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Dorchester School District 2 SC Calendar 26-27

2026/27
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The Dorchester School District 2 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 5, 2026 to May 27, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 23-27, winter break Dec 21-31, 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 Wed, Aug 5, 2026 First Day of School

School year ends Thu, May 27, 2027 End of 4th Quarter / 2nd Semester / Last Day / Half Day

Next key date Wed, Aug 5, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Dorchester School District 2 2026-27 calendar

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Dorchester School District 2 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
Weather make-up day

August 2026

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Aug 3-4, 2026 — Staff Day (No Students)
Aug 5, 2026 — First Day of School

September 2026

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Sept 7, 2026 — Labor Day Holiday

October 2026

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Oct 6, 2026 — End of 1st Quarter
Oct 7-9, 2026 — Fall Break
Oct 12, 2026 — Staff Day (No Students) / Weather Make-up Day

November 2026

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Nov 3, 2026 — Election Day Holiday
Nov 23-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

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Dec 18, 2026 — End of 2nd Quarter / 1st Semester / Half Day
Dec 21-31, 2026 — Winter Break

January 2027

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Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break
Jan 4, 2027 — Staff Day (No Students)
Jan 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King, Jr Day Holiday

February 2027

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Feb 12, 2027 — Staff Day (No Students) / Weather Make-up Day
Feb 15, 2027 — Presidents Day Holiday

March 2027

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Mar 12, 2027 — End of 3rd Quarter
Mar 15, 2027 — Staff Day (No Students)
Mar 29-31, 2027 — Spring Break

April 2027

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Apr 1-2, 2027 — Spring Break
Apr 23, 2027 — Weather Make-up Day

May 2027

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May 27, 2027 — End of 4th Quarter / 2nd Semester / Last Day / Half Day
May 28, 2027 — Staff Day (No Students)
May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day

June 2027

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July 2027

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Dorchester School District 2 teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

July 29-31, 2026 Staff Day (No Students) District source
Aug 3-4, 2026 Staff Day (No Students) District source
Oct 12, 2026 Staff Day (No Students) / Weather Make-up Day District source
Jan 4, 2027 Staff Day (No Students) District source
Feb 12, 2027 Staff Day (No Students) / Weather Make-up Day District source
Mar 15, 2027 Staff Day (No Students) District source
May 28, 2027 Staff Day (No Students) District source

Dorchester School District 2 breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

Sept 7, 2026 Labor Day Holiday Holiday
Oct 7-9, 2026 Fall Break Break
Nov 3, 2026 Election Day Holiday Holiday
Nov 23-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break Break
Dec 21-31, 2026 Winter Break Break
Jan 1, 2027 Winter Break Break
Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King, Jr Day Holiday Holiday
Feb 15, 2027 Presidents Day Holiday Holiday
Mar 29-31, 2027 Spring Break Break
Apr 1-2, 2027 Spring Break Break
May 31, 2027 Memorial Day Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Dorchester School District 2 planning calendar

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

Useful now24 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 January 9, 2026.

Full term dates table

Dorchester School District 2 2026–27 calendar dates

Date	Event
July 29-31, 2026	Staff Day (No Students)
Aug 3-4, 2026	Staff Day (No Students)
Aug 5, 2026	First Day of School
Sept 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday
Oct 6, 2026	End of 1st Quarter
Oct 7-9, 2026	Fall Break
Oct 12, 2026	Staff Day (No Students) / Weather Make-up Day
Nov 3, 2026	Election Day Holiday
Nov 23-27, 2026	Thanksgiving Break
Dec 18, 2026	End of 2nd Quarter / 1st Semester / Half Day
Dec 21-31, 2026	Winter Break
Jan 1, 2027	Winter Break
Jan 4, 2027	Staff Day (No Students)
Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King, Jr Day Holiday
Feb 12, 2027	Staff Day (No Students) / Weather Make-up Day
Feb 15, 2027	Presidents Day Holiday
Mar 12, 2027	End of 3rd Quarter
Mar 15, 2027	Staff Day (No Students)
Mar 29-31, 2027	Spring Break
Apr 1-2, 2027	Spring Break
Apr 23, 2027	Weather Make-up Day
May 27, 2027	End of 4th Quarter / 2nd Semester / Last Day / Half Day
May 28, 2027	Staff Day (No Students)
May 31, 2027	Memorial Day

Dorchester School District 2 Calendar 2026-2027 – Important Dates FAQs

When is the first day of school in Dorchester School District 2 for 2026-2027?

The first day of school for Dorchester School District 2 is August 5, 2026.

When is Spring Break in Dorchester School District 2 for the 2026-2027 school year?

Spring Break runs from March 29 to March 31, 2027, and continues through April 1–2, 2027.

When is Christmas Break in Dorchester School District 2?

Christmas Break begins on December 21 and lasts through December 31, 2026.

When is Winter Break in Dorchester School District 2?

Winter Break includes December 21–31, 2026, and continues on January 1, 2027.

When is Thanksgiving Break in Dorchester School District 2?

Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.

When is the last day of school in Dorchester School District 2 for 2026-2027?

The last day of school is May 27, 2027, and it is a half day for students.

When is Labor Day observed in the 2026-2027 school calendar?

Labor Day Holiday is observed on September 7, 2026.

When does the first semester end in Dorchester School District 2?

The first semester ends on December 18, 2026, which is also a half day for students.

When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day observed in the 2026-2027 calendar?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027.

Are there staff-only days with no students during the 2026-2027 school year?

Yes, several staff-only days are scheduled, including July 29–31, August 3–4, October 12, February 12, March 15, and May 28.

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Dorchester School District 2 calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Dorchester School District 2 for 2026-2027?

The first day of school for Dorchester School District 2 is August 5, 2026.

When is Spring Break in Dorchester School District 2 for the 2026-2027 school year?

Spring Break runs from March 29 to March 31, 2027, and continues through April 1–2, 2027.

When is Christmas Break in Dorchester School District 2?

Christmas Break begins on December 21 and lasts through December 31, 2026.

When is Winter Break in Dorchester School District 2?

Winter Break includes December 21–31, 2026, and continues on January 1, 2027.

When is Thanksgiving Break in Dorchester School District 2?

Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.

When is the last day of school in Dorchester School District 2 for 2026-2027?

The last day of school is May 27, 2027, and it is a half day for students.

When is Labor Day observed in the 2026-2027 school calendar?

Labor Day Holiday is observed on September 7, 2026.

When does the first semester end in Dorchester School District 2?

The first semester ends on December 18, 2026, which is also a half day for students.

When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day observed in the 2026-2027 calendar?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027.

Are there staff-only days with no students during the 2026-2027 school year?

Yes, several staff-only days are scheduled, including July 29–31, August 3–4, October 12, February 12, March 15, and May 28.

Dates can change after publication. Read our calendar disclaimer.