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Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Friday
October 9
Teacher Workday
No-school days
36 weekdays
16 single days + 20 break days
First day
Monday
August 24
2026
Last day
Friday
June 11
2027
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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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June 2027
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Longer breaks

Teacher Workday
Mon, Aug 17 – Fri, Aug 21
5 days off
5 school + 0 weekend days
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

  • 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
  • Teacher Workday Monday, September 21st No school

October 2026

  • Teacher Workday Friday, October 9th No school
  • Teacher Workday Friday, October 30th No school

November 2026

  • Teacher Workday Tuesday, November 3rd No school
  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 23rd – Friday, November 27th · 5 school days 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
  • Teacher Workday Monday, January 25th No school

February 2027

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

March 2027

  • Teacher Workday Wednesday, March 10th No school
  • Spring Break Monday, March 29th – Friday, April 2nd · 5 school days off Break

April 2027

  • Teacher Workday Friday, April 9th No school
  • Teacher Workday Thursday, April 22nd No school

May 2027

  • Teacher Workday Monday, May 10th No school
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

June 2027

  • Last Day of School Friday, June 11th Last day
  • Teacher Workday Monday, June 14th No school
  • Juneteenth Holiday (Observed) Thursday, June 17th No school

Schools using this calendar

21 schools follow the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools calendar.

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C
Carrboro ElementaryCarrboro HighChapel Hill HighCulbreth Middle
E
East Chapel Hill HighEphesus ElementaryEstes Hills Elementary
F
Fpg Elementary
G
Glenwood Elementary
M
Mcdougle ElementaryMcdougle MiddleMorris Grove Elementary
N
Northside Elementary
P
Phillips MiddlePhoenix Academy High
R
Rashkis Elementary
S
Scroggs ElementarySeawell ElementarySmith Middle
U
Unc Hospital School
V
Virtual Academy School

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools on 23 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, September 21 (Teacher Workday); Friday, October 9 (Teacher Workday); Friday, October 30 (Teacher Workday); Tuesday, November 3 (Teacher Workday), and 13 more. Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Monday, November 23 to 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 Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is Monday, August 24, 2026. The last day of school is Friday, June 11, 2027. That's a school year of about 42 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools?
About 174 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools have in 2026-2027?
About 36 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 20 weekdays of breaks plus 16 single days off. There are also 12 long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Chapel Hill-Carrboro City 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?
Sixteen school days in a row (about three weeks), from Tuesday, February 16 to Tuesday, March 9.
Which month has the most days off at Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

Source: Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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