DCSD Darlington County School District Calendar 26-27 [PDF]

Darlington County School District Calendar (2026-2027)

Date	Event
Jul 2, 2026	Holiday: Independence Day
Jul 23-29, 2026	Professional Development
Jul 30, 2026	First Day for Students
Sep 7, 2026	Holiday: Labor Day
Oct 1, 2026	End of First Quarter
Oct 2, 2026	Professional Development / Schools Closed
Oct 5-9, 2026	Schools Closed; District Offices Open
Nov 2, 2026	Professional Development / Schools Closed
Nov 3, 2026	Holiday: Election Day
Nov 25-27, 2026	Holiday: Thanksgiving
Dec 18, 2026	End of Quarter & Semester; Early Dismissal for Students
Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027	Holiday: Christmas / Winter Break
Jan 4, 2027	Professional Development / Schools Closed
Jan 18, 2027	Holiday: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 15-19, 2027	Schools Closed; District Offices Open
Mar 15, 2027	Professional Development / Schools Closed
Mar 17, 2027	End of Third Quarter
Mar 26, 2027	Early Dismissal for Students
Mar 29-30, 2027	Spring Break for 240-Day Employees
Mar 29-Apr 2, 2027	Spring Break for Students and School Staff
Mar 31-Apr 2, 2027	Schools Closed; District Offices Open
May 26, 2027	Last Day for Students; End of Quarter & Semester; Early Dismissal for Students
May 27, 2027	Professional Development
May 31, 2027	Holiday: Memorial Day
Jun 17, 2027	Holiday: Juneteenth

Darlington County School District Calendar 2026–2027 FAQs

Darlington County School District Calendar 2026–2027 – Important Dates FAQs

When is the first day of school in Darlington County School District for 2026–2027?

The first day for students in Darlington County School District for the 2026–2027 school year is July 30, 2026.

When is Spring Break in Darlington County School District for 2026–2027?

Spring Break for students and school staff is from March 29 to April 2, 2027. Spring Break for 240-day employees is March 29–30, 2027.

When is the Christmas break in Darlington County School District?

Christmas Break for Darlington County School District runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.

When is the winter break in Darlington County School District?

The winter break aligns with the Christmas holiday period, from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027.

When is Thanksgiving break in Darlington County School District?

Thanksgiving Break in Darlington County School District is observed from November 25 to November 27, 2026.

When is the last day of school in Darlington County School District for 2026–2027?

The last day for students in the Darlington County School District 2026–2027 school year is May 26, 2027, with early dismissal.

Are there professional development days when schools are closed?

Yes. Schools are closed for professional development on July 23–29, 2026; October 2, 2026; November 2, 2026; January 4, 2027; March 15, 2027; and May 27, 2027.

What holidays are observed during the 2026–2027 school year?

Observed holidays include Independence Day (July 2, 2026), Labor Day (September 7, 2026), Election Day (November 3, 2026), Thanksgiving (November 25–27, 2026), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 18, 2027), Memorial Day (May 31, 2027), and Juneteenth (June 17, 2027).

When do quarters and semesters end in Darlington County School District?

The first quarter ends on October 1, 2026. The first semester ends on December 18, 2026. The third quarter ends on March 17, 2027, and the final quarter and semester end on May 26, 2027.

Calendar Disclaimer

The school Term Dates shown on this page has been sourced directly from the official DCSD Darlington County School District Calendar 26-27 [PDF] website. Please be aware that all dates and events may be amended at the discretion of the school, state, District or County. For the most up-to-date and accurate information, we recommend checking the official council website or contacting the school office.