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Columbus County Schools NC Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • North Carolina
  • 11 teacher days

The Columbus County Schools 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 24, 2026 to Jun 7, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 26-27. The table below lists all teacher workdays, early release days, and holidays. Download or print the calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Mon, Aug 24, 2026 First Day for Students
School year ends Mon, Jun 7, 2027 Last Day for Students
Next key date Mon, Aug 24, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Columbus County Schools 2026-27 calendar

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Columbus County 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
  • Early release / half day
  • Parent-teacher conference
  • Grading period / report cards
  • Testing / exams
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 14, 2026 — Optional Workday (No Students)
  • Aug 17-18, 2026 — Required Teacher Workdays
  • Aug 19, 2026 — Required Professional Development
  • Aug 20-21, 2026 — Required Teacher Workdays
  • Aug 24, 2026 — First Day for Students

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Holiday

October 2026

  • Oct 12, 2026 — Teacher Conference Day
  • Oct 27, 2026 — End of First Grading Period (K-12)
  • Oct 28, 2026 — Early Release Students / Required Professional Development Afternoon

November 2026

  • Nov 11, 2026 — Holiday
  • Nov 25, 2026 — Optional Workday (No Students)
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 — Holiday (Thanksgiving Break)

December 2026

  • Dec 14-18, 2026 — EOCs
  • Dec 18, 2026 — Teacher Conference Day / End of Second Grading Period (K-12)
  • Dec 21, 2026 — Optional Workday (No Students)
  • Dec 22, 2026 — Annual Leave (No Students or Staff)
  • Dec 23-25, 2026 — Holiday

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — Holiday
  • Jan 4-5, 2027 — Required Teacher Workdays
  • Jan 11, 2027 — Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Holiday

February 2027

  • Feb 15, 2027 — Teacher Conference Day

March 2027

  • Mar 3, 2027 — Early Release Students / Required Professional Development Afternoon
  • Mar 11, 2027 — End of Third Grading Period (K-12)
  • Mar 25, 2027 — Optional Workday (No Students)
  • Mar 26, 2027 — Holiday
  • Mar 29-31, 2027 — Annual Leave (No Students or Staff)

April 2027

  • Apr 1-2, 2027 — Annual Leave (No Students or Staff)
  • Apr 11, 2027 — Distribution of Non-Instructional Materials
  • Apr 30, 2027 — Optional Workday (No Students)

May 2027

  • May 31, 2027 — Holiday

June 2027

  • Jun 1-7, 2027 — Spring EOC Testing
  • Jun 7, 2027 — Early Release Day
  • Jun 7, 2027 — End of Fourth Grading Period (K-12)
  • Jun 7, 2027 — Last Day for Students
  • Jun 8-9, 2027 — Required Teacher Workdays

July 2027

  • Jul 5, 2027 — Holiday

Columbus County Schools teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 14, 2026 Optional Workday (No Students) District source
  • Aug 17-18, 2026 Required Teacher Workdays District source
  • Aug 19, 2026 Required Professional Development District source
  • Aug 20-21, 2026 Required Teacher Workdays District source
  • Nov 25, 2026 Optional Workday (No Students) District source
  • Dec 21, 2026 Optional Workday (No Students) District source
  • Jan 4-5, 2027 Required Teacher Workdays District source
  • Mar 25, 2027 Optional Workday (No Students) District source
  • Apr 30, 2027 Optional Workday (No Students) District source
  • Jun 8-9, 2027 Required Teacher Workdays District source
  • Jun 10, 2027 Optional Workday (No Students) District source

Columbus County Schools breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Holiday Holiday
  • Nov 11, 2026 Holiday Holiday
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 Holiday (Thanksgiving Break) Break
  • Dec 23-25, 2026 Holiday Holiday
  • Jan 1, 2027 Holiday Holiday
  • Jan 11, 2027 Holiday Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 Holiday Holiday
  • Mar 26, 2027 Holiday Holiday
  • May 31, 2027 Holiday Holiday
  • Jul 5, 2027 Holiday Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Columbus County Schools planning calendar

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

Useful now39 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 August 3, 2026.
Full term dates table

