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

Next no-school day
Wednesday
November 11
Veterans Day
No-school days
10 weekdays
6 single days + 4 break days
First day
Monday
August 24
2026
Last day
Friday
May 28
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

Winter Break
Thu, Dec 24 – Mon, Dec 28
5 days off
3 school + 2 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

July 2026

  • Independence Day Friday, July 3rd No school

August 2026

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school

October 2026

  • Early Release Wednesday, October 21st Early release

November 2026

  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Friday, November 27th · 1 school day off Break

December 2026

  • Early Release Friday, December 18th Early release
  • Winter Break Thursday, December 24th · 1 school day off Break
  • Christmas Day Friday, December 25th No school
  • Winter Break Monday, December 28th · 1 school day off Break

January 2027

  • New Year's Day Friday, January 1st No school
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

March 2027

  • Spring Break Friday, March 26th · 1 school day off Break

April 2027

  • Early Release Thursday, April 22nd Early release

May 2027

  • Last Day of School Friday, May 28th Last day
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

Schools using this calendar

22 schools follow the Wilkes County Schools calendar.

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B
Boomer-Ferguson Elementary School
C
C B Eller Elementary SchoolC C Wright Elementary SchoolCentral Wilkes Middle School
E
East Wilkes High SchoolEast Wilkes Middle School
M
Millers Creek Elementary SchoolMoravian Falls Elementary SchoolMount Pleasant Elementary SchoolMountain View Elementary SchoolMulberry Elementary School
N
North Wilkes High SchoolNorth Wilkes Middle SchoolNorth Wilkesboro Elementary School
R
Roaring River Elementary SchoolRonda-Clingman Elementary School
T
Traphill Elementary School
W
West Wilkes High SchoolWest Wilkes Middle SchoolWilkes Central High SchoolWilkes Early College High SchoolWilkesboro Elementary School

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Wilkes County Schools in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Wilkes County Schools on eight single days in 2026-2027: Friday, July 3 (Independence Day); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving); Friday, December 25 (Christmas Day); Friday, January 1 (New Year's Day); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day). Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Thursday, December 24), Winter Break (Monday, December 28) and Spring Break (Friday, March 26).
When is the first and last day of school at Wilkes County Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Wilkes County Schools is Monday, August 24, 2026. The last day of school is Friday, May 28, 2027. That's a school year of about 40 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Wilkes County Schools?
About 190 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Wilkes County Schools have in 2026-2027?
About ten weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's four weekdays of breaks plus six single days off. There are also four long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Wilkes County Schools in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: five days in a row with no school, from Thursday, December 24 to Monday, December 28, including weekends (one school day off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Forty-eight school days in a row (about ten weeks), from Tuesday, January 19 to Thursday, March 25.
Which month has the most days off at Wilkes County Schools?
November and December each have the most, with three weekdays off.
Does Wilkes County 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: Wilkes County Schools, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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