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

Lebanon, VA

Next no-school day
Monday
November 2
for Everyone
No-school days
25 weekdays
6 single days + 19 break days
First day
Friday
August 7
2026
Last day
Thursday
May 20
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Early Release Holiday School Day

Breaks and holidays

Is there school on Labor Day?

Mon, Sep 7
No school

Is there school on Election Day?

Tue, Nov 3
No school

When is Thanksgiving break 2026?

Nov 23–27
9 days off with weekends

When is winter break 2026?

Dec 21 – Jan 4
17 days off with weekends

When is spring break 2027?

Mar 22–26
9 days off with weekends

Is there school on Memorial Day?

Mon, May 31
No school

All 2026-2027 dates

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

August 2026

  • Professional Development Day Monday, August 3rd No school
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, August 4th No school
  • Professional Development Day Wednesday, August 5th No school
  • Professional Development Day Thursday, August 6th No school
  • First Day of School Friday, August 7th First day

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th · Federal holiday No school
  • Professional Development Day Friday, September 11th No school

October 2026

  • Columbus Day and Yorktown Victory Day Monday, October 12th · Not on the school calendar Federal holiday

November 2026

  • for Everyone Monday, November 2nd No school
  • Election Day Tuesday, November 3rd · State holiday No school
  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th · Not on the school calendar Federal holiday
  • Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 23rd – Friday, November 27th · 5 school days off · Includes Thanksgiving Day (federal holiday), Day after Thanksgiving (state holiday) Break

December 2026

  • Early Release Friday, December 18th Early release
  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Thursday, December 24th · 4 school days off Break
  • Christmas Day Friday, December 25th · Federal holiday No school
  • Winter Break Saturday, December 26th – Friday, January 1st · 5 school days off · Includes New Year's Day (federal holiday) 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 · Not on the school calendar Federal holiday

February 2027

  • George Washington Day Monday, February 15th · Not on the school calendar Federal holiday

March 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, March 22nd – Friday, March 26th · 5 school days off Break

May 2027

  • Last Day of School Thursday, May 20th Last day
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

Schools using this calendar

13 schools follow the Russell County Public Schools calendar.

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B
Belfast Elementary
C
Castlewood ElementaryCastlewood HighCopper Creek Elementary
H
Honaker ElementaryHonaker High
L
Lebanon ElementaryLebanon HighLebanon MiddleLebanon Primary
R
Russell County Voc.
S
Stem For Life Governor'S AcademySwords Creek Elementary

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the first and last day of school at Russell County Public Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Russell County Public Schools is Friday, August 7, 2026. The last day of school is Thursday, May 20, 2027. That's a school year of about 41 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Russell County Public Schools?
About 180 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Russell County Public Schools have in 2026-2027?
About 25 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 19 weekdays of breaks plus six single days off. There are also five long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Fifty-four school days in a row (about 11 weeks), from Tuesday, January 5 to Friday, March 19.
Does Russell County Public 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.

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Source: Russell County Public Schools.

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