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HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS hcs NC Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • North Carolina
  • 3 teacher days

The HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS hcs 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 12, 2026 to May 27, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 25-27, winter break Dec 21-31, and spring break Mar 29 - Apr 2. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Wed, Aug 12, 2026 First Day of School
School year ends Thu, May 27, 2027 Last Day of School
Next key date Wed, Aug 12, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS hcs 2026-27 calendar

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HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS hcs 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

August 2026

  • Aug 12, 2026 — First Day of School

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day (Holiday for Students and Staff)
  • Sep 25, 2026 — Mandatory Workday (No School for Students)

October 2026

  • Oct 16, 2026 — Remote Workday (No School for Students)

November 2026

  • Nov 3, 2026 — Workday (No School for Students)
  • Nov 11, 2026 — Veterans Day (Holiday for Students and Staff)
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

  • Dec 21-31, 2026 — Christmas Break

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — New Year’s Day (Holiday for Students and Staff)
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Holiday for Students and Staff)

February 2027

  • Feb 15, 2027 — Presidents’ Day (Holiday for Students and Staff)

March 2027

  • Mar 29 - Apr 2, 2027 — Spring Break

April 2027

  • Mar 29 - Apr 2, 2027 — Spring Break

May 2027

  • May 27, 2027 — Last Day of School
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day (Holiday for Students and Staff)

June 2027

July 2027

HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS hcs teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Sep 25, 2026 Mandatory Workday (No School for Students) District source
  • Oct 16, 2026 Remote Workday (No School for Students) District source
  • Nov 3, 2026 Workday (No School for Students) District source

HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS hcs breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day (Holiday for Students and Staff) Holiday
  • Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day (Holiday for Students and Staff) Holiday
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break Break
  • Dec 21-31, 2026 Christmas Break Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 New Year’s Day (Holiday for Students and Staff) Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Holiday for Students and Staff) Holiday
  • Feb 15, 2027 Presidents’ Day (Holiday for Students and Staff) Holiday
  • Mar 29 - Apr 2, 2027 Spring Break Break
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day (Holiday for Students and Staff) Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS hcs planning calendar

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

Useful now14 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

HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS hcs 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 12, 2026First Day of School
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day (Holiday for Students and Staff)
Sep 25, 2026Mandatory Workday (No School for Students)
Oct 16, 2026Remote Workday (No School for Students)
Nov 3, 2026Workday (No School for Students)
Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day (Holiday for Students and Staff)
Nov 25-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break
Dec 21-31, 2026Christmas Break
Jan 1, 2027New Year’s Day (Holiday for Students and Staff)
Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Holiday for Students and Staff)
Feb 15, 2027Presidents’ Day (Holiday for Students and Staff)
Mar 29 - Apr 2, 2027Spring Break
May 27, 2027Last Day of School
May 31, 2027Memorial Day (Holiday for Students and Staff)

HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS Calendar 2026-2027 – Frequently Asked Questions

When is the first day of school in HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
The first day of school in HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS for the 2026-2027 academic year is August 12, 2026.
When is Spring Break in HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
Spring Break for HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS is scheduled from March 29, 2027 through April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break runs from December 21, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
When is Winter Break in HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
Winter Break coincides with Christmas Break and takes place from December 21, 2026 through December 31, 2026, including the New Year’s Day holiday on January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is observed from November 25 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students in HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS is May 27, 2027.
Is there a Labor Day holiday in HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
Yes, Labor Day will be observed on September 7, 2026, and there will be no school for students and staff.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day observed in HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on January 18, 2027, with no school for students and staff.
When is Memorial Day in HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
Memorial Day will be observed on May 31, 2027.

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HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS hcs calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
The first day of school in HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS for the 2026-2027 academic year is August 12, 2026.
When is Spring Break in HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
Spring Break for HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS is scheduled from March 29, 2027 through April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break runs from December 21, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
When is Winter Break in HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
Winter Break coincides with Christmas Break and takes place from December 21, 2026 through December 31, 2026, including the New Year’s Day holiday on January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is observed from November 25 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students in HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS is May 27, 2027.
Is there a Labor Day holiday in HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
Yes, Labor Day will be observed on September 7, 2026, and there will be no school for students and staff.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day observed in HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on January 18, 2027, with no school for students and staff.
When is Memorial Day in HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS for 2026-2027?
Memorial Day will be observed on May 31, 2027.

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