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

Next no-school day
Monday
October 5
TWD
No-school days
30 weekdays
14 single days + 16 break days
First day
Monday
August 24
2026
Last day
Tuesday
June 8
2027
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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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June 2027
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Longer breaks

Designated Teacher Workday (DTWD)
Mon, Aug 17 – Fri, Aug 21
5 days off
5 school + 0 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 20 – Sun, Mar 28
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Accrued Vacation Leave / Optional Teacher Workday (AVL/OTWD)
Wed, Jun 9 – Fri, Jun 11
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 Monday, August 17th No school
  • Teacher Workday Tuesday, August 18th No school
  • Teacher Workday Wednesday, August 19th No school
  • Teacher Workday Thursday, August 20th No school
  • Teacher Workday Friday, August 21st No school
  • First Day of School Monday, August 24th First day

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school
  • Early Release Friday, September 25th Early release

October 2026

  • TWD Monday, October 5th No school
  • TWD Tuesday, October 6th No school
  • Early Release Friday, October 30th Early release

November 2026

  • TWD Tuesday, November 3rd No school
  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, November 25th – Friday, November 27th · 3 school days off Break

December 2026

  • TWD Monday, December 21st No school
  • Winter Break Tuesday, December 22nd – Thursday, December 31st · 8 school days off Break

January 2027

  • New Year's Day Friday, January 1st No school
  • TWD Monday, January 4th No school
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school
  • TWD Tuesday, January 19th No school

February 2027

  • Early Release Friday, February 12th Early release
  • TWD Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, March 22nd – Friday, March 26th · 5 school days off Break

April 2027

  • TWD Thursday, April 22nd No school
  • TWD Friday, April 23rd No school

May 2027

  • Early Release Wednesday, May 5th Early release
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

June 2027

  • Last Day of School Tuesday, June 8th Last day
  • TWD Wednesday, June 9th No school
  • Teacher Workday Thursday, June 10th No school
  • Teacher Workday Friday, June 11th No school

Schools using this calendar

45 schools follow the Buncombe County Schools calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
A
Avery'S Creek Elementary
B
Barnardsville ElementaryBell ElementaryBlack Mountain ElementaryBlack Mountain PrimaryBuncombe County Schools Virtual Academy
C
Candler ElementaryCane Creek MiddleCommunity High School
E
Early CollegeEblen IntermediateEmma ElementaryEnka HighEnka IntermediateEnka MiddleErwin HighErwin MiddleEstes Elementary
F
Fairview Elementary
G
Glen Arden Elementary
H
Haw Creek ElementaryHominy Valley Elementary
J
Johnston Elementary
K
Koontz Intermediate
L
Leicester Elementary
M
Middle College
N
Nesbitt Discovery AcademyNorth Buncombe ElementaryNorth Buncombe HighNorth Buncombe MiddleNorth Windy Ridge Intermediate
O
Oakley ElementaryOwen HighOwen Middle
P
Pisgah Elementary
R
Reynolds HighReynolds MiddleRoberson High
S
Sand Hill-Venable Elem
V
Valley Springs Middle
W
Weaverville ElementaryWeaverville PrimaryWest Buncombe ElementaryWilliams ElementaryWoodfin Elementary

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Buncombe County Schools in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Buncombe County Schools on 22 single days in 2026-2027: Monday, August 17 (Teacher Workday); Tuesday, August 18 (Teacher Workday); Wednesday, August 19 (Teacher Workday); Thursday, August 20 (Teacher Workday); Friday, August 21 (Teacher Workday); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Monday, October 5 (TWD); Tuesday, October 6 (TWD); Tuesday, November 3 (TWD); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day), and 12 more. Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Wednesday, November 25 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Tuesday, December 22 to Thursday, December 31) and Spring Break (Monday, March 22 to Friday, March 26).
When is the first and last day of school at Buncombe County Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Buncombe County Schools is Monday, August 24, 2026. The last day of school is Tuesday, June 8, 2027. That's a school year of about 41 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Buncombe County Schools?
About 177 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Buncombe County Schools have in 2026-2027?
About 30 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 16 weekdays of breaks plus 14 single days off. There are also nine long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Buncombe 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 (eight school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Twenty-five school days in a row (about five weeks), from Monday, April 26 to Friday, May 28.
Which month has the most days off at Buncombe County Schools?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Buncombe County Schools have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has four early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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