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Orange County nc Schools NC Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • North Carolina
  • 13 teacher days

The Orange County nc Schools 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 24, 2026 to Jun 9, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 26-27, winter break Dec 22, and spring break Mar 22-25. 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 for Students
School year ends Wed, Jun 9, 2027 Last Day of School for Students
Next key date Mon, Aug 24, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Orange County nc Schools 2026-27 calendar

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Orange County nc 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
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 17-20, 2026 — Required Teacher Workdays
  • Aug 21, 2026 — Teacher Workday
  • Aug 24, 2026 — First Day of School for Students

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day Holiday (Closed)

October 2026

  • Oct 22, 2026 — End of First Quarter
  • Oct 23, 2026 — Required Teacher Workday

November 2026

  • Nov 3, 2026 — Required Teacher Workday
  • Nov 11, 2026 — Veterans Day Holiday (Closed)
  • Nov 23-24, 2026 — Teacher Workdays
  • Nov 25, 2026 — Annual Leave Day (Closed)
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Holiday (Closed)

December 2026

  • Dec 21, 2026 — Teacher Workday
  • Dec 22, 2026 — Annual Leave Day (Winter Break)
  • Dec 23-25, 2026 — Christmas Holiday (Closed)
  • Dec 28-31, 2026 — Annual Leave Days (Winter Break)

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — New Year's Day Holiday (Closed)
  • Jan 15, 2027 — End of Second Quarter
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (Closed)
  • Jan 19-20, 2027 — Required Teacher Workdays

February 2027

  • Feb 19, 2027 — Required Teacher Workday

March 2027

  • Mar 19, 2027 — End of Third Quarter
  • Mar 22-25, 2027 — Annual Leave Days (Spring Break)
  • Mar 26, 2027 — Good Friday Holiday (Closed)
  • Mar 29, 2027 — Teacher Workday

April 2027

  • Apr 5, 2027 — Required Teacher Workday

May 2027

  • May 7, 2027 — Teacher Workday
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day Holiday (Closed)

June 2027

  • Jun 9, 2027 — Last Day of School for Students
  • Jun 10, 2027 — Required Teacher Workday
  • Jun 11, 2027 — Teacher Workday

July 2027

Orange County nc Schools teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 17-20, 2026 Required Teacher Workdays District source
  • Aug 21, 2026 Teacher Workday District source
  • Oct 23, 2026 Required Teacher Workday District source
  • Nov 3, 2026 Required Teacher Workday District source
  • Nov 23-24, 2026 Teacher Workdays District source
  • Dec 21, 2026 Teacher Workday District source
  • Jan 19-20, 2027 Required Teacher Workdays District source
  • Feb 19, 2027 Required Teacher Workday District source
  • Mar 29, 2027 Teacher Workday District source
  • Apr 5, 2027 Required Teacher Workday District source
  • May 7, 2027 Teacher Workday District source
  • Jun 10, 2027 Required Teacher Workday District source
  • Jun 11, 2027 Teacher Workday District source

Orange County nc Schools breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day Holiday (Closed) Holiday
  • Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day Holiday (Closed) Holiday
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Holiday (Closed) Holiday
  • Dec 22, 2026 Annual Leave Day (Winter Break) Break
  • Dec 23-25, 2026 Christmas Holiday (Closed) Holiday
  • Dec 28-31, 2026 Annual Leave Days (Winter Break) Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day Holiday (Closed) Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (Closed) Holiday
  • Mar 22-25, 2027 Annual Leave Days (Spring Break) Break
  • Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday Holiday (Closed) Holiday
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day Holiday (Closed) Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Orange County nc Schools planning calendar

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

Useful now30 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

Orange County nc Schools 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 17-20, 2026Required Teacher Workdays
Aug 21, 2026Teacher Workday
Aug 24, 2026First Day of School for Students
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day Holiday (Closed)
Oct 22, 2026End of First Quarter
Oct 23, 2026Required Teacher Workday
Nov 3, 2026Required Teacher Workday
Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day Holiday (Closed)
Nov 23-24, 2026Teacher Workdays
Nov 25, 2026Annual Leave Day (Closed)
Nov 26-27, 2026Thanksgiving Holiday (Closed)
Dec 21, 2026Teacher Workday
Dec 22, 2026Annual Leave Day (Winter Break)
Dec 23-25, 2026Christmas Holiday (Closed)
Dec 28-31, 2026Annual Leave Days (Winter Break)
Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day Holiday (Closed)
Jan 15, 2027End of Second Quarter
Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (Closed)
Jan 19-20, 2027Required Teacher Workdays
Feb 19, 2027Required Teacher Workday
Mar 19, 2027End of Third Quarter
Mar 22-25, 2027Annual Leave Days (Spring Break)
Mar 26, 2027Good Friday Holiday (Closed)
Mar 29, 2027Teacher Workday
Apr 5, 2027Required Teacher Workday
May 7, 2027Teacher Workday
May 31, 2027Memorial Day Holiday (Closed)
Jun 9, 2027Last Day of School for Students
Jun 10, 2027Required Teacher Workday
Jun 11, 2027Teacher Workday

Orange County Schools Calendar 2026-2027 – Important Dates

When is the first day of school in Orange County Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in Orange County Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year is August 24, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Orange County Schools 2026-2027?
Spring Break (Annual Leave Days) for Orange County Schools is from March 22 through March 25, 2027. Good Friday Holiday is observed on March 26, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Orange County Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas Holiday is observed from December 23 through December 25, 2026.
When is Winter Break in Orange County Schools 2026-2027?
Winter Break begins December 22, 2026 (Annual Leave Day) and continues through December 31, 2026. New Year's Day Holiday is observed on January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Orange County Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Holiday is observed on November 26 and November 27, 2026. An Annual Leave Day is scheduled on November 25, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Orange County Schools 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students in Orange County Schools for the 2026-2027 school year is June 9, 2027.
When does the first quarter end in Orange County Schools 2026-2027?
The first quarter ends on October 22, 2026.
When does the second quarter end in Orange County Schools 2026-2027?
The second quarter ends on January 15, 2027.
When does the third quarter end in Orange County Schools 2026-2027?
The third quarter ends on March 19, 2027.
Is school closed on Labor Day and Memorial Day in Orange County Schools 2026-2027?
Yes. Schools are closed on Labor Day (September 7, 2026) and Memorial Day (May 31, 2027).

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Orange County nc Schools calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Orange County Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in Orange County Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year is August 24, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Orange County Schools 2026-2027?
Spring Break (Annual Leave Days) for Orange County Schools is from March 22 through March 25, 2027. Good Friday Holiday is observed on March 26, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Orange County Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas Holiday is observed from December 23 through December 25, 2026.
When is Winter Break in Orange County Schools 2026-2027?
Winter Break begins December 22, 2026 (Annual Leave Day) and continues through December 31, 2026. New Year's Day Holiday is observed on January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Orange County Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Holiday is observed on November 26 and November 27, 2026. An Annual Leave Day is scheduled on November 25, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Orange County Schools 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students in Orange County Schools for the 2026-2027 school year is June 9, 2027.
When does the first quarter end in Orange County Schools 2026-2027?
The first quarter ends on October 22, 2026.
When does the second quarter end in Orange County Schools 2026-2027?
The second quarter ends on January 15, 2027.
When does the third quarter end in Orange County Schools 2026-2027?
The third quarter ends on March 19, 2027.
Is school closed on Labor Day and Memorial Day in Orange County Schools 2026-2027?
Yes. Schools are closed on Labor Day (September 7, 2026) and Memorial Day (May 31, 2027).

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