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Essex County Public Schools VA Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Virginia
  • 5 teacher days

The Essex County Public Schools 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 10, 2026 to May 21, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 23-27, winter break Dec 21 - Jan 1, and spring break Mar 26 - Apr 2. The table below lists all teacher workdays, early release days, and holidays. 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 Last Day of School (Early Dismissal)
Next key date Mon, Aug 10, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Essex County Public Schools 2026-27 calendar

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Essex County Public 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
  • Parent-teacher conference
  • Graduation
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 3-7, 2026 — Teacher Work Week
  • Aug 10, 2026 — First Day of School

September 2026

  • Sept 4-7, 2026 — Labor Day Holiday (No School)

October 2026

  • Oct 12, 2026 — 1/2 Day Work Day / PD (No School)

November 2026

  • Nov 3, 2026 — 1/2 Day PD / Parent Teacher Conferences (No School)
  • Nov 23-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break (No School)

December 2026

  • Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break (No School)

January 2027

  • Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break (No School)
  • Jan 4, 2027 — Teacher Work Day (No School)
  • Jan 5, 2027 — Students Return to School
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)

February 2027

  • Feb 1, 2027 — 1/2 Day PD / Parent Teacher Conference Day (No School)
  • Feb 15, 2027 — Presidents' Day (No School)

March 2027

  • Mar 12, 2027 — Teacher Work Day (No School)
  • Mar 26 - Apr 2, 2027 — Spring Break (No School)

April 2027

  • Mar 26 - Apr 2, 2027 — Spring Break (No School)

May 2027

  • May 15, 2027 — Essex High School Graduation
  • May 21, 2027 — Last Day of School (Early Dismissal)
  • May 24-25, 2027 — Teacher Work Days (No School)
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day (Offices Closed)

June 2027

  • June 18, 2027 — Juneteenth Observed (Offices Closed)

July 2027

Essex County Public Schools teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • July 28-29, 2026 New Teacher Academy District source
  • Oct 12, 2026 1/2 Day Work Day / PD (No School) District source
  • Jan 4, 2027 Teacher Work Day (No School) District source
  • Mar 12, 2027 Teacher Work Day (No School) District source
  • May 24-25, 2027 Teacher Work Days (No School) District source

Essex County Public Schools breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • July 3, 2026 Independence Day Observed (Offices Closed) Holiday
  • Sept 4-7, 2026 Labor Day Holiday (No School) Holiday
  • Nov 23-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break (No School) Break
  • Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 Winter Break (No School) Break
  • Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School) Holiday
  • Feb 15, 2027 Presidents' Day (No School) Holiday
  • Mar 26 - Apr 2, 2027 Spring Break (No School) Break
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day (Offices Closed) Holiday
  • June 18, 2027 Juneteenth Observed (Offices Closed) Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Essex County Public Schools planning calendar

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

Useful now21 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 April 24, 2026.
Full term dates table

Essex County Public Schools VA 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
July 3, 2026Independence Day Observed (Offices Closed)
July 28-29, 2026New Teacher Academy
Aug 3-7, 2026Teacher Work Week
Aug 10, 2026First Day of School
Sept 4-7, 2026Labor Day Holiday (No School)
Oct 12, 20261/2 Day Work Day / PD (No School)
Nov 3, 20261/2 Day PD / Parent Teacher Conferences (No School)
Nov 23-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break (No School)
Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027Winter Break (No School)
Jan 4, 2027Teacher Work Day (No School)
Jan 5, 2027Students Return to School
Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)
Feb 1, 20271/2 Day PD / Parent Teacher Conference Day (No School)
Feb 15, 2027Presidents' Day (No School)
Mar 12, 2027Teacher Work Day (No School)
Mar 26 - Apr 2, 2027Spring Break (No School)
May 15, 2027Essex High School Graduation
May 21, 2027Last Day of School (Early Dismissal)
May 24-25, 2027Teacher Work Days (No School)
May 31, 2027Memorial Day (Offices Closed)
June 18, 2027Juneteenth Observed (Offices Closed)

Danville Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027 FAQs

When is the first day of school in Danville Public Schools 2026-2027?
The first day of school is August 5, 2026.
When is spring break in Danville Public Schools 2026-2027?
Spring break is from March 26 to April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas break in Danville Public Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas break is part of the winter break from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
When is winter break in Danville Public Schools 2026-2027?
Winter break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break in Danville Public Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving break is from November 25 to November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Danville Public Schools 2026-2027?
The last day of school is May 21, 2027.
When is Labor Day holiday in Danville Public Schools 2026-2027?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Danville Public Schools 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on January 18, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in Danville Public Schools 2026-2027?
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027.
When is Juneteenth in Danville Public Schools 2026-2027?
Juneteenth is observed on June 18, 2027.
When is the open house for Danville Public Schools 2026-2027?
The open house is scheduled for July 30, 2026.

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Essex County Public Schools calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Danville Public Schools 2026-2027?
The first day of school is August 5, 2026.
When is spring break in Danville Public Schools 2026-2027?
Spring break is from March 26 to April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas break in Danville Public Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas break is part of the winter break from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
When is winter break in Danville Public Schools 2026-2027?
Winter break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break in Danville Public Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving break is from November 25 to November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Danville Public Schools 2026-2027?
The last day of school is May 21, 2027.
When is Labor Day holiday in Danville Public Schools 2026-2027?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Danville Public Schools 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on January 18, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in Danville Public Schools 2026-2027?
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027.
When is Juneteenth in Danville Public Schools 2026-2027?
Juneteenth is observed on June 18, 2027.
When is the open house for Danville Public Schools 2026-2027?
The open house is scheduled for July 30, 2026.

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