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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools NC Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • North Carolina
  • 9 teacher days

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 25, 2026 to Jun 9, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 26-27, winter break Dec 21 - Jan 1, and spring break Mar 29 - Apr 2. The table below lists all teacher workdays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Tue, Aug 25, 2026 First Day of School
School year ends Wed, Jun 9, 2027 Last Day of School
Next key date Tue, Aug 25, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2026-27 calendar

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school year calendar

Every published date for 2026–27, colour-coded by what happens that day.

  • First day of school
  • Last day of school
  • Holiday - school closed
  • Break / vacation
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 17-24, 2026 — Teacher Workdays
  • Aug 25, 2026 — First Day of School

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day
  • Sep 21, 2026 — Teacher Workday

October 2026

  • Oct 2, 2026 — Teacher Workday
  • Oct 30, 2026 — Q1 Ends (46 days)

November 2026

  • Nov 2-3, 2026 — Teacher Workdays
  • Nov 11, 2026 — Veterans Day
  • Nov 25, 2026 — Teacher Workday
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

  • Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break

January 2027

  • Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break
  • Jan 18, 2027 — MLK, Jr. Day
  • Jan 21, 2027 — Q2 Ends (42 days)
  • Jan 22, 2027 — Teacher Workday

February 2027

  • Feb 15, 2027 — Teacher Workday

March 2027

  • Mar 24, 2027 — Q3 Ends (42 days)
  • Mar 25, 2027 — Teacher Workday
  • Mar 26, 2027 — Good Friday
  • Mar 29 - Apr 2, 2027 — Spring Break

April 2027

  • Mar 29 - Apr 2, 2027 — Spring Break

May 2027

  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day

June 2027

  • Jun 9, 2027 — Q4 Ends (47 days)
  • Jun 10-11, 2027 — Teacher Workdays
  • Jun 9, 2027 — Last Day of School

July 2027

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools teacher and staff days 2026/27

Students normally stay home on these days. Confirm with the district before making plans.

  • Aug 17-24, 2026 Teacher Workdays District source
  • Sep 21, 2026 Teacher Workday District source
  • Oct 2, 2026 Teacher Workday District source
  • Nov 2-3, 2026 Teacher Workdays District source
  • Nov 25, 2026 Teacher Workday District source
  • Jan 22, 2027 Teacher Workday District source
  • Feb 15, 2027 Teacher Workday District source
  • Mar 25, 2027 Teacher Workday District source
  • Jun 10-11, 2027 Teacher Workdays District source

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day Holiday
  • Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day Holiday
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break Break
  • Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 Winter Break Break
  • Jan 18, 2027 MLK, Jr. Day Holiday
  • Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday Holiday
  • Mar 29 - Apr 2, 2027 Spring Break Break
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools planning calendar

How these dates are put together, and what to double-check before you book anything.

Useful now23 published dates for the 2026–27 school year, laid out month by month.
CheckedTaken from the district’s own published calendar, not retyped from memory.
Kept currentLast updated May 6, 2026.
Full term dates table

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 17-24, 2026Teacher Workdays
Aug 25, 2026First Day of School
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day
Sep 21, 2026Teacher Workday
Oct 2, 2026Teacher Workday
Oct 30, 2026Q1 Ends (46 days)
Nov 2-3, 2026Teacher Workdays
Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Nov 25, 2026Teacher Workday
Nov 26-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break
Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027Winter Break
Jan 18, 2027MLK, Jr. Day
Jan 21, 2027Q2 Ends (42 days)
Jan 22, 2027Teacher Workday
Feb 15, 2027Teacher Workday
Mar 24, 2027Q3 Ends (42 days)
Mar 25, 2027Teacher Workday
Mar 26, 2027Good Friday
Mar 29 - Apr 2, 2027Spring Break
May 31, 2027Memorial Day
Jun 9, 2027Q4 Ends (47 days)
Jun 10-11, 2027Teacher Workdays
Jun 9, 2027Last Day of School

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Calendar 2026-2027 – Frequently Asked Questions

When is the first day of school in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year is August 25, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2026-2027?
Spring Break for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is scheduled from March 29 to April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027 for the 2026-2027 school year.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled for November 26-27, 2026. November 25, 2026 is a Teacher Workday.
When is the last day of school in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is June 9, 2027.
When does the second quarter end in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2026-2027?
The second quarter ends on January 21, 2027.
When is Labor Day in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2026-2027?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026.
When is Memorial Day in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2026-2027?
Memorial Day will be observed on May 31, 2027.
When are Teacher Workdays in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2026-2027?
Teacher Workdays are scheduled on August 17-24, 2026; September 21, 2026; October 2, 2026; November 2-3, 2026; November 25, 2026; January 22, 2027; February 15, 2027; March 25, 2027; and June 10-11, 2027.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year is August 25, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2026-2027?
Spring Break for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is scheduled from March 29 to April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027 for the 2026-2027 school year.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled for November 26-27, 2026. November 25, 2026 is a Teacher Workday.
When is the last day of school in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is June 9, 2027.
When does the second quarter end in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2026-2027?
The second quarter ends on January 21, 2027.
When is Labor Day in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2026-2027?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026.
When is Memorial Day in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2026-2027?
Memorial Day will be observed on May 31, 2027.
When are Teacher Workdays in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2026-2027?
Teacher Workdays are scheduled on August 17-24, 2026; September 21, 2026; October 2, 2026; November 2-3, 2026; November 25, 2026; January 22, 2027; February 15, 2027; March 25, 2027; and June 10-11, 2027.

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