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

Franklin, NC

Next no-school day
Wednesday
November 11
Veterans Day
No-school days
31 weekdays
9 single days + 22 break days
First day
Monday
August 24
2026
Last day
Friday
May 28
2027
Sync to my calendar Compare calendars

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 23–27
9 days off with weekends

When is winter break 2026?

Dec 21 – Jan 5
18 days off with weekends

Is there school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

Mon, Jan 18
No school

When is spring break 2027?

Mar 19–26
10 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

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

November 2026

  • Teacher Workday Tuesday, November 10th No school
  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th · Federal holiday No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 23rd – Friday, November 27th · 5 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 – Tuesday, January 5th · 12 school days off · Includes Christmas Day (federal holiday), New Year's Day (federal holiday), Christmas Eve (state holiday), Day after Christmas (observed) (state holiday) Break

January 2027

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

February 2027

  • Teacher Workday Friday, February 12th No school
  • Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) Monday, February 15th · Not on the school calendar Federal holiday

March 2027

  • Teacher Workday Friday, March 19th No school
  • Spring Break Monday, March 22nd – Friday, March 26th · 5 school days off · Includes Good Friday (state holiday) Break

April 2027

  • Teacher Workday Thursday, April 22nd No school
  • Teacher Workday Friday, April 23rd No school

May 2027

  • Last Day of School Friday, May 28th Last day

June 2027

  • Teacher Workdays Wednesday, June 2nd No school
  • Teacher Workdays Thursday, June 3rd No school
  • Teacher Workdays Friday, June 4th No school

Schools using this calendar

12 schools follow the Macon County Schools calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
C
Cartoogechaye Elementary
E
East Franklin Elementary
F
Franklin High
H
Highlands School
I
Iotla Valley Elementary
M
Macon Early College High SchoolMacon Middle SchoolMacon Virtual AcademyMountain View Intermediate
N
Nantahala School
S
South Macon Elementary
U
Union Academy

Nearby school districts

2026-2027 calendars for districts close to Macon County Schools.

School District of Oconee County Walhalla, SC Spring break Mar 15–19 Cherokee County Schools Murphy, NC Spring break Apr 12–16 Habersham County Clarkesville, GA Spring break Mar 26 – Apr 2 School District of Pickens County Easley, SC Spring break Mar 29 – Apr 2 Sevier County School System Kodak, TN Spring break Mar 29 – Apr 2 Henderson County Public Schools Hendersonville, NC Spring break Mar 22–26

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the first and last day of school at Macon County Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Macon 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 Macon County Schools?
About 169 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Macon County Schools have in 2026-2027?
About 31 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 22 weekdays of breaks plus nine 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?
Twenty-five school days in a row (about five weeks), from Monday, April 26 to Friday, May 28.
Does Macon County 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.

Simple Schedule is not affiliated with Macon County Schools. Confirm important dates with the district or your school.

Source: Macon County Schools, checked .

All 2026-2027 school calendars

Every school date, in one calm place

Simple Schedule keeps Macon County Schools's days off, activities and reminders organized for your family.

Get Early Access