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

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

When is SCS spring break 2027?

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

When is winter break for SCS?

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

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Sampson County Schools Calendar 2026-27 (SCS)

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

The Sampson County Schools 2026-27 school year begins Monday, August 17, 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 17, 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 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break (Optional Workday)
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 29, 2027	Good Friday (observed)
May 31, 2027	Memorial Day

Good to know: Official 2026-27 traditional calendar PDF linked from https://www.sampson.k12.nc.us/o/scs/page/calendars. Early-start calendar (first day Aug 17). Good Friday falls Mar 26 but is observed Mar 29; Mar 26 is an optional workday, so students are off Mar 26-Apr 2. Students also off for workdays: Oct 14, Jan 4 (return from winter break Jan 5), Feb 12, Mar 10, Apr 23. Early release (12:30) Dec 18 and May 21; May 21 is the last student day.

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. Sampson County Schools's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 17, 2026 to May 21, 2027 — an early-start calendar, with 12 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 Sampson 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 Sampson County Schools?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, May 21, 2027.
When is SCS spring break 2027?: Spring break runs Monday, March 29, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.
When is winter break for SCS?: 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 Sampson County Schools calendar (source) on August 31, 2026. Spotted an error or a date change? Report a correction — we verify and fix fast.