Bedford County Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Monday
October 19
Teacher Workday
No-school days
26 weekdays
9 single days + 17 break days
First day
Wednesday
August 19
2026
Last day
Friday
May 28
2027

School year at a glance

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August 2026
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September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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December 2026
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January 2027
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February 2027
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March 2027
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April 2027
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May 2027
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Longer breaks

Teacher Workday
Tue, Aug 11 – Tue, Aug 18
8 days off
6 school + 2 weekend days
Thanksgiving Break
Wed, Nov 25 – Sun, Nov 29
5 days off
3 school + 2 weekend days
Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19 – Mon, Jan 4
17 days off
11 school + 6 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Mar 27 – Sun, Apr 4
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Teacher Workday
Mon, May 31 – Wed, Jun 2
3 days off
3 school + 0 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

No-school days, breaks and schedule changes, month by month.

August 2026

  • Teacher Workday Tuesday, August 11th No school
  • Teacher Workday Wednesday, August 12th No school
  • Professional Development Day Thursday, August 13th No school
  • Teacher Workday Friday, August 14th No school
  • Teacher Workday Monday, August 17th No school
  • Teacher Workday Tuesday, August 18th No school
  • First Day of School Wednesday, August 19th First day

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, September 29th No school

October 2026

  • Teacher Workday Monday, October 19th No school
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Thursday, October 29th No school

November 2026

  • Professional Development Day Monday, November 2nd No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, November 25th · 1 school day off Break
  • Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Friday, November 27th · 1 school day off Break

December 2026

  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Friday, January 1st · 10 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Teacher Workday Monday, January 4th No school
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Professional Development Day Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, March 29th – Friday, April 2nd · 5 school days off Break

May 2027

  • Last Day of School Friday, May 28th Last day
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

June 2027

  • Teacher Workday Tuesday, June 1st No school
  • Teacher Workday Wednesday, June 2nd No school

Schools using this calendar

22 schools follow the Bedford County Public Schools calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
B
Bedford County Alternative Education CenterBedford ElementaryBedford PrimaryBig Island ElementaryBoonsboro Elementary
F
Forest ElementaryForest Middle
G
Goodview ElementaryGovernor'S Health Sciences Academy
H
Huddleston Elementary
J
Jefferson Forest High
L
Liberty HighLiberty Middle
M
Moneta ElementaryMontvale Elementary
N
New London Academy Elementary
O
Otter River Elementary
S
Staunton River HighStaunton River MiddleStewartsville ElementarySusie G. Gibson Science And Technology Center
T
Thomas Jefferson Elementary

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Bedford County Public Schools in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Bedford County Public Schools on 18 single days in 2026-2027: Tuesday, August 11 (Teacher Workday); Wednesday, August 12 (Teacher Workday); Thursday, August 13 (Professional Development Day); Friday, August 14 (Teacher Workday); Monday, August 17 (Teacher Workday); Tuesday, August 18 (Teacher Workday); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Tuesday, September 29 (Professional Development Day); Monday, October 19 (Teacher Workday); Thursday, October 29 (Parent-Teacher Conferences), and eight more. Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Wednesday, November 25), Thanksgiving Break (Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Monday, March 29 to Friday, April 2).
When is the first and last day of school at Bedford County Public Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Bedford County Public Schools is Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The last day of school is Friday, May 28, 2027. That's a school year of about 40 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Bedford County Public Schools?
About 177 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Bedford County Public Schools have in 2026-2027?
About 26 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 17 weekdays of breaks plus nine single days off. There are also six long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Bedford County Public Schools in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 17 days in a row with no school, from Saturday, December 19 to Monday, January 4, including weekends (ten school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Forty school days in a row (about eight weeks), from Monday, April 5 to Friday, May 28.
Which month has the most days off at Bedford County Public Schools?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

Source: Bedford County Public Schools, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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