Columbus County Schools 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 14, 2026Optional Workday (No Students)
Aug 17-18, 2026Required Teacher Workdays
Aug 19, 2026Required Professional Development
Aug 20-21, 2026Required Teacher Workdays
Aug 24, 2026First Day for Students
Sep 7, 2026Holiday
Oct 12, 2026Teacher Conference Day
Oct 27, 2026End of First Grading Period (K-12)
Oct 28, 2026Early Release Students / Required Professional Development Afternoon
Nov 11, 2026Holiday
Nov 25, 2026Optional Workday (No Students)
Nov 26-27, 2026Holiday (Thanksgiving Break)
Dec 14-18, 2026EOCs
Dec 18, 2026Teacher Conference Day / End of Second Grading Period (K-12)
Dec 21, 2026Optional Workday (No Students)
Dec 22, 2026Annual Leave (No Students or Staff)
Dec 23-25, 2026Holiday
Dec 28-31, 2026Annual Leave (No Students or Staff)
Jan 1, 2027Holiday
Jan 4-5, 2027Required Teacher Workdays
Jan 11, 2027Holiday
Jan 18, 2027Holiday
Feb 15, 2027Teacher Conference Day
Mar 3, 2027Early Release Students / Required Professional Development Afternoon
Mar 11, 2027End of Third Grading Period (K-12)
Mar 25, 2027Optional Workday (No Students)
Mar 26, 2027Holiday
Mar 29-31, 2027Annual Leave (No Students or Staff)
Apr 1-2, 2027Annual Leave (No Students or Staff)
Apr 11, 2027Distribution of Non-Instructional Materials
Apr 30, 2027Optional Workday (No Students)
May 31, 2027Holiday
Jun 1-7, 2027Spring EOC Testing
Jun 7, 2027Early Release Day
Jun 7, 2027End of Fourth Grading Period (K-12)
Jun 7, 2027Last Day for Students
Jun 8-9, 2027Required Teacher Workdays
Jun 10, 2027Optional Workday (No Students)
Jul 5, 2027Holiday

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Columbus County Schools calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Columbus County Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in Columbus County Schools is Monday, August 24, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Columbus County Schools for 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Columbus County Schools is from Thursday, March 25 through Friday, April 2, 2027. Students return after the scheduled break.
When is Christmas Break in Columbus County Schools for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on Monday, December 21, 2026. The holiday and annual leave period continues through Friday, January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Columbus County Schools for 2026-2027?
Winter Break for students is from Monday, December 21, 2026 through Tuesday, January 5, 2027. January 4 and January 5 are required teacher workdays, and students return after those workdays.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Columbus County Schools for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is from Wednesday, November 25 through Friday, November 27, 2026. November 25 is an optional workday, while November 26 and November 27 are holidays.
When is the last day of school in Columbus County Schools for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is Monday, June 7, 2027. It is also an early release day and the end of the fourth grading period.
When is Labor Day in Columbus County Schools for 2026-2027?
Columbus County Schools will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 7, 2026.
When are the teacher conference days in Columbus County Schools for 2026-2027?
Teacher conference days are scheduled for Monday, October 12, 2026; Friday, December 18, 2026; and Monday, February 15, 2027.
When are the early release days in Columbus County Schools for 2026-2027?
Early release days are Wednesday, October 28, 2026; Wednesday, March 3, 2027; and Monday, June 7, 2027.
When does the first grading period end in Columbus County Schools?
The first grading period for kindergarten through grade 12 ends on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
When does the second grading period end in Columbus County Schools?
The second grading period for kindergarten through grade 12 ends on Friday, December 18, 2026.
When does the third grading period end in Columbus County Schools?
The third grading period for kindergarten through grade 12 ends on Thursday, March 11, 2027.
When does the fourth grading period end in Columbus County Schools?
The fourth grading period ends on Monday, June 7, 2027, which is also the last day for students.
When are EOC tests scheduled in Columbus County Schools for 2026-2027?
December EOC testing is scheduled from December 14 through December 18, 2026. Spring EOC testing is scheduled from June 1 through June 7, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in Columbus County Schools for 2026-2027?
Columbus County Schools will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 31, 2027.
When are the required teacher workdays before school starts?
Required teacher workdays are scheduled for August 17-18 and August 20-21, 2026. A required professional development day is scheduled for August 19, 2026.
Are there teacher workdays after the last day of school?
Yes. Required teacher workdays are scheduled for June 8-9, 2027, followed by an optional workday on June 10, 2027.

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