Cherokee County Schools 2027-2028 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Murphy, NC

First day off
Monday
September 6
Labor Day
No-school days
21 weekdays
2 single days + 19 break days
First day
Monday
August 23
2027
Last day
Friday
May 26
2028
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Early Release Holiday School Day

Breaks and holidays

Is there school on Labor Day?

Mon, Sep 6
No school

Is there school on Veterans Day?

Thu, Nov 11
No school

When is Thanksgiving break 2027?

Nov 24–26
5 days off with weekends

When is winter break 2027?

Dec 20 – Jan 3
17 days off with weekends

When is spring break 2028?

Apr 10–14
9 days off with weekends

Is there school on Memorial Day?

Mon, May 29
No school

All 2027-2028 dates

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

August 2027

September 2027

  • Labor Day Monday, September 6th · Federal holiday No school

October 2027

  • Columbus Day Monday, October 11th · Not on the school calendar Federal holiday
  • Early Release Friday, October 15th Early release

November 2027

  • Veterans Day Thursday, November 11th · Federal holiday No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, November 24th – Friday, November 26th · 3 school days off · Includes Thanksgiving Day (federal holiday), Day after Thanksgiving (state holiday) Break

December 2027

  • Early Release Friday, December 17th Early release
  • Winter Break Monday, December 20th – Monday, January 3rd · 11 school days off · Includes Christmas Day (observed) (federal holiday), New Year's Day (observed) (federal holiday), Christmas Eve (observed) (state holiday), Day after Christmas (observed) (state holiday) Break

January 2028

  • Classes Resume Tuesday, January 4th School open
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 17th · Not on the school calendar Federal holiday

February 2028

  • Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) Monday, February 21st · Not on the school calendar Federal holiday

March 2028

  • Early Release Friday, March 10th Early release

April 2028

  • Spring Break Monday, April 10th – Friday, April 14th · 5 school days off · Includes Good Friday (state holiday) Break

May 2028

  • Last Day of School Friday, May 26th Last day
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 29th No school

Schools using this calendar

13 schools follow the Cherokee County Schools calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
A
Andrews ElementaryAndrews HighAndrews Middle
H
Hiwassee Dam Elementary/MiddleHiwassee Dam High
M
Martins Creek Elementary/MidMurphy ElementaryMurphy HighMurphy Middle
P
Peachtree Elementary
R
Ranger Elementary/Middle
O
The Oaks Academy
T
Tri-County Early College High

Nearby school districts

2027-2028 calendars for districts close to Cherokee County Schools.

Blount County School District Maryville, TN Spring break Mar 13–20 Bradley County Schools Cleveland, TN Spring break Mar 6–10 Henderson County Public Schools Hendersonville, NC Spring break Mar 13–17 Catawba County Schools Newton, NC Spring break Apr 14–21 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Charlotte, NC Spring break Apr 10–17 Davidson County Schools Lexington, NC Spring break Apr 18–21

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the first and last day of school at Cherokee County Schools in 2027-2028?
The first day of school at Cherokee County Schools is Monday, August 23, 2027. The last day of school is Friday, May 26, 2028. That's a school year of about 40 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2027-2028 school year at Cherokee County Schools?
About 179 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Cherokee County Schools have in 2027-2028?
About 21 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 19 weekdays of breaks plus two single days off. There are also one long weekend, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Sixty-nine school days in a row (about 14 weeks), from Tuesday, January 4 to Friday, April 7