Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027
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Carteret county NC School 2026–27 calendar dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 10-14, 2026 | Mandatory Workdays (District/School) |
| Aug 17-21, 2026 | Workdays – No School for Students |
| Aug 24, 2026 | First Day of School |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Holiday – Labor Day |
| Oct 1-2, 2026 | Mandatory NC Pre-K Workday – No School for Pre-K |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Mandatory Workday – No School for Students |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Holiday – No School |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Holiday – Veterans Day |
| Nov 25-27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Dec 18, 2026 | Early Release – Students Dismissed 3 Hours Early |
| Dec 21-31, 2026 | Christmas Break |
| Jan 1, 2027 | Holiday – New Year's Day |
| Jan 14-15, 2027 | Mandatory Workdays – No School for Students |
| Jan 18, 2027 | Holiday – Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb 10, 2027 | Early Release – Students Dismissed 3 Hours Early |
| Feb 26, 2027 | Workday – No School for Students |
| Mar 29-31, 2027 | Spring Break |
| Apr 1-2, 2027 | Spring Break |
| Apr 16, 2027 | Workday – No School for Students |
| May 7, 2027 | Early Release – Students Dismissed 3 Hours Early |
| May 27, 2027 | Last Day of School |
Carteret County Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027 – Important Dates
When is the first day of school in Carteret County Public Schools 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Carteret County Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year is August 24, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Carteret County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Spring Break for Carteret County Public Schools is from March 29 through April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Carteret County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026.
When is Winter Break in Carteret County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Winter Break for the 2026-2027 school year is observed from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Carteret County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 25 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Carteret County Public Schools 2026-2027?
The last day of school for Carteret County Public Schools in 2026-2027 is May 27, 2027.
Is there an early release day in Carteret County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Yes. Early release days (students dismissed 3 hours early) are scheduled on December 18, 2026; February 10, 2027; and May 7, 2027.
Are there teacher workdays with no school for students in 2026-2027?
Yes. Teacher workdays with no school for students include August 17-21, 2026; October 23, 2026; January 14-15, 2027; February 26, 2027; and April 16, 2027.
What holidays are observed during the 2026-2027 school year?
Observed holidays include Labor Day (September 7, 2026), Veterans Day (November 11, 2026), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 18, 2027), and New Year's Day (January 1, 2027).
Dates can change after publication. Read our calendar disclaimer.