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

Next no-school day
Friday
October 9
Teacher Workday
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 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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Longer breaks

Required Teacher Workday
Mon, Aug 3 – Tue, Aug 11
9 days off
7 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, Mar 20 – Sun, Mar 28
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Optional Teacher Workday
Mon, May 24 – Fri, May 28
5 days off
5 school + 0 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

August 2026

  • Teacher Workday Monday, August 3rd No school
  • Teacher Workday Tuesday, August 4th No school
  • Teacher Workday Wednesday, August 5th No school
  • Teacher Workday Thursday, August 6th No school
  • Teacher Workday Friday, August 7th No school
  • Teacher Workday Saturday, August 8th No school
  • Teacher Workday Sunday, August 9th No school
  • Teacher Workday Monday, August 10th No school
  • Teacher Workday Tuesday, August 11th No school
  • First Day of School Wednesday, August 12th First day

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school

October 2026

  • Teacher Workday Friday, October 9th No school
  • Teacher Workday Monday, October 12th 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
  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Thursday, December 31st · 9 school days off Break

January 2027

  • New Year's Day Friday, January 1st No school
  • Teacher Workday Monday, January 4th No school
  • Teacher Workday Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Early Release Friday, February 19th Early release

March 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, March 22nd – Friday, March 26th · 5 school days off Break

May 2027

  • Last Day of School Friday, May 21st Last day
  • 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

Schools using this calendar

23 schools follow the Henderson County 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Henderson County Schools in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Henderson County Schools on 21 single days in 2026-2027: Monday, August 3 (Teacher Workday); Tuesday, August 4 (Teacher Workday); Wednesday, August 5 (Teacher Workday); Thursday, August 6 (Teacher Workday); Friday, August 7 (Teacher Workday); Saturday, August 8 (Teacher Workday); Sunday, August 9 (Teacher Workday); Monday, August 10 (Teacher Workday); Tuesday, August 11 (Teacher Workday); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day), and 11 more. Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Wednesday, November 25 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Thursday, December 31) and Spring Break (Monday, March 22 to Friday, March 26).
When is the first and last day of school at Henderson County Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Henderson County 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 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 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 break at Henderson 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 (nine school days off).
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.
Which month has the most days off at Henderson County Schools?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Henderson 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: Henderson County Schools, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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