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Durham Public Schools NC Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • North Carolina
  • 11 teacher days

The Durham Public Schools 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 24, 2026 to Jun 9, 2027. The table below lists all teacher workdays, early release days, and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Mon, Aug 24, 2026 First Day of School
School year ends Wed, Jun 9, 2027 Early Release Day/Last Day of School
Next key date Mon, Aug 24, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Durham Public Schools 2026-27 calendar

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Durham Public 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
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Early release / half day
  • Grading period / report cards
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 17-21, 2026 — Required Teacher Workday
  • Aug 24, 2026 — First Day of School

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Holiday
  • Sep 21, 2026 — Teacher Workday
  • Sep 30, 2026 — Required Teacher Workday

October 2026

  • Oct 7, 2026 — Early Release Day
  • Oct 23, 2026 — End of Quarter

November 2026

  • Nov 2-3, 2026 — Required Teacher Workday
  • Nov 11, 2026 — Holiday
  • Nov 23, 2026 — Teacher Workday
  • Nov 24-25, 2026 — Annual Leave Day
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 — Holiday

December 2026

  • Dec 9, 2026 — Early Release Day
  • Dec 21-22, 2026 — Teacher Workday
  • Dec 23, 2026 — Annual Leave Day
  • Dec 24-25, 2026 — Holiday
  • Dec 28, 2026 — Holiday

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — Holiday
  • Jan 15, 2027 — End of Quarter
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Holiday
  • Jan 19, 2027 — Required Teacher Workday

February 2027

  • Feb 10, 2027 — Required Teacher Workday
  • Feb 24, 2027 — Early Release Day

March 2027

  • Mar 22-25, 2027 — Annual Leave Day
  • Mar 26, 2027 — Holiday

April 2027

  • Apr 2, 2027 — End of Quarter
  • Apr 5, 2027 — Required Teacher Workday
  • Apr 28, 2027 — Required Teacher Workday

May 2027

  • May 12, 2027 — Early Release Day
  • May 31, 2027 — Holiday

June 2027

  • Jun 9, 2027 — Early Release Day/Last Day of School
  • Jun 10-11, 2027 — Required Teacher Workday

July 2027

Durham Public Schools teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 17-21, 2026 Required Teacher Workday District source
  • Sep 21, 2026 Teacher Workday District source
  • Sep 30, 2026 Required Teacher Workday District source
  • Nov 2-3, 2026 Required Teacher Workday District source
  • Nov 23, 2026 Teacher Workday District source
  • Dec 21-22, 2026 Teacher Workday District source
  • Jan 19, 2027 Required Teacher Workday District source
  • Feb 10, 2027 Required Teacher Workday District source
  • Apr 5, 2027 Required Teacher Workday District source
  • Apr 28, 2027 Required Teacher Workday District source
  • Jun 10-11, 2027 Required Teacher Workday District source

Durham Public 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 Holiday
  • Dec 24-25, 2026 Holiday Holiday
  • Dec 28, 2026 Holiday Holiday
  • Jan 1, 2027 Holiday Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 Holiday Holiday
  • Mar 26, 2027 Holiday Holiday
  • May 31, 2027 Holiday Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Durham Public Schools planning calendar

