South Carolina School Calendars 2026-2027

Most often Oct 8–9, 2026: about 33% of the South Carolina districts with a fall break take it then, and students are back Mon, Oct 12. For example: Beaufort County School District, Oct 8–9; Orangeburg County School District, Oct 8–9; Dorchester School District Two, Oct 7–12.

Most often Nov 23–27, 2026: about 55% of the South Carolina districts with a Thanksgiving break take it then, and students are back Mon, Nov 30. Other common dates are Nov 25–27. For example: Greenville County Schools, Nov 25–27; Richland One, Nov 23–27; Aiken County Public Schools, Nov 23–27.

Most often Dec 21 – Jan 4: about 77% of the South Carolina districts with a winter break take it then, and students are back Tue, Jan 5. Other common dates are Dec 21 – Jan 1. For example: Greenville County Schools, Dec 21 – Jan 4; Richland One, Dec 21 – Jan 4; Aiken County Public Schools, Dec 21 – Jan 4.

Most often Mar 26 – Apr 2, 2027: about 32% of the South Carolina districts with a spring break take it then, and students are back Mon, Apr 5. Other common dates are Mar 29 – Apr 2 and Mar 22–29. For example: Greenville County Schools, Mar 22–29; Richland One, Mar 22–29; Aiken County Public Schools, Mar 25 – Apr 1.

Most do: about 55% of the South Carolina districts we track close for the full week (Nov 23–27). The rest close for 2 or 3 days.

Usually 11 school days, about 2 weeks. The most common winter break runs Dec 21 – Jan 4, and most South Carolina students go back Tue, Jan 5.

Most often Aug 3, 2026 (about 26% of the South Carolina districts we track). Florence 1 Schools and Chesterfield County School District start earliest, on Jul 29; Aiken County Public Schools starts latest, on Aug 18.

Most often May 28, 2027 (about 37% of the South Carolina districts we track). Orangeburg County School District finishes earliest, on May 24; Aiken County Public Schools and Rock Hill Schools finish latest, on May 28.

In most districts, yes: only about 30% of the South Carolina districts we track have no school on Columbus Day (Mon, Oct 12).

In most districts, no: about 75% of the South Carolina districts we track have no school on Memorial Day (Mon, May 31). The rest are in session.

About 28 weekdays off on average between the first and last day, counting breaks, holidays and teacher days, not weekends or summer. That's about the same as the 28 we see across all districts we track.