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

Next no-school day
Monday
November 2
Local Holiday
No-school days
27 weekdays
11 single days + 16 break days
First day
Monday
August 24
2026
Last day
Friday
June 4
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

New Teachers Report
Mon, Aug 10 – Fri, Aug 21
12 days off
10 school + 2 weekend days
Thanksgiving Break
Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 29
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19 – Sun, Jan 3
16 days off
10 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 Planning Day Monday, August 10th No school
  • Teacher Planning Day Tuesday, August 11th No school
  • Teacher Planning Day Wednesday, August 12th No school
  • Teacher Planning Day Thursday, August 13th No school
  • Teacher Planning Day Friday, August 14th No school
  • Professional Development Day Monday, August 17th No school
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, August 18th No school
  • Professional Development Day Wednesday, August 19th No school
  • Professional Development Day Thursday, August 20th No school
  • Professional Development Day Friday, August 21st No school
  • First Day of School Monday, August 24th First day

September 2026

  • Local Holiday Friday, September 4th No school
  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school

November 2026

  • Local Holiday Monday, November 2nd No school
  • Election Day Tuesday, November 3rd No school
  • Local Holiday Monday, November 23rd No school
  • Local Holiday Tuesday, November 24th No school
  • Local Holiday Wednesday, November 25th No school
  • Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Friday, November 27th · 1 school day off Break

December 2026

  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Friday, January 1st · 10 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, March 29th – Friday, April 2nd · 5 school days off Break

May 2027

  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

June 2027

  • Early Release Thursday, June 3rd Early release
  • Last Day of School Friday, June 4th Last day
  • Teacher Workday Monday, June 7th No school

Schools using this calendar

25 schools follow the Hanover County Public Schools calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
A
Atlee High
B
Battlefield Park ElementaryBeaverdam ElementaryBell Creek Middle
C
Chickahominy MiddleCold Harbor ElementaryCool Spring Elementary
E
Elmont Elementary
H
Hanover HighHenry Clay ElementaryThe Hanover Center For Trades And Technology
J
John M. Gandy Elementary
K
Kersey Creek Elementary
L
Laurel Meadow ElementaryLiberty Middle
M
Mechanicsville ElementaryMechanicsville High
O
Oak Knoll Middle
P
Patrick Henry HighPearson'S Corner ElementaryPole Green Elementary
R
Rural Point Elementary
S
South Anna Elementary
G
The Georgetown School
W
Washington-Henry Elementary

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Hanover County Public Schools in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Hanover County Public Schools on 22 single days in 2026-2027: Monday, August 10 (Teacher Planning Day); Tuesday, August 11 (Teacher Planning Day); Wednesday, August 12 (Teacher Planning Day); Thursday, August 13 (Teacher Planning Day); Friday, August 14 (Teacher Planning Day); Monday, August 17 (Professional Development Day); Tuesday, August 18 (Professional Development Day); Wednesday, August 19 (Professional Development Day); Thursday, August 20 (Professional Development Day); Friday, August 21 (Professional Development Day), and 12 more. Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (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 Hanover County Public Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Hanover County Public Schools is Monday, August 24, 2026. The last day of school is Friday, June 4, 2027. That's a school year of about 41 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Hanover County Public Schools?
About 178 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Hanover County Public Schools have in 2026-2027?
About 27 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 16 weekdays of breaks plus 11 single days off. There are also seven long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Hanover County Public Schools in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 16 days in a row with no school, from Saturday, December 19 to Sunday, January 3, including weekends (ten school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Forty school days in a row (about eight weeks), from Monday, April 5 to Friday, May 28.
Which month has the most days off at Hanover County Public Schools?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Hanover County Public Schools have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has one early-release day. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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