When is the first day of school for Rockingham County Schools 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 Rockingham County Schools?

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

When is RCS spring break 2027?

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

When is winter break for RCS?

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

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Rockingham County Schools Calendar 2026-27 (RCS)

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

The Rockingham County Schools 2026-27 school year begins Monday, August 24, 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 24, 2026
Winter break	Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 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 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break (Annual Leave)
Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving
Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving 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 29, 2027	Easter Monday
May 31, 2027	Memorial Day

Good to know: Traditional calendar, board approved 3/9/26 (revised). Students also off for teacher workdays: Sep 28, Oct 19, Nov 3 (Election Day), Jan 4-5 (return from winter break Jan 6), Feb 25-26, Mar 15, Mar 26, Apr 5, Apr 30; student spring break effectively runs Mar 26-Apr 5. Early release Dec 18 and May 28. Graduations: May 27 (McMichael, Rockingham County HS), May 28 (Morehead, Reidsville HS). Separate RECHS/CTE Innovative HS and preschool calendars exist. Not to be confused with Rockingham County districts in VA/NH.

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. Rockingham County Schools's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 24, 2026 to May 28, 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 Rockingham County Schools 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 Rockingham County Schools?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, May 28, 2027.
When is RCS spring break 2027?: Spring break runs Monday, March 29, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.
When is winter break for RCS?: 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 Rockingham County Schools calendar (source) on August 31, 2026. Spotted an error or a date change? Report a correction — we verify and fix fast.