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

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

When is WCS spring break 2027?

Spring break runs Thursday, March 25, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.

When is winter break for WCS?

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

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Washington County Schools Calendar 2026-27 (WCS)

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

The Washington 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 25, 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
Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving
Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving
Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day
Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 15, 2027	Presidents Day

Good to know: 'WCS 2026-2027 School Calendar - Parent View (4.16.26)' linked from https://www.wcsnc.org/page/districtcal (short link https://aptg.co/2pDLm8). Elementary and High School calendar. Every Friday is an early-release day. Students return from winter break Jan 6 (no school Jan 4-5). Additional no-school days: Feb 26, Mar 15, Apr 12, Apr 23 (several designated inclement-weather makeup days: 11/25, 12/21, 2/26, 3/15, 3/25, 4/23). No school May 24-31 after the May 21 last 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. Washington County Schools's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 17, 2026 to May 21, 2027 — an early-start calendar, with 8 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 Washington 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 Washington County Schools?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, May 21, 2027.
When is WCS spring break 2027?: Spring break runs Thursday, March 25, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.
When is winter break for WCS?: 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 Washington County Schools calendar (source) on August 31, 2026. Spotted an error or a date change? Report a correction — we verify and fix fast.