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

Murphy, NC

Next no-school day
Wednesday
November 11
Veterans Day
No-school days
16 weekdays
8 single days + 8 break days
First day
Monday
August 24
2026
Last day
Friday
May 28
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Some grades off Early Release Holiday School Day

Breaks and holidays

Is there school on Labor Day?

Mon, Sep 7
No school

Is there school on Veterans Day?

Wed, Nov 11
No school

When is Thanksgiving break 2026?

Nov 26–27
4 days off with weekends

When is winter break 2026?

Dec 24–28
5 days off with weekends

Is there school on Good Friday?

Fri, Mar 26
No school

When is spring break 2027?

Apr 12–16
9 days off with weekends

All 2026-2027 dates

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

August 2026

  • First Day of School Monday, August 24th First day

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th · Federal holiday No school

October 2026

  • Columbus Day Monday, October 12th · Not on the school calendar Federal holiday
  • Early Release Friday, October 16th Early release

November 2026

  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th · Federal holiday No school
  • Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26th · Federal holiday No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Friday, November 27th · 1 school day off · Day after Thanksgiving (state holiday) Break

December 2026

  • Early Release Friday, December 18th Early release
  • Winter Break Thursday, December 24th · 1 school day off · Christmas Eve (state holiday) Break
  • Christmas Day Friday, December 25th · Federal holiday No school
  • Winter Break Monday, December 28th · 1 school day off · Day after Christmas (observed) (state holiday) Break

January 2027

  • New Year's Day Friday, January 1st · Federal holiday No school
  • Teacher Workday Monday, January 4th No school
  • Classes Resume Tuesday, January 5th School open
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th · Not on the school calendar Federal holiday

February 2027

  • Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) Monday, February 15th · Not on the school calendar Federal holiday

March 2027

  • Teacher Workday (Kindergarten only) Friday, March 12th Some grades off
  • Teacher Workday Monday, March 15th No school
  • Good Friday Friday, March 26th · State holiday No school

April 2027

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

May 2027

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

Schools using this calendar

13 schools follow the Cherokee County Schools calendar.

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A
Andrews ElementaryAndrews HighAndrews Middle
H
Hiwassee Dam Elementary/MiddleHiwassee Dam High
M
Martins Creek Elementary/MidMurphy ElementaryMurphy HighMurphy Middle
P
Peachtree Elementary
R
Ranger Elementary/Middle
O
The Oaks Academy
T
Tri-County Early College High

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the first and last day of school at Cherokee County Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Cherokee County Schools is Monday, August 24, 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 Cherokee County Schools?
About 184 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Cherokee County Schools have in 2026-2027?
About 16 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's eight weekdays of breaks plus eight single days off. There are also six long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Forty-nine school days in a row (about ten weeks), from Tuesday, January 5 to Friday, March 12.
Does Cherokee 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.

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Source: Cherokee County Schools.

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