DARE EARLY COLLEGE NC Calendar 26-27

Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027

DARE EARLY COLLEGE 2026–27 calendar dates

Date	Event
Aug 10, 2026	FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Aug 18, 2026	NO SCHOOL (WORKDAY)
Sep 4, 2026	EARLY DISMISSAL AT 11:30 AM
Sep 7, 2026	NO SCHOOL (HOLIDAY)
Oct 16, 2026	NO SCHOOL (WORKDAY)
Oct 30, 2026	NO SCHOOL (WORKDAY)
Nov 11, 2026	NO SCHOOL (HOLIDAY)
Nov 25-27, 2026	NO SCHOOL (FALL BREAK)
Dec 18, 2026	EARLY DISMISSAL AT 11:30 AM
Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 4, 2027	NO SCHOOL (WINTER BREAK)
Jan 18, 2027	NO SCHOOL (HOLIDAY)
Feb 8, 2027	NO SCHOOL (WORKDAY)
Feb 15, 2027	NO SCHOOL (WORKDAY)
Mar 12, 2027	NO SCHOOL (WORKDAY)
Mar 26 - Apr 5, 2027	NO SCHOOL (SPRING BREAK)
May 28, 2027	EARLY DISMISSAL AT 11:30 AM (LAST DAY)

When is the first day of school for the 2026-2027 year at DARE EARLY COLLEGE?

The first day of school is August 10, 2026.

When is spring break 26-27 at DARE EARLY COLLEGE?

Spring break is scheduled from March 26 through April 5, 2027.

When is Christmas/Winter break 26-27 at DARE EARLY COLLEGE?

Winter break (including Christmas) begins on December 21, 2026, and students return after January 4, 2027.

When is Thanksgiving (Fall Break) at DARE EARLY COLLEGE?

Fall Break (Thanksgiving) is from November 25 to November 27, 2026.

When is the last day of school for the 2026-2027 year at DARE EARLY COLLEGE?

The last day of school is May 28, 2027, with an early dismissal at 11:30 AM.

What time is dismissal on Fridays at DARE EARLY COLLEGE?

Unless otherwise noted, students are dismissed every Friday at 12:40 PM.

Are there any holidays where DARE EARLY COLLEGE is closed?

Yes, the school is closed for Labor Day (September 7, 2026), Veterans Day (November 11, 2026), and Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 18, 2027).

When are the scheduled 11:30 AM early dismissal dates?

Early dismissals at 11:30 AM are scheduled for September 4, 2026, December 18, 2026, and May 28, 2027.

Dates can change after publication. Read our calendar disclaimer.