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

Next no-school day
Monday
October 12
Teacher Workday
No-school days
28 weekdays
10 single days + 18 break days
First day
Thursday
August 13
2026
Last day
Thursday
May 27
2027

School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Early Release Remote 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

Teacher Workday
Mon, Aug 3 – Wed, Aug 12
10 days off
8 school + 2 weekend days
Thanksgiving Break
Wed, Nov 25 – Sun, Nov 29
5 days off
3 school + 2 weekend days
Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19 – Mon, Jan 4
17 days off
11 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

  • Independence Day Saturday, July 4th No school

August 2026

  • Teacher Workday Monday, August 3rd No school
  • Teacher Workday Tuesday, August 4th No school
  • Teacher Workday Wednesday, August 5th No school
  • Teacher Workday Thursday, August 6th No school
  • Teacher Workday Friday, August 7th No school
  • Teacher Workday Monday, August 10th No school
  • Teacher Workday Tuesday, August 11th No school
  • Teacher Workday Wednesday, August 12th No school
  • First Day of School Thursday, August 13th First day

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school
  • Early Release Wednesday, September 23rd Early release

October 2026

  • Teacher Workday Monday, October 12th No school
  • Early Release Wednesday, October 21st Early release

November 2026

  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Monday, November 2nd No school
  • Election Day Tuesday, November 3rd No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, November 25th · 1 school day off Break
  • Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Friday, November 27th · 1 school day off Break

December 2026

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

January 2027

  • Teacher Workday Monday, January 4th No school
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • No School Monday, February 8th No school
  • Early Release Wednesday, February 24th Early release

March 2027

  • Teacher Workday Friday, March 12th No school
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Monday, March 15th No school
  • Remote Learning Day Tuesday, March 16th Remote
  • Remote Learning Day Wednesday, March 17th Remote
  • Spring Break Monday, March 22nd – Monday, March 29th · 6 school days off Break

April 2027

  • Early Release Wednesday, April 28th Early release

May 2027

  • Early Release Tuesday, May 25th Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, May 26th Early release
  • Last Day of School Thursday, May 27th Last day
  • Teacher Workday Friday, May 28th No school
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

June 2027

  • Juneteenth Friday, June 18th No school

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Roanoke County Public Schools in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Roanoke County Public Schools on 22 single days in 2026-2027: Saturday, July 4 (Independence Day); Monday, August 3 (Teacher Workday); Tuesday, August 4 (Teacher Workday); Wednesday, August 5 (Teacher Workday); Thursday, August 6 (Teacher Workday); Friday, August 7 (Teacher Workday); Monday, August 10 (Teacher Workday); Tuesday, August 11 (Teacher Workday); Wednesday, August 12 (Teacher Workday); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day), and 12 more. Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Wednesday, November 25), Thanksgiving Break (Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Monday, March 22 to Monday, March 29).
When is the first and last day of school at Roanoke County Public Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Roanoke County Public Schools is Thursday, August 13, 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 County Public Schools?
About 178 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Roanoke County Public Schools have in 2026-2027?
About 28 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 18 weekdays of breaks plus ten single days off. There are also eight long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Roanoke County Public Schools 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?
Forty-three school days in a row (about nine weeks), from Tuesday, March 30 to Thursday, May 27.
Which month has the most days off at Roanoke County Public Schools?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Roanoke County Public Schools have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has six early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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