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

Next no-school day
Monday
October 12
Professional Development Day
No-school days
26 weekdays
12 single days + 14 break days
First day
Tuesday
August 11
2026
Last day
Thursday
May 27
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

Federal Holiday
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 – Mon, Mar 29
10 days off
6 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

July 2026

  • Local Holiday Friday, July 3rd No school

August 2026

  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, August 4th No school
  • Professional Development Day Wednesday, August 5th No school
  • First Day of School Tuesday, August 11th First day

September 2026

  • Non-Student/Non-Teacher Day Friday, September 4th No school
  • Local Holiday Monday, September 7th No school

October 2026

  • Early Release Friday, October 9th Early release
  • Professional Development Day Monday, October 12th No school

November 2026

  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Monday, November 2nd No school
  • Non-Student/Non-Teacher Day Wednesday, November 25th No school
  • Local Holiday Thursday, November 26th No school
  • Local Holiday Friday, November 27th No school

December 2026

  • Early Release Friday, December 18th Early release
  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Thursday, December 24th · 4 school days off Break
  • Local Holiday Friday, December 25th No school
  • Winter Break Saturday, December 26th – Friday, January 1st · 5 school days off Break

January 2027

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

February 2027

  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

  • Early Release Friday, March 12th Early release
  • Spring Break Monday, March 22nd – Friday, March 26th · 5 school days off Break
  • Local Holiday Monday, March 29th No school

April 2027

  • Professional Development Day Friday, April 16th No school

May 2027

  • Last Day of School Thursday, May 27th Last day
  • Local Holiday Monday, May 31st No school

June 2027

  • Local Holiday Friday, June 18th No school

Schools using this calendar

27 schools follow the Roanoke City Public Schools calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
A
Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle
B
Breckinridge Middle
C
Crystal Spring Elementary
F
Fairview ElementaryFallon Park ElementaryFishburn Park ElementaryForest Park Academy
G
Garden City ElementaryGrandin Court Elementary
H
Highland Park ElementaryHurt Park Elementary
J
James Madison MiddleJohn P. Fishwick Middle
L
Lincoln Terrace Elementary
M
Monterey ElementaryMorningside Elementary
N
Noel C. Taylor Academy At Oakland
P
Patrick Henry HighPreston Park Elementary
R
Roanoke Academy For Mathematics & Science ElementaryRound Hill ElementaryRuffner Operations And Professional Development Center
V
Virginia Heights Elementary
W
Wasena ElementaryWestside ElementaryWilliam Fleming HighWoodrow Wilson Middle

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Roanoke City Public Schools in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Roanoke City Public Schools on 17 single days in 2026-2027: Friday, July 3 (Local Holiday); Tuesday, August 4 (Professional Development Day); Wednesday, August 5 (Professional Development Day); Friday, September 4 (Non-Student/Non-Teacher Day); Monday, September 7 (Local Holiday); Monday, October 12 (Professional Development Day); Monday, November 2 (Parent-Teacher Conferences); Wednesday, November 25 (Non-Student/Non-Teacher Day); Thursday, November 26 (Local Holiday); Friday, November 27 (Local Holiday), and seven more. Breaks: Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Thursday, December 24), Winter Break (Saturday, December 26 to Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Monday, March 22 to Friday, March 26).
When is the first and last day of school at Roanoke City Public Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Roanoke City Public Schools is Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The last day of school is Thursday, May 27, 2027. That's a school year of about 41 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Roanoke City Public Schools?
About 182 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Roanoke City Public Schools have in 2026-2027?
About 26 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 14 weekdays of breaks plus 12 single days off. There are also ten long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Roanoke City 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 (four school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Twenty-nine school days in a row (about six weeks), from Monday, April 19 to Thursday, May 27.
Which month has the most days off at Roanoke City Public Schools?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Roanoke City Public Schools have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has three early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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