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New Hanover County Schools NC Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • North Carolina
  • 12 teacher days

The New Hanover County Schools 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 24, 2026 to June 4, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 26-27, winter break Dec 24-28, and spring break Mar 29-31. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Mon, Aug 24, 2026 First Day of School
School year ends Fri, Jun 4, 2027 Last Day of School (Half Day for Students)
Next key date Mon, Aug 24, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

New Hanover County Schools 2026-27 calendar

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New Hanover 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
  • Grading period / report cards
  • Graduation
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 13-14, 2026 — Teacher Workdays (Non-Designated)
  • Aug 17-21, 2026 — Teacher Workdays (Designated)
  • Aug 18-19, 2026 — Professional Development
  • Aug 24, 2026 — First Day of School
  • Aug 24-26, 2026 — Staggered Enrollment

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day - Holiday
  • Sep 23, 2026 — Interim Reports

October 2026

  • Oct 23, 2026 — End of Grading Period
  • Oct 26, 2026 — Teacher Workday (Designated)
  • Oct 29, 2026 — Report Cards Issued

November 2026

  • Nov 3, 2026 — Election Day / Teacher Workday (Non-Designated)
  • Nov 11, 2026 — Veterans Day - Holiday
  • Nov 25, 2026 — Teacher Workday (Non-Designated)
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

  • Dec 3, 2026 — Interim Reports
  • Dec 21, 2026 — Teacher Workday (Non-Designated)
  • Dec 22-23, 2026 — Vacation Days
  • Dec 24-28, 2026 — Christmas Break
  • Dec 29-31, 2026 — Vacation Days

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — New Year's Day - Holiday
  • Jan 15, 2027 — End of Grading Period
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Holiday
  • Jan 19, 2027 — Teacher Workday (Designated)
  • Jan 25, 2027 — Report Cards Issued

February 2027

  • Feb 15, 2027 — Teacher Workday (Non-Designated)
  • Feb 22, 2027 — Interim Reports

March 2027

  • Mar 23, 2027 — End of Grading Period
  • Mar 25, 2027 — Teacher Workday (Designated)
  • Mar 26, 2027 — Good Friday - Holiday
  • Mar 29-31, 2027 — Spring Break

April 2027

  • Apr 1-2, 2027 — Spring Break
  • Apr 7, 2027 — Report Cards Issued

May 2027

  • May 3, 2027 — Interim Reports
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day - Holiday

June 2027

  • June 4, 2027 — Last Day of School (Half Day for Students)
  • June 4, 2027 — End of Grading Period
  • June 7-8, 2027 — Teacher Workdays (Designated)
  • June 9, 2027 — Teacher Workday (Non-Designated)
  • June 16, 2027 — Report Cards Mailed

July 2027

New Hanover County Schools teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 13-14, 2026 Teacher Workdays (Non-Designated) District source
  • Aug 17-21, 2026 Teacher Workdays (Designated) District source
  • Aug 18-19, 2026 Professional Development District source
  • Oct 26, 2026 Teacher Workday (Designated) District source
  • Nov 3, 2026 Election Day / Teacher Workday (Non-Designated) District source
  • Nov 25, 2026 Teacher Workday (Non-Designated) District source
  • Dec 21, 2026 Teacher Workday (Non-Designated) District source
  • Jan 19, 2027 Teacher Workday (Designated) District source
  • Feb 15, 2027 Teacher Workday (Non-Designated) District source
  • Mar 25, 2027 Teacher Workday (Designated) District source
  • June 7-8, 2027 Teacher Workdays (Designated) District source
  • June 9, 2027 Teacher Workday (Non-Designated) District source

New Hanover County Schools breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • July 4, 2026 Independence Day - Holiday Holiday
  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day - Holiday Holiday
  • Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day - Holiday Holiday
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break Break
  • Dec 22-23, 2026 Vacation Days Break
  • Dec 24-28, 2026 Christmas Break Break
  • Dec 29-31, 2026 Vacation Days Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day - Holiday Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Holiday Holiday
  • Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday - Holiday Holiday
  • Mar 29-31, 2027 Spring Break Break
  • Apr 1-2, 2027 Spring Break Break
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day - Holiday Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 New Hanover County Schools planning calendar

