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Newport News City Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Tuesday
November 3
Teacher Workday
No-school days
23 weekdays
10 single days + 13 break days
First day
Monday
August 24
2026
Last day
Tuesday
June 8
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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June 2027
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Longer breaks

Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19 – Mon, Dec 28
10 days off
6 school + 4 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Apr 3 – Mon, Apr 12
10 days off
6 school + 4 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 Planning Day Tuesday, August 4th No school
  • First Day of School Monday, August 24th First day

September 2026

  • as required by State Code) Friday, September 4th No school
  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school
  • Early Release Wednesday, September 16th Early release

November 2026

  • Teacher Workday Tuesday, November 3rd No school
  • Early Release Thursday, November 5th Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, November 25th Early release
  • Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Friday, November 27th · 1 school day off Break

December 2026

  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Monday, December 28th · 6 school days off Break
  • Early Release Tuesday, December 29th Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, December 30th Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, December 31st Early release

January 2027

  • Winter Break Friday, January 1st · 1 school day off Break
  • Teacher Workday Monday, January 4th No school
  • Classes Resume Tuesday, January 5th School open
  • Early Release Wednesday, January 20th Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, January 21st Early release
  • Early Release Friday, January 22nd Early release
  • Teacher Workday Monday, January 25th No school
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, January 26th No school

February 2027

  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school

April 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, April 5th – Friday, April 9th · 5 school days off Break
  • Teacher Workday Monday, April 12th No school

May 2027

  • Early Release Friday, May 28th Early release
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

June 2027

  • Early Release Friday, June 4th Early release
  • Early Release Monday, June 7th Early release
  • Last Day of School Tuesday, June 8th Last day
  • Juneteenth Friday, June 18th No school

Schools using this calendar

43 schools follow the Newport News City Public Schools calendar.

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A
Achievable Dream AcademyAchievable Dream Middle/High
B
B.C. Charles ElementaryB.T. Washington Middle
C
Carver ElementaryCrittenden Middle
D
David A. Dutrow ElementaryDeer Park ElementaryDenbigh Early Childhood CenterDenbigh HighDiscovery Stem Academy
E
Ella J. Fitzgerald MiddleEthel M. Gildersleeve Middle
G
General Stanford ElementaryGeorge J. Mcintosh Elementary
H
Heritage HighHeritage High School Governor'S Stem AcademyHidenwood ElementaryHilton ElementaryHomer L. Hines MiddleHuntington Middle
J
John Marshall Early Childhood CenterJoseph H. Saunders Elementary
K
Katherine Johnson ElementaryKiln Creek ElementaryKnollwood Meadows Elementary
L
L.F. Palmer Elementary
M
Mary Passage MiddleMenchville High
N
Newport News & York County Governor'S Health Science AcademyNewsome Park Elementary
O
Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary
P
Point Option Alternative School
R
Richard T. Yates ElementaryRichneck ElementaryRiverside Elementary
S
Sedgefield ElementaryStoney Run Elementary
T
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary
W
Warwick HighWatkins Early Childhood CenterWillis A. Jenkins ElementaryWoodside High

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Newport News City Public Schools in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Newport News City Public Schools on 13 single days in 2026-2027: Friday, July 3 (Independence Day); Tuesday, August 4 (Teacher Planning Day); Friday, September 4 (as required by State Code)); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Tuesday, November 3 (Teacher Workday); Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving); Monday, January 4 (Teacher Workday); Monday, January 25 (Teacher Workday); Tuesday, January 26 (Professional Development Day); Monday, February 15 (Presidents' Day), and three more. Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Monday, December 28), Winter Break (Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Monday, April 5 to Friday, April 9).
When is the first and last day of school at Newport News City Public Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Newport News City Public Schools is Monday, August 24, 2026. The last day of school is Tuesday, June 8, 2027. That's a school year of about 41 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Newport News City Public Schools?
About 184 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Newport News City Public Schools have in 2026-2027?
About 23 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 13 weekdays of breaks plus ten single days off. There are also seven long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Newport News City Public Schools in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: ten days in a row with no school, from Saturday, December 19 to Monday, December 28, including weekends (six school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Forty school days in a row (about eight weeks), from Tuesday, September 8 to Monday, November 2.
Which month has the most days off at Newport News City Public Schools?
December and April each have the most, with six weekdays off.
Does Newport News City Public Schools have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has 12 early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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