Virginia School Calendars 2026-2027

Most don't. Only about 14% of the Virginia districts we track take a fall break, most often Nov 2–3, 2026. For example: Loudoun County Public Schools, Oct 29 – Nov 3; Hampton City Public Schools, Oct 12–16; Scott County Public Schools, Nov 2–3.

Most often Nov 25–27, 2026: about 69% of the Virginia districts with a Thanksgiving break take it then, and students are back Mon, Nov 30. Other common dates are Nov 23–27 and Nov 26–27. For example: Fairfax County Public Schools, Nov 25–27; Loudoun County Public Schools, Nov 25–27; Prince William County Public Schools, Nov 25–27.

Most often Dec 21 – Jan 1: about 47% of the Virginia districts with a winter break take it then, and students are back Mon, Jan 4. Other common dates are Dec 21 – Jan 4 and Dec 21 – Jan 5. For example: Fairfax County Public Schools, Dec 21 – Jan 1; Loudoun County Public Schools, Dec 21 – Jan 1; Prince William County Public Schools, Dec 21 – Jan 1.

Most often Mar 29 – Apr 2, 2027: about 34% of the Virginia districts with a spring break take it then, and students are back Mon, Apr 5. Other common dates are Mar 22–26 and Mar 26 – Apr 2. For example: Fairfax County Public Schools, Mar 22–26; Loudoun County Public Schools, Mar 22–26; Prince William County Public Schools, Mar 22–29.

Most don't: only about 23% of the Virginia districts we track close for the full week. The most common Thanksgiving break is Wed to Fri, Nov 25–27.

Usually 10 school days, about 2 weeks. The most common winter break runs Dec 21 – Jan 1, and most Virginia students go back Mon, Jan 4.

Most often Aug 24, 2026 (about 25% of the Virginia districts we track). Norfolk City Public Schools starts earliest, on Jul 24; Chesapeake City Public Schools and Accomack County Public Schools start latest, on Sep 8.

Most often Jun 4, 2027 (about 21% of the Virginia districts we track). Franklin County Public Schools and Russell County Public Schools finish earliest, on May 20; Prince William County Public Schools and Chesapeake City Public Schools finish latest, on Jun 17.

In about 14% of the Virginia districts we track there's no school for Yom Kippur (most often Mon, Sep 21), far more than in districts elsewhere.

In about 14% of the Virginia districts we track there's no school for Eid al-Fitr (most often Wed, Mar 10), far more than in districts elsewhere.

In about 9% of the Virginia districts we track there's no school for Eid al-Adha (most often Mon, May 17), far more than in districts elsewhere.

In most districts, yes: only about 42% of the Virginia districts we track have no school on Columbus Day and Yorktown Victory Day (Mon, Oct 12).

In most districts, no: about 67% of the Virginia districts we track have no school on George Washington Day (Mon, Feb 15). The rest are in session.

About 27 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.