 2026	Christmas Break
Dec 24, 2026	Christmas Eve
Dec 25, 2026	Christmas Day
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: Approved 11/18/25, revised 4/21/26. Students also off for teacher workdays: Oct 26-27, full Thanksgiving week (Nov 23-25 optional workdays), Jan 4 (return from winter break Jan 5), Jan 19-20, Feb 12, Feb 15, Mar 25 (making student spring break effectively Mar 25-Apr 2). Dec 18 early release. Last day June 4 is early release and RRHS graduation day. Semester 1 = 85 days, semester 2 = 87 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. Roanoke Rapids Graded School District's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 24, 2026 to Jun 4, 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 Roanoke Rapids Graded School District 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 Roanoke Rapids Graded School District?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, June 4, 2027.
When is RRGSD spring break 2027?: Spring break runs Monday, March 29, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.
When is winter break for RRGSD?: 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 Roanoke Rapids Graded School District calendar (source) on August 31, 2026. Spotted an error or a date change? Report a correction — we verify and fix fast.