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

Useful now33 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

Durham Public Schools 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 17-21, 2026Required Teacher Workday
Aug 24, 2026First Day of School
Sep 7, 2026Holiday
Sep 21, 2026Teacher Workday
Sep 30, 2026Required Teacher Workday
Oct 7, 2026Early Release Day
Oct 23, 2026End of Quarter
Nov 2-3, 2026Required Teacher Workday
Nov 11, 2026Holiday
Nov 23, 2026Teacher Workday
Nov 24-25, 2026Annual Leave Day
Nov 26-27, 2026Holiday
Dec 9, 2026Early Release Day
Dec 21-22, 2026Teacher Workday
Dec 23, 2026Annual Leave Day
Dec 24-25, 2026Holiday
Dec 28, 2026Holiday
Dec 29-31, 2026Annual Leave Day
Jan 1, 2027Holiday
Jan 15, 2027End of Quarter
Jan 18, 2027Holiday
Jan 19, 2027Required Teacher Workday
Feb 10, 2027Required Teacher Workday
Feb 24, 2027Early Release Day
Mar 22-25, 2027Annual Leave Day
Mar 26, 2027Holiday
Apr 2, 2027End of Quarter
Apr 5, 2027Required Teacher Workday
Apr 28, 2027Required Teacher Workday
May 12, 2027Early Release Day
May 31, 2027Holiday
Jun 9, 2027Early Release Day/Last Day of School
Jun 10-11, 2027Required Teacher Workday

Durham Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar – Frequently Asked Questions

When is the first day of school in Durham Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Durham Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year is August 24, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Durham Public Schools 2026-2027?
Spring Break (Annual Leave Days) is scheduled from March 22-25, 2027, with March 26, 2027 designated as a holiday.
When is Christmas Break in Durham Public Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins December 24-25, 2026 (Holiday), with additional Annual Leave Days from December 29-31, 2026.
When is Winter Break in Durham Public Schools 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 24-25, 2026 (Holiday), December 28, 2026 (Holiday), and December 29-31, 2026 (Annual Leave Days), continuing through January 1, 2027 (Holiday).
When is Thanksgiving Break in Durham Public Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break includes November 24-25, 2026 (Annual Leave Days) and November 26-27, 2026 (Holiday).
When is the last day of school in Durham Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students in Durham Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year is June 9, 2027, which is an Early Release Day.
When are teacher workdays in Durham Public Schools 2026-2027?
Teacher Workdays and Required Teacher Workdays are scheduled on August 17-21, 2026; September 21 & 30, 2026; November 2-3 & 23, 2026; December 21-22, 2026; January 19, 2027; February 10, 2027; April 5 & 28, 2027; and June 10-11, 2027.
When are Early Release Days in Durham Public Schools 2026-2027?
Early Release Days are October 7, 2026; December 9, 2026; February 24, 2027; May 12, 2027; and June 9, 2027 (Last Day of School).
When do quarters end in Durham Public Schools 2026-2027?
The end of quarters are October 23, 2026; January 15, 2027; and April 2, 2027.

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Durham Public Schools calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Durham Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Durham Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year is August 24, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Durham Public Schools 2026-2027?
Spring Break (Annual Leave Days) is scheduled from March 22-25, 2027, with March 26, 2027 designated as a holiday.
When is Christmas Break in Durham Public Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins December 24-25, 2026 (Holiday), with additional Annual Leave Days from December 29-31, 2026.
When is Winter Break in Durham Public Schools 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 24-25, 2026 (Holiday), December 28, 2026 (Holiday), and December 29-31, 2026 (Annual Leave Days), continuing through January 1, 2027 (Holiday).
When is Thanksgiving Break in Durham Public Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break includes November 24-25, 2026 (Annual Leave Days) and November 26-27, 2026 (Holiday).
When is the last day of school in Durham Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students in Durham Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year is June 9, 2027, which is an Early Release Day.
When are teacher workdays in Durham Public Schools 2026-2027?
Teacher Workdays and Required Teacher Workdays are scheduled on August 17-21, 2026; September 21 & 30, 2026; November 2-3 & 23, 2026; December 21-22, 2026; January 19, 2027; February 10, 2027; April 5 & 28, 2027; and June 10-11, 2027.
When are Early Release Days in Durham Public Schools 2026-2027?
Early Release Days are October 7, 2026; December 9, 2026; February 24, 2027; May 12, 2027; and June 9, 2027 (Last Day of School).
When do quarters end in Durham Public Schools 2026-2027?
The end of quarters are October 23, 2026; January 15, 2027; and April 2, 2027.

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