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

Next no-school day
Friday
October 16
Teacher Workday
No-school days
38 weekdays
22 single days + 16 break days
First day
Monday
August 24
2026
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School year at a glance

First 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

Optional Teacher Workday
Mon, Aug 10 – Fri, Aug 21
12 days off
10 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, Apr 10 – Sun, Apr 18
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Mandated Teacher Workday
Sat, May 22 – Sun, Jun 6
16 days off
10 school + 6 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

August 2026

  • Teacher Workday Monday, August 10th No school
  • Teacher Workday Tuesday, August 11th No school
  • Teacher Workday Wednesday, August 12th No school
  • Teacher Workday 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
  • 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

October 2026

  • Teacher Workday Friday, October 16th No school

November 2026

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

December 2026

  • Early Release Friday, December 18th Early release
  • Teacher Workday Monday, December 21st No school
  • Teacher Workday Tuesday, December 22nd No school
  • Winter Break Wednesday, December 23rd – Friday, January 1st · 8 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

  • Teacher Workday Friday, February 12th No school
  • Teacher Workday Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

  • Teacher Workday Friday, March 12th No school
  • Teacher Workday Monday, March 29th No school

April 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, April 12th – Friday, April 16th · 5 school days off Break

May 2027

  • Early Release Friday, May 21st Early release
  • Teacher Workday Monday, May 24th No school
  • Teacher Workday Tuesday, May 25th No school
  • Teacher Workday Wednesday, May 26th No school
  • Teacher Workday Thursday, May 27th No school
  • Teacher Workday Friday, May 28th No school
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

June 2027

  • Teacher Workday Tuesday, June 1st No school
  • Teacher Workday Wednesday, June 2nd No school
  • Teacher Workday Thursday, June 3rd No school
  • Teacher Workday Friday, June 4th No school

July 2027

  • Independence Day Monday, July 5th No school

Schools using this calendar

28 schools follow the Catawba County Schools calendar.

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B
Balls Creek ElementaryBandys HighBanoak ElementaryBlackburn ElementaryBunker Hill High
C
Catawba Elementary SchoolCatawba Rosenwald Education CenterChallenger Early College HighCharles H Tuttle ElementaryClaremont ElementaryClyde Campbell Elementary
F
Fred T Foard High
H
Harry M Arndt Middle
J
Jacobs Fork Middle
L
Lyle Creek Elementary
M
Maiden ElementaryMaiden HighMaiden Middle SchoolMill Creek MiddleMountain View Elementary
O
Oxford Elementary
R
River Bend Middle
S
Saint Stephens ElementarySaint Stephens HighSherrills Ford ElementarySnow Creek ElementaryStartown Elementary
W
Webb A Murray Elementary

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Catawba County Schools in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Catawba County Schools on 32 single days in 2026-2027: Monday, August 10 (Teacher Workday); Tuesday, August 11 (Teacher Workday); Wednesday, August 12 (Teacher Workday); Thursday, August 13 (Teacher Workday); Friday, August 14 (Teacher Workday); 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), and 22 more. Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Wednesday, November 25 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Wednesday, December 23 to Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Monday, April 12 to Friday, April 16).
When is the first and last day of school at Catawba County Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Catawba County Schools is Monday, August 24, 2026.
How many days off does Catawba County Schools have in 2026-2027?
About 38 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 16 weekdays of breaks plus 22 single days off. There are also 14 long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Catawba 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).
Which month has the most days off at Catawba County Schools?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Catawba County Schools have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has two early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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