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

Next no-school day
Monday
October 26
Teacher Workday
No-school days
26 weekdays
16 single days + 10 break days
First day
Monday
August 24
2026
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School year at a glance

First 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

Designated Teacher Workday
Thu, Aug 13 – Fri, Aug 21
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
Thu, Dec 24 – Mon, Dec 28
5 days off
3 school + 2 weekend days
Spring Break
Thu, Mar 25 – Sun, Apr 4
11 days off
7 school + 4 weekend days
Designated Teacher Workday
Sat, Jun 5 – Wed, Jun 9
5 days off
3 school + 2 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

July 2026

  • Independence Day Friday, July 3rd No school

August 2026

  • Teacher Workday Thursday, August 13th No school
  • Teacher Workday Friday, August 14th No school
  • Teacher Workday Monday, August 17th No school
  • Teacher Workday Tuesday, August 18th No school
  • Teacher Workday Wednesday, August 19th No school
  • Teacher Workday Thursday, August 20th No school
  • Teacher Workday Friday, August 21st No school
  • First Day of School Monday, August 24th First day

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school

October 2026

  • Teacher Workday Monday, October 26th No school

November 2026

  • Teacher Workday Tuesday, November 3rd No school
  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Teacher Workday Wednesday, November 25th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Thursday, November 26th – Friday, November 27th · 2 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Teacher Workday Monday, December 21st No school
  • Winter Break Thursday, December 24th – Monday, December 28th · 3 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
  • Teacher Workday Tuesday, January 19th No school

February 2027

  • Teacher Workday Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

  • Teacher Workday Thursday, March 25th No school
  • Good Friday Friday, March 26th No school
  • 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 Friday, June 4th Early release
  • Teacher Workday Monday, June 7th No school
  • Teacher Workday Tuesday, June 8th No school
  • Teacher Workday Wednesday, June 9th No school

Schools using this calendar

42 schools follow the New Hanover County Schools calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
A
A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/Des
B
Bradley Creek Elementary
C
Career Readiness Academy At Mosley PlcCarolina Beach ElementaryCastle Hayne ElementaryCharles P Murray MiddleCollege Park Elementary
D
Dr Hubert Eaton Sr ElemDr John Codington Elem
E
Edwin A Alderman ElementaryEdwin A Anderson ElementaryEmma B Trask MiddleEmsley A Laney HighEugene Ashley High
F
Forest Hills Global Elementary
H
Heyward C Bellamy ElemHolly Shelter MiddleHolly Tree Elementary
I
Isaac M Bear Early College High SchoolThe International School At Gregory
J
J. C. Roe CenterJohn J Blair ElementaryJohn T Hoggard High
L
Lake Forest Academy
M
M C S Noble MiddleMary C Williams ElementaryMasonboro ElementaryMurrayville ElementaryMyrtle Grove Middle
N
New Hanover High
O
Ogden Elementary
P
Pine Valley ElementaryPorters Neck Elementary
R
R Freeman Sch Of EngineeringRoland-Grise Middle
S
Sea-TechSunset Park Elementary
W
Williston MiddleWilmington Early College HighWinter Park Model ElementaryWrightsboro ElementaryWrightsville Beach Elem

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at New Hanover County Schools in 2026-2027?
There's no school at New Hanover County Schools on 24 single days in 2026-2027: Friday, July 3 (Independence Day); Thursday, August 13 (Teacher Workday); Friday, August 14 (Teacher Workday); Monday, August 17 (Teacher Workday); Tuesday, August 18 (Teacher Workday); Wednesday, August 19 (Teacher Workday); Thursday, August 20 (Teacher Workday); Friday, August 21 (Teacher Workday); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Monday, October 26 (Teacher Workday), and 14 more. Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Thursday, November 26 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Thursday, December 24 to Monday, December 28) and Spring Break (Monday, March 29 to Friday, April 2).
When is the first and last day of school at New Hanover County Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at New Hanover County Schools is Monday, August 24, 2026.
How many days off does New Hanover County Schools have in 2026-2027?
About 26 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's ten weekdays of breaks plus 16 single days off. There are also nine long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at New Hanover County Schools in 2026-2027?
Spring Break is the longest: 11 days in a row with no school, from Thursday, March 25 to Sunday, April 4, including weekends (five school days off).
Which month has the most days off at New Hanover County Schools?
November and March each have the most, with five weekdays off.
Does New Hanover 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.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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