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Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools NC Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • North Carolina
  • 4 teacher days

The Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools 2026–27 school year runs from August 10, 2026 to May 21, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break November 25-27, winter break December 21-31, and spring break March 26-31. The table below lists all teacher workdays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Mon, Aug 10, 2026 First Day of School
School year ends Fri, May 21, 2027 End of Quarter 4 / End of Semester 2 / Last Day of School
Next key date Mon, Aug 10, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools 2026-27 calendar

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Winston-Salem Forsyth 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
  • Weather make-up day

August 2026

  • August 10, 2026 — First Day of School

September 2026

  • September 7, 2026 — Labor Day

October 2026

  • October 9, 2026 — End of Quarter 1
  • October 12, 2026 — Teacher Professional Day

November 2026

  • November 3, 2026 — Teacher Professional Day
  • November 11, 2026 — Veterans Day
  • November 25-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

  • December 18, 2026 — End of Quarter 2 / End of Semester 1
  • December 21-31, 2026 — Winter Break
  • December 21-22, 2026 — Snow Make-Up Days

January 2027

  • January 1-4, 2027 — Winter Break
  • January 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • January 4, 2027 — Snow Make-Up Day

February 2027

  • February 15, 2027 — Teacher Professional Day
  • February 15, 2027 — Snow Make-Up Day

March 2027

  • March 9, 2027 — End of Quarter 3
  • March 10, 2027 — Teacher Professional Day
  • March 26-31, 2027 — Spring Break

April 2027

  • April 1-2, 2027 — Spring Break

May 2027

  • May 21, 2027 — End of Quarter 4 / End of Semester 2 / Last Day of School
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day
  • May 24-28, 2027 — Snow Make-Up Days

June 2027

July 2027

Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • October 12, 2026 Teacher Professional Day District source
  • November 3, 2026 Teacher Professional Day District source
  • February 15, 2027 Teacher Professional Day District source
  • March 10, 2027 Teacher Professional Day District source

Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • July 3, 2026 Independence Day (Observed) Holiday
  • September 7, 2026 Labor Day Holiday
  • November 11, 2026 Veterans Day Holiday
  • November 25-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break Break
  • December 21-31, 2026 Winter Break Break
  • January 1-4, 2027 Winter Break Break
  • January 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday
  • March 26-31, 2027 Spring Break Break
  • April 1-2, 2027 Spring Break Break
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools planning calendar

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

Useful now23 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

Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
July 3, 2026Independence Day (Observed)
August 10, 2026First Day of School
September 7, 2026Labor Day
October 9, 2026End of Quarter 1
October 12, 2026Teacher Professional Day
November 3, 2026Teacher Professional Day
November 11, 2026Veterans Day
November 25-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break
December 18, 2026End of Quarter 2 / End of Semester 1
December 21-31, 2026Winter Break
January 1-4, 2027Winter Break
January 18, 2027Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 15, 2027Teacher Professional Day
March 9, 2027End of Quarter 3
March 10, 2027Teacher Professional Day
March 26-31, 2027Spring Break
April 1-2, 2027Spring Break
May 21, 2027End of Quarter 4 / End of Semester 2 / Last Day of School
May 31, 2027Memorial Day
December 21-22, 2026Snow Make-Up Days
January 4, 2027Snow Make-Up Day
February 15, 2027Snow Make-Up Day
May 24-28, 2027Snow Make-Up Days

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Calendar 2026-2027 – Frequently Asked Questions

When is the first day of school in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools for the 2026-2027 school year is August 10, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools 2026-2027?
Spring Break for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is from March 26–31, 2027 and continues April 1–2, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026, extending to January 4, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 21–31, 2026 and continues January 1–4, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled for November 25–27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is May 21, 2027, which also marks the end of Quarter 4 and Semester 2.
When does Quarter 1 end in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools 2026-2027?
Quarter 1 ends on October 9, 2026.
When is Labor Day in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools 2026-2027?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027.
When does Semester 1 end in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools 2026-2027?
Semester 1 ends on December 18, 2026.

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Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools for the 2026-2027 school year is August 10, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools 2026-2027?
Spring Break for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is from March 26–31, 2027 and continues April 1–2, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026, extending to January 4, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 21–31, 2026 and continues January 1–4, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled for November 25–27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is May 21, 2027, which also marks the end of Quarter 4 and Semester 2.
When does Quarter 1 end in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools 2026-2027?
Quarter 1 ends on October 9, 2026.
When is Labor Day in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools 2026-2027?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027.
When does Semester 1 end in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools 2026-2027?
Semester 1 ends on December 18, 2026.

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