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Rankin Co School Dist 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Monday
October 5
Fall Break
No-school days
31 weekdays
4 single days + 27 break days
First day
Thursday
July 30
2026
Last day
Friday
May 21
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Conferences School Day
July 2026
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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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Longer breaks

Fall Break
Sat, Oct 3 – Sun, Oct 11
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Thanksgiving Break
Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 29
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19 – Mon, Jan 4
17 days off
11 school + 6 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Mar 6 – Sun, Mar 14
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

July 2026

  • Independence Day Saturday, July 4th No school
  • First Day of School Thursday, July 30th First day

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school

October 2026

  • Fall Break Monday, October 5th – Friday, October 9th · 5 school days off Break
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Monday, October 12th Conferences

November 2026

  • Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 23rd – Friday, November 27th · 5 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Friday, January 1st · 10 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Professional Development Day Monday, January 4th No school
  • Classes Resume Tuesday, January 5th School open
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, March 8th – Friday, March 12th · 5 school days off Break
  • Spring Break Friday, March 26th – Monday, March 29th · 2 school days off Break

May 2027

  • Last Day of School Friday, May 21st Last day
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

Schools using this calendar

28 schools follow the Rankin Co School Dist calendar.

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B
Brandon Elementary SchoolBrandon High SchoolBrandon Middle School
F
Florence Elementary SchoolFlorence High SchoolFlorence Middle SchoolFlowood Elementary School
H
Highland Bluff Elementary
M
Mclaurin Attendance CenterMclaurin Elementary School
N
Northshore ElementaryNorthwest Elementary SchoolNorthwest Rankin High SchoolNorthwest Rankin Middle School
O
Oakdale Elementary
P
Pelahatchie Attendance CenterPelahatchie Elementary SchoolPisgah Elementary SchoolPisgah High SchoolPuckett Attendance CenterPuckett Elementary School
R
Rankin County Learning CenterRichland Elementary SchoolRichland High SchoolRichland Upper ElementaryRouse Elementary
S
Steen'S Creek ElementaryStonebridge Elementary

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Rankin Co School Dist in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Rankin Co School Dist on six single days in 2026-2027: Saturday, July 4 (Independence Day); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Monday, January 4 (Professional Development Day); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Monday, February 15 (Presidents' Day); Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day). Breaks: Fall Break (Monday, October 5 to Friday, October 9), Thanksgiving Break (Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 1), Spring Break (Monday, March 8 to Friday, March 12) and Spring Break (Friday, March 26 to Monday, March 29).
When is the first and last day of school at Rankin Co School Dist in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Rankin Co School Dist is Thursday, July 30, 2026. The last day of school is Friday, May 21, 2027. That's a school year of about 42 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Rankin Co School Dist?
About 181 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Rankin Co School Dist have in 2026-2027?
About 31 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 27 weekdays of breaks plus four single days off. There are also four long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Rankin Co School Dist 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 (ten school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Thirty-nine school days in a row (about eight weeks), from Tuesday, March 30 to Friday, May 21.
Which month has the most days off at Rankin Co School Dist?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

Source: Rankin Co School Dist, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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