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Henderson County Public Schools hcps NC Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • North Carolina
  • 10 teacher days

The Henderson County Public Schools hcps 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 12, 2026 to May 21, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 25-27, winter break Dec 21-31, and spring break Mar 22-26. The table below lists all teacher workdays, early release days, and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Wed, Aug 12, 2026 First Day of School
School year ends Fri, May 21, 2027 Last Day of School - Early Dismissal
Next key date Wed, Aug 12, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Henderson County Public Schools hcps 2026-27 calendar

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Henderson County Public Schools hcps 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
  • Grading period / report cards
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 3-4, 2026 — Optional Teacher Workdays
  • Aug 5-11, 2026 — Required Teacher Workdays
  • Aug 12, 2026 — First Day of School

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Holiday (Labor Day)

October 2026

  • Oct 9, 2026 — Optional Teacher Workday
  • Oct 12, 2026 — Required Teacher Workday

November 2026

  • Nov 3, 2026 — Required Teacher Workday
  • Nov 11, 2026 — Holiday (Veterans Day)
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

  • Dec 18, 2026 — Early Dismissal – 12:00 Noon
  • Dec 18, 2026 — End of First Semester
  • Dec 21-31, 2026 — Winter Break

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — Holiday (New Year's Day)
  • Jan 4, 2027 — Optional Teacher Workday
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Optional Teacher Workday (MLK Day)

February 2027

  • Feb 19, 2027 — Required Teacher Workday

March 2027

  • Mar 22-26, 2027 — Spring Break

April 2027

  • Apr 23, 2027 — Annual Leave Day

May 2027

  • May 21, 2027 — Last Day of School - Early Dismissal
  • May 24-25, 2027 — Required Teacher Workdays
  • May 26-28, 2027 — Optional Teacher Workdays

June 2027

July 2027

Henderson County Public Schools hcps teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 3-4, 2026 Optional Teacher Workdays District source
  • Aug 5-11, 2026 Required Teacher Workdays District source
  • Oct 9, 2026 Optional Teacher Workday District source
  • Oct 12, 2026 Required Teacher Workday District source
  • Nov 3, 2026 Required Teacher Workday District source
  • Jan 4, 2027 Optional Teacher Workday District source
  • Jan 18, 2027 Optional Teacher Workday (MLK Day) District source
  • Feb 19, 2027 Required Teacher Workday District source
  • May 24-25, 2027 Required Teacher Workdays District source
  • May 26-28, 2027 Optional Teacher Workdays District source

Henderson County Public Schools hcps breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Holiday (Labor Day) Holiday
  • Nov 11, 2026 Holiday (Veterans Day) Holiday
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break Break
  • Dec 21-31, 2026 Winter Break Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 Holiday (New Year's Day) Holiday
  • Mar 22-26, 2027 Spring Break Break

Your checked 2026/27 Henderson County Public Schools hcps planning calendar

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

Useful now21 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

Henderson County Public Schools hcps 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 3-4, 2026Optional Teacher Workdays
Aug 5-11, 2026Required Teacher Workdays
Aug 12, 2026First Day of School
Sep 7, 2026Holiday (Labor Day)
Oct 9, 2026Optional Teacher Workday
Oct 12, 2026Required Teacher Workday
Nov 3, 2026Required Teacher Workday
Nov 11, 2026Holiday (Veterans Day)
Nov 25-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break
Dec 18, 2026Early Dismissal – 12:00 Noon
Dec 18, 2026End of First Semester
Dec 21-31, 2026Winter Break
Jan 1, 2027Holiday (New Year's Day)
Jan 4, 2027Optional Teacher Workday
Jan 18, 2027Optional Teacher Workday (MLK Day)
Feb 19, 2027Required Teacher Workday
Mar 22-26, 2027Spring Break
Apr 23, 2027Annual Leave Day
May 21, 2027Last Day of School - Early Dismissal
May 24-25, 2027Required Teacher Workdays
May 26-28, 2027Optional Teacher Workdays

Henderson County Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027 FAQs

When is the first day of school in Henderson County Public Schools 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Henderson County Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year is August 12, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Henderson County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 22 through March 26, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Henderson County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026.
When is Winter Break in Henderson County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 21 through December 31, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Henderson County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled for November 25 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Henderson County Public Schools 2026-2027?
The last day of school is May 21, 2027, and it will be an early dismissal day.
When is Labor Day holiday in Henderson County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Labor Day holiday is observed on September 7, 2026.
When does the first semester end in Henderson County Public Schools 2026-2027?
The first semester ends on December 18, 2026, which is also an early dismissal day at 12:00 noon.
Are there teacher workdays scheduled in Henderson County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Yes. Optional Teacher Workdays are scheduled for August 3-4, 2026; October 9, 2026; January 4, 2027; January 18, 2027; and May 26-28, 2027. Required Teacher Workdays are August 5-11, 2026; October 12, 2026; November 3, 2026; February 19, 2027; and May 24-25, 2027.

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Henderson County Public Schools hcps calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Henderson County Public Schools 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Henderson County Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year is August 12, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Henderson County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 22 through March 26, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Henderson County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026.
When is Winter Break in Henderson County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 21 through December 31, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Henderson County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled for November 25 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Henderson County Public Schools 2026-2027?
The last day of school is May 21, 2027, and it will be an early dismissal day.
When is Labor Day holiday in Henderson County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Labor Day holiday is observed on September 7, 2026.
When does the first semester end in Henderson County Public Schools 2026-2027?
The first semester ends on December 18, 2026, which is also an early dismissal day at 12:00 noon.
Are there teacher workdays scheduled in Henderson County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Yes. Optional Teacher Workdays are scheduled for August 3-4, 2026; October 9, 2026; January 4, 2027; January 18, 2027; and May 26-28, 2027. Required Teacher Workdays are August 5-11, 2026; October 12, 2026; November 3, 2026; February 19, 2027; and May 24-25, 2027.

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