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

Next no-school day
Tuesday
November 3
Election Day
No-school days
25 weekdays
7 single days + 18 break days
First day
Thursday
August 20
2026
Last day
Friday
May 28
2027

School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Early Release School Day
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

Thanksgiving Break
Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 29
9 days off
5 school + 4 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

All 2026-2027 dates

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

August 2026

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school
  • Early Release Wednesday, September 16th Early release

October 2026

  • Early Release Wednesday, October 7th Early release

November 2026

  • Election Day Tuesday, November 3rd No school
  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 23rd – Wednesday, November 25th · 3 school days off Break
  • Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Friday, November 27th · 1 school day off Break

December 2026

  • Early Release Friday, December 18th Early release
  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Thursday, December 24th · 4 school days off Break
  • Christmas Day Friday, December 25th No school
  • Winter Break Saturday, December 26th – Thursday, December 31st · 4 school days off Break

January 2027

  • New Year's Day Friday, January 1st No school
  • Winter Break Saturday, January 2nd – Monday, January 4th · 1 school day off Break
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school
  • Early Release Tuesday, January 19th Early release

February 2027

  • Early Release Wednesday, February 3rd Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, February 24th Early release

March 2027

  • Early Release Wednesday, March 17th Early release
  • Spring Break Monday, March 29th – Friday, April 2nd · 5 school days off Break

April 2027

  • Early Release Wednesday, April 14th Early release

May 2027

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Berkeley County Schools in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Berkeley County Schools on seven single days in 2026-2027: Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Tuesday, November 3 (Election Day); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving); Friday, December 25 (Christmas Day); Friday, January 1 (New Year's Day); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day). Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Monday, November 23 to Wednesday, November 25), Thanksgiving Break (Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Thursday, December 24), Winter Break (Saturday, December 26 to Thursday, December 31), Winter Break (Saturday, January 2 to Monday, January 4) and Spring Break (Monday, March 29 to Friday, April 2).
When is the first and last day of school at Berkeley County Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Berkeley County Schools is Thursday, August 20, 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 Berkeley County Schools?
About 177 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Berkeley County Schools have in 2026-2027?
About 25 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 18 weekdays of breaks plus seven single days off. There are also four long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Berkeley County 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 (four school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Forty-nine school days in a row (about ten weeks), from Tuesday, January 19 to Friday, March 26.
Which month has the most days off at Berkeley County Schools?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Berkeley County Schools have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has eight early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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