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Wake County Public School System NC Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • North Carolina
  • 13 teacher days

The Wake County Public School System 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 24, 2026 to Jun 8, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 26-27, winter break Dec 29-31, and spring break Mar 29-31. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download or print the calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Mon, Aug 24, 2026 First Day of School
School year ends Tue, Jun 8, 2027 Last Day of School
Next key date Mon, Aug 24, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Wake County Public School System 2026-27 calendar

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Wake County Public School System 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

August 2026

  • Aug 17, 2026 — Teacher Workday
  • Aug 19, 2026 — Teacher Workday
  • Aug 21, 2026 — Teacher Workday
  • Aug 24, 2026 — First Day of School

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day Holiday
  • Sep 25, 2026 — Teacher Workday

October 2026

  • Oct 12, 2026 — Teacher Workday
  • Oct 30, 2026 — End of First Quarter

November 2026

  • Nov 2, 2026 — Teacher Workday
  • Nov 11, 2026 — Veterans Day Holiday
  • Nov 25, 2026 — Vacation Day
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Holiday

December 2026

  • Dec 21-22, 2026 — Teacher Workdays
  • Dec 23, 2026 — Vacation Day
  • Dec 24-25, 2026 — Christmas Holiday
  • Dec 28, 2026 — Holiday
  • Dec 29-31, 2026 — Winter Break

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — New Year's Day Holiday
  • Jan 15, 2027 — End of Second Quarter
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday
  • Jan 19, 2027 — Teacher Workday

February 2027

  • Feb 15, 2027 — Teacher Workday

March 2027

  • Mar 10, 2027 — Teacher Workday
  • Mar 25, 2027 — End of Third Quarter
  • Mar 26, 2027 — Holiday
  • Mar 29-31, 2027 — Spring Break

April 2027

  • Apr 1-2, 2027 — Spring Break
  • Apr 5, 2027 — Teacher Workday

May 2027

  • May 17, 2027 — Teacher Workday
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day Holiday

June 2027

  • Jun 8, 2027 — Last Day of School
  • Jun 9, 2027 — End of Fourth Quarter
  • Jun 10-11, 2027 — Teacher Workdays

July 2027

Wake County Public School System teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 17, 2026 Teacher Workday District source
  • Aug 19, 2026 Teacher Workday District source
  • Aug 21, 2026 Teacher Workday District source
  • Sep 25, 2026 Teacher Workday District source
  • Oct 12, 2026 Teacher Workday District source
  • Nov 2, 2026 Teacher Workday District source
  • Dec 21-22, 2026 Teacher Workdays District source
  • Jan 19, 2027 Teacher Workday District source
  • Feb 15, 2027 Teacher Workday District source
  • Mar 10, 2027 Teacher Workday District source
  • Apr 5, 2027 Teacher Workday District source
  • May 17, 2027 Teacher Workday District source
  • Jun 10-11, 2027 Teacher Workdays District source

Wake County Public School System breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day Holiday Holiday
  • Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day Holiday Holiday
  • Nov 25, 2026 Vacation Day Break
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Holiday Holiday
  • Dec 23, 2026 Vacation Day Break
  • Dec 24-25, 2026 Christmas Holiday Holiday
  • Dec 28, 2026 Holiday Holiday
  • Dec 29-31, 2026 Winter Break Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day Holiday Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday Holiday
  • Mar 26, 2027 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 Wake County Public School System 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 August 3, 2026.
Full term dates table

Wake County Public School System 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 17, 2026Teacher Workday
Aug 19, 2026Teacher Workday
Aug 21, 2026Teacher Workday
Aug 24, 2026First Day of School
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day Holiday
Sep 25, 2026Teacher Workday
Oct 12, 2026Teacher Workday
Oct 30, 2026End of First Quarter
Nov 2, 2026Teacher Workday
Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day Holiday
Nov 25, 2026Vacation Day
Nov 26-27, 2026Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec 21-22, 2026Teacher Workdays
Dec 23, 2026Vacation Day
Dec 24-25, 2026Christmas Holiday
Dec 28, 2026Holiday
Dec 29-31, 2026Winter Break
Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day Holiday
Jan 15, 2027End of Second Quarter
Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday
Jan 19, 2027Teacher Workday
Feb 15, 2027Teacher Workday
Mar 10, 2027Teacher Workday
Mar 25, 2027End of Third Quarter
Mar 26, 2027Holiday
Mar 29-31, 2027Spring Break
Apr 1-2, 2027Spring Break
Apr 5, 2027Teacher Workday
May 17, 2027Teacher Workday
May 31, 2027Memorial Day Holiday
Jun 8, 2027Last Day of School
Jun 9, 2027End of Fourth Quarter
Jun 10-11, 2027Teacher Workdays

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Wake County Public School System calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Wake County Public School System for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Wake County Public School System is August 24, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Wake County Public School System for 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 29 through April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Wake County Public School System for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break includes December 23, 2026, as a vacation day, December 24-25 as Christmas holidays, December 28 as a holiday, and December 29-31 as vacation days.
When is Winter Break in Wake County Public School System for 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 23, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Students return after the New Year's Day holiday.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Wake County Public School System for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is from November 25 through November 27, 2026. November 25 is a vacation day, while November 26-27 are holidays.
When is the last day of school in Wake County Public School System for 2026-2027?
The last day of school is June 8, 2027.
When is Labor Day in Wake County Public School System for 2026-2027?
Wake County Public School System will observe Labor Day on September 7, 2026.
When is Veterans Day in Wake County Public School System for 2026-2027?
Veterans Day will be observed on November 11, 2026.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Wake County Public School System for 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on January 18, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in Wake County Public School System for 2026-2027?
Memorial Day will be observed on May 31, 2027.
When are the teacher workdays in Wake County Public School System for 2026-2027?
Teacher workdays are scheduled for August 17, August 19, August 21, September 25, October 12, November 2, December 21-22, January 19, February 15, March 10, April 5, May 17, and June 10-11.
When does the first quarter end in Wake County Public School System for 2026-2027?
The first quarter ends on October 30, 2026.
When does the second quarter end in Wake County Public School System for 2026-2027?
The second quarter ends on January 15, 2027.
When does the third quarter end in Wake County Public School System for 2026-2027?
The third quarter ends on March 25, 2027.
When does the fourth quarter end in Wake County Public School System for 2026-2027?
The fourth quarter ends on June 9, 2027.

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