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

Next no-school day
Wednesday
November 11
Veterans Day
No-school days
28 weekdays
17 single days + 11 break days
First day
Monday
August 17
2026
Last day
Wednesday
May 26
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

Thanksgiving Break
Wed, Nov 25 – Sun, Nov 29
5 days off
3 school + 2 weekend days
Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19 – Sun, Jan 3
16 days off
10 school + 6 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Mar 20 – Wed, Mar 31
12 days off
8 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

August 2026

  • for Students Monday, August 10th No school
  • First Day of School Monday, August 17th First day
  • for Students Monday, August 24th No school

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school
  • for Students Monday, September 28th No school

November 2026

  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • for Students Wednesday, November 25th No school
  • Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Friday, November 27th · 1 school day off Break

December 2026

  • Early Release Friday, December 18th Early release
  • for Students Monday, December 21st No school
  • for Students Tuesday, December 22nd No school
  • for Students Wednesday, December 23rd No school
  • Winter Break Thursday, December 24th · 1 school day off Break
  • Christmas Day Friday, December 25th No school
  • Winter Break Monday, December 28th – Thursday, December 31st · 4 school days off Break

January 2027

  • New Year's Day Friday, January 1st No school
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

March 2027

  • for Students Monday, March 8th No school
  • Early Release Friday, March 12th Early release
  • Spring Break Monday, March 22nd – Friday, March 26th · 5 school days off Break
  • for Students Monday, March 29th No school
  • for Students Tuesday, March 30th No school
  • for Students Wednesday, March 31st No school

April 2027

  • for Students Monday, April 5th No school

May 2027

  • Last Day of School Wednesday, May 26th Last day
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

Schools using this calendar

48 schools follow the Johnston County Public Schools calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
A
Archer Lodge Middle
B
Benson ElementaryBenson Middle
C
Choice Plus AcademyClayton HighClayton MiddleCleveland ElementaryCleveland HighCleveland MiddleCooper AcademyCorinth Holders HighCorinth-Holders Elementary
D
Dixon Road Elementary
E
East Clayton Elementary
F
Four Oaks ElementaryFour Oaks Middle
G
Glendale-Kenly Elementary
J
Jcps Virtual AcademyJohnston Co Early College AcademyJohnston County Schools Career Technical
M
Mcgee'S Crossroads ElemMcgee'S Crossroads MiddleMeadow SchoolMicro Elementary
N
North Johnston HighNorth Johnston Middle
P
Pine Level ElementaryPolenta ElementaryPowhatan ElementaryPrinceton ElementaryPrinceton High
R
River Dell ElementaryRiverwood ElementaryRiverwood Middle
S
Selma ElementarySelma Middle SchoolSmithfield MiddleSmithfield-Selma HighSouth Johnston HighSouth Smithfield ElementarySwift Creek Middle
T
Thanksgiving Elementary
I
The Innovation Academy At South Campus
W
West Clayton ElementaryWest Johnston HighWest Smithfield ElementaryWest View ElementaryWilson'S Mills Elementary

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Johnston County Public Schools in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Johnston County Public Schools on 19 single days in 2026-2027: Monday, August 10 (for Students); Monday, August 24 (for Students); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Monday, September 28 (for Students); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Wednesday, November 25 (for Students); Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving); Monday, December 21 (for Students); Tuesday, December 22 (for Students); Wednesday, December 23 (for Students), and nine more. Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Thursday, December 24), Winter Break (Monday, December 28 to Thursday, December 31) and Spring Break (Monday, March 22 to Friday, March 26).
When is the first and last day of school at Johnston County Public Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Johnston County Public Schools is Monday, August 17, 2026. The last day of school is Wednesday, May 26, 2027. That's a school year of about 40 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Johnston County Public Schools?
About 175 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Johnston County Public Schools have in 2026-2027?
About 28 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 11 weekdays of breaks plus 17 single days off. There are also ten long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Johnston 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 (one school day off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Thirty-seven school days in a row (about seven weeks), from Tuesday, April 6 to Wednesday, May 26.
Which month has the most days off at Johnston County Public Schools?
December and March each have the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Johnston 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.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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