Simple ScheduleWest Virginia School Calendars 2026-2027
Fall break, Thanksgiving, winter and spring break for West Virginia school districts, plus first and last days.
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Fall break
Not common
few districts take one
Thanksgiving break
Mon – Fri
Nov 23–27
2026 · most common dates
Winter break
Fri – Tue
Dec 18 – Jan 5
2026 · most common dates
Spring break
Mon – Fri
Mar 15–19
2027 · most common dates
Holidays and West Virginia schools
Each 2026-2027 holiday on a school day, and the share of West Virginia districts we track with no school that day.
| Holiday | Date | Type | No school |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 12 | Federal holiday | 25% |
| Election Day | Tue, Nov 3 | State holiday | 75% |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11 | Federal holiday | 75% |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Fri, Nov 27 | State holiday | 75% |
| Christmas Eve | Thu, Dec 24 | State holiday | 75% |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| New Year's Eve | Thu, Dec 31 | State holiday | 75% |
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 18 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) | Mon, Feb 15 | Federal holiday | 25% |
West Virginia school district calendars
Open a district for every day off, early release and break in 2026-2027.
| District | First day | Last day | Thanksgiving | Winter break | Spring break | No-school days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley County Schools | Aug 20 | May 28 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 29 – Apr 2 | 25 |
| Kanawha County Schools | Aug 19 | May 28 | — | — | Apr 2–9 | 16 |
| Marion County Schools | Aug 10 | May 26 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 18 – Jan 5 | Mar 15–19 | 29 |
| Putnam County Schools | Aug 24 | Jun 4 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 23 – Jan 1 | Mar 25 – Apr 2 | 30 |
Dates come from each district's published calendar and can change. No-school days count weekdays off between the first and last day, not weekends or summer.
West Virginia school calendar questions
When is Thanksgiving break 2026 in West Virginia?
Most often Nov 23–27, 2026: about 100% of the West Virginia districts with a Thanksgiving break take it then, and students are back Mon, Nov 30. For example: Berkeley County Schools, Nov 23–27; Putnam County Schools, Nov 23–27; Marion County Schools, Nov 23–27.
When is winter break 2026 in West Virginia?
Most often Dec 18 – Jan 5: about 33% of the West Virginia districts with a winter break take it then, and students are back Wed, Jan 6. For example: Berkeley County Schools, Dec 21 – Jan 4; Putnam County Schools, Dec 23 – Jan 1; Marion County Schools, Dec 18 – Jan 5.
When is spring break 2027 in West Virginia?
Most often Mar 15–19, 2027: about 25% of the West Virginia districts with a spring break take it then, and students are back Mon, Mar 22. For example: Kanawha County Schools, Apr 2–9; Berkeley County Schools, Mar 29 – Apr 2; Putnam County Schools, Mar 25 – Apr 2.
Do West Virginia schools get the whole week of Thanksgiving off?
Most do: about 100% of the West Virginia districts we track close for the full week (Nov 23–27). The rest close for 2 or 3 days.
How long is winter break in West Virginia?
Usually 11 school days, about 2 weeks. The most common winter break runs Dec 18 – Jan 5, and most West Virginia students go back Wed, Jan 6.
When does school start in West Virginia?
Most often Aug 10, 2026 (about 25% of the West Virginia districts we track). Marion County Schools starts earliest, on Aug 10; Putnam County Schools starts latest, on Aug 24.
When is the last day of school in West Virginia?
Most often May 28, 2027 (about 50% of the West Virginia districts we track). Marion County Schools finishes earliest, on May 26; Putnam County Schools finishes latest, on Jun 4.
Is there school on Columbus Day in West Virginia?
In most districts, yes: only about 25% of the West Virginia districts we track have no school on Columbus Day (Mon, Oct 12).
Is there school on Election Day in West Virginia?
In most districts, no: about 75% of the West Virginia districts we track have no school on Election Day (Tue, Nov 3). The rest are in session.
How many days off do West Virginia schools have?
About 25 weekdays off on average between the first and last day, counting breaks, holidays and teacher days, not weekends or summer. That's fewer than the 28 we see across all districts we track.
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