Wilkes County Schools NC School Calendar 26-27 [pdf]

Wilkes County Schools (North Carolina) Calendar (2026-2027)

Date	Event
Mid-Aug 2026	First Day of School (Approximate)
Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day
Late Sep – Mid Oct 2026	Fall Break (Some Schools)
Oct 12, 2026	Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Optional)
Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day (Some Schools Closed)
Nov 23–27, 2026	Thanksgiving Break
Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027	Winter / Christmas Break
Jan 1, 2027	New Year’s Day
Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 15, 2027	Presidents’ Day / Mid-Winter Break
Mar–Apr 2027	Spring Break
Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday (Some Schools)
May 31, 2027	Memorial Day
Late May – Mid Jun 2027	Last Day of School
Late May – Mid Jun 2027	Summer Break Begins

Wilkes County Schools Calendar 2026–2027 FAQs

Wilkes County Schools Academic Calendar FAQs 2026–2027

When is the first day of school in Wilkes County Schools for the 2026–2027 calendar year?

The first day of school in Wilkes County Schools typically begins in mid-August 2026. Exact dates may vary by school.

When is Thanksgiving break in Wilkes County Schools?

Thanksgiving Break in Wilkes County Schools usually runs from Monday, November 23 through Friday, November 27, 2026.

When is Christmas break in Wilkes County Schools?

Christmas Break in Wilkes County Schools is observed as part of Winter Break from Monday, December 21, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027.

When is winter break in Wilkes County Schools?

Winter Break for Wilkes County Schools generally lasts from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027.

When is spring break in Wilkes County Schools?

Spring Break in Wilkes County Schools usually takes place between March and April 2027 and typically lasts one full week.

When is the last day of school in Wilkes County Schools for 2026–2027?

The last day of school in Wilkes County Schools generally falls between late May and mid-June 2027, depending on weather-related make-up days.

Is Labor Day a school holiday in Wilkes County Schools?

Yes, Wilkes County Schools are closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026.

Do Wilkes County Schools observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

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

Are schools closed on Memorial Day in Wilkes County Schools?

Yes, Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 31, 2027, and schools are closed.

Calendar Disclaimer

The school Term Dates shown on this page has been sourced directly from the official Wilkes County Schools NC School Calendar 26-27 [pdf] website. Please be aware that all dates and events may be amended at the discretion of the school, state, District or County. For the most up-to-date and accurate information, we recommend checking the official council website or contacting the school office.