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

Useful now41 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

New Hanover County Schools 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
July 4, 2026Independence Day - Holiday
Aug 13-14, 2026Teacher Workdays (Non-Designated)
Aug 17-21, 2026Teacher Workdays (Designated)
Aug 18-19, 2026Professional Development
Aug 24, 2026First Day of School
Aug 24-26, 2026Staggered Enrollment
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day - Holiday
Sep 23, 2026Interim Reports
Oct 23, 2026End of Grading Period
Oct 26, 2026Teacher Workday (Designated)
Oct 29, 2026Report Cards Issued
Nov 3, 2026Election Day / Teacher Workday (Non-Designated)
Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day - Holiday
Nov 25, 2026Teacher Workday (Non-Designated)
Nov 26-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break
Dec 3, 2026Interim Reports
Dec 21, 2026Teacher Workday (Non-Designated)
Dec 22-23, 2026Vacation Days
Dec 24-28, 2026Christmas Break
Dec 29-31, 2026Vacation Days
Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day - Holiday
Jan 15, 2027End of Grading Period
Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Holiday
Jan 19, 2027Teacher Workday (Designated)
Jan 25, 2027Report Cards Issued
Feb 15, 2027Teacher Workday (Non-Designated)
Feb 22, 2027Interim Reports
Mar 23, 2027End of Grading Period
Mar 25, 2027Teacher Workday (Designated)
Mar 26, 2027Good Friday - Holiday
Mar 29-31, 2027Spring Break
Apr 1-2, 2027Spring Break
Apr 7, 2027Report Cards Issued
May 3, 2027Interim Reports
May 31, 2027Memorial Day - Holiday
June 4, 2027Last Day of School (Half Day for Students)
June 4, 2027End of Grading Period
June 7-8, 2027Teacher Workdays (Designated)
June 9, 2027Teacher Workday (Non-Designated)
June 16, 2027Report Cards Mailed
June 5, 2027Traditional High School Graduation

New Hanover County Schools Calendar 2026-2027

When is the first day of school in New Hanover County Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for New Hanover County Schools for the 2026-2027 calendar year is August 24, 2026.
When is Spring Break in New Hanover County Schools for 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 29 through April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in New Hanover County Schools for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break runs from December 24 through December 28, 2026.
When is Winter Break in New Hanover County Schools for 2026-2027?
Winter Break spans December 22, 2026 through January 1, 2027, including vacation days and the New Year's Day holiday.
When is Thanksgiving Break in New Hanover County Schools for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is November 26-27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in New Hanover County Schools for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is June 4, 2027. It is a half day for students.
When is Labor Day in New Hanover County Schools for 2026-2027?
Labor Day will be observed on September 7, 2026, and schools will be closed.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in New Hanover County Schools for 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on January 18, 2027.
When are report cards issued in New Hanover County Schools for 2026-2027?
Report cards are issued on October 29, 2026, January 25, 2027, and April 7, 2027. Final report cards are mailed on June 16, 2027.

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New Hanover County Schools calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in New Hanover County Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for New Hanover County Schools for the 2026-2027 calendar year is August 24, 2026.
When is Spring Break in New Hanover County Schools for 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 29 through April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in New Hanover County Schools for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break runs from December 24 through December 28, 2026.
When is Winter Break in New Hanover County Schools for 2026-2027?
Winter Break spans December 22, 2026 through January 1, 2027, including vacation days and the New Year's Day holiday.
When is Thanksgiving Break in New Hanover County Schools for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is November 26-27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in New Hanover County Schools for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is June 4, 2027. It is a half day for students.
When is Labor Day in New Hanover County Schools for 2026-2027?
Labor Day will be observed on September 7, 2026, and schools will be closed.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in New Hanover County Schools for 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on January 18, 2027.
When are report cards issued in New Hanover County Schools for 2026-2027?
Report cards are issued on October 29, 2026, January 25, 2027, and April 7, 2027. Final report cards are mailed on June 16, 2027.

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