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

Next no-school day
Monday
October 19
Professional Development Day
No-school days
26 weekdays
8 single days + 18 break days
First day
Monday
August 24
2026
Last day
Wednesday
May 26
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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April 2027
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Longer breaks

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
Fri, Mar 26 – Sun, Apr 4
10 days off
6 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

August 2026

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school

October 2026

  • Professional Development Day Monday, October 19th No school

November 2026

  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, November 25th – Friday, November 27th · 3 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Early Release Friday, December 18th Early release
  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Thursday, December 31st · 9 school days off Break

January 2027

  • New Year's Day Friday, January 1st No school
  • Semester 2 / Q3 Prep) Monday, January 4th No school
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

  • Professional Development Day Monday, March 15th No school
  • Spring Break Friday, March 26th – Friday, April 2nd · 6 school days off Break

May 2027

Schools using this calendar

33 schools follow the Wayne County Public Schools calendar.

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B
Brogden MiddleBrogden Primary
C
Carver ElementaryCarver Heights ElementaryCharles B Aycock High
D
Dillard Middle
E
Eastern Wayne ElementaryEastern Wayne HighEastern Wayne MiddleEdgewood Cmty Developmental
F
Fremont Stars Elementary
G
Goldsboro HighGrantham ElementaryGrantham MiddleGreenwood Middle
M
Meadow Lane ElementaryMount Olive Middle
N
North Drive ElementaryNortheast ElementaryNorthwest ElementaryNorwayne Middle
R
Rosewood ElementaryRosewood HighRosewood Middle
S
Southern Wayne HighSpring Creek ElementarySpring Creek HighSpring Creek Middle
T
Tommy'S Road Elementary
W
Wayne Early / Middle College HighWayne Middle / High AcademyWayne School Of EngineeringWayne School Of Technical Arts

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Wayne County Public Schools in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Wayne County Public Schools on eight single days in 2026-2027: Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Monday, October 19 (Professional Development Day); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Friday, January 1 (New Year's Day); Monday, January 4 (Semester 2 / Q3 Prep)); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Monday, February 15 (Presidents' Day); Monday, March 15 (Professional Development Day). Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Wednesday, November 25 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Thursday, December 31) and Spring Break (Friday, March 26 to Friday, April 2).
When is the first and last day of school at Wayne County Public Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Wayne County Public Schools is Monday, August 24, 2026. The last day of school is Wednesday, May 26, 2027. That's a school year of about 39 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Wayne County Public Schools?
About 172 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Wayne County Public Schools have in 2026-2027?
About 26 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 18 weekdays of breaks plus eight single days off. There are also seven long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Wayne 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 (nine school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Thirty-eight school days in a row (about eight weeks), from Monday, April 5 to Wednesday, May 26.
Which month has the most days off at Wayne County Public Schools?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Wayne 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.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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