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

Hendersonville, NC

Next no-school day
Wednesday
November 11
Veterans Day
No-school days
24 weekdays
7 single days + 17 break days
First day
Wednesday
August 12
2026
Last day
Friday
May 21
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break 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 25–27
5 days off with weekends

When is winter break 2026?

Dec 21 – Jan 4
17 days off with weekends

When is spring break 2027?

Mar 22–26
9 days off with weekends

All 2026-2027 dates

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

August 2026

  • Optional Teacher Workday Monday, August 3rd No school
  • Optional Teacher Workday Tuesday, August 4th No school
  • Required Teacher Workday Wednesday, August 5th No school
  • Required Teacher Workday Thursday, August 6th No school
  • Required Teacher Workday Friday, August 7th No school
  • Required Teacher Workday Monday, August 10th No school
  • Required Teacher Workday Tuesday, August 11th No school
  • First Day of School Wednesday, August 12th First day

September 2026

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

October 2026

  • Optional Teacher Workday Friday, October 9th No school
  • Required Teacher Workday Monday, October 12th · Columbus Day (federal holiday) No school

November 2026

  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th · Federal holiday No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, November 25th – Friday, November 27th · 3 school days off · Includes Thanksgiving Day (federal holiday), Day after Thanksgiving (state holiday) Break

December 2026

  • Early Release Friday, December 18th Early release
  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Thursday, December 31st · 9 school days off · Includes Christmas Day (federal holiday), Christmas Eve (state holiday), Day after Christmas (observed) (state holiday) Break

January 2027

  • New Year's Day Friday, January 1st · Federal holiday No school
  • Required Teacher Workday Monday, January 4th No school
  • Optional Teacher Workday (MLK Day) Monday, January 18th · Martin Luther King Jr. Day (federal holiday) No school

February 2027

  • Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) Monday, February 15th · Not on the school calendar Federal holiday
  • Early Release Friday, February 19th Early release

March 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, March 22nd – Friday, March 26th · 5 school days off · Includes Good Friday (state holiday) Break

May 2027

  • Last Day of School Friday, May 21st Last day
  • Required Teacher Workday Monday, May 24th No school
  • Required Teacher Workday Tuesday, May 25th No school
  • Optional Teacher Workday Wednesday, May 26th No school
  • Optional Teacher Workday Thursday, May 27th No school
  • Optional Teacher Workday Friday, May 28th No school

Schools using this calendar

23 schools follow the Henderson County Public Schools calendar.

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A
Apple Valley MiddleAtkinson Elementary
B
Bruce Drysdale Elementary
C
Clear Creek Elementary
D
Dana Elementary
E
East Henderson HighEdneyville ElementaryEtowah Elementary
F
Flat Rock MiddleFletcher Elementary
G
Glenn C Marlow Elementary
H
Henderson County Career AcademyHenderson County Early CollegeHendersonville ElementaryHendersonville HighHendersonville MiddleHillandale Elementary
M
Mills River Elementary
N
North Henderson High
R
Rugby Middle
S
Sugarloaf Elementary
U
Upward Elementary
W
West Henderson High

Nearby school districts

2026-2027 calendars for districts close to Henderson County Public Schools.

Buncombe County Schools Asheville, NC Spring break Mar 22–26 Greenville County Schools Greenville, SC Spring break Mar 22–29 School District of Pickens County Easley, SC Spring break Mar 29 – Apr 2 Spartanburg County School District Six Roebuck, SC Spring break Apr 5–9 Anderson School District One Williamston, SC Spring break Mar 29 – Apr 2 Cherokee County School District Gaffney, SC Spring break Apr 5–9

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the first and last day of school at Henderson County Public Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Henderson County Public Schools is Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The last day of school is Friday, May 21, 2027. That's a school year of about 40 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Henderson County Public Schools?
About 179 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Henderson County Public Schools have in 2026-2027?
About 24 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 17 weekdays of breaks plus seven 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-four school days in a row (about nine weeks), from Tuesday, January 19 to Friday, March 19.
Does Henderson County Public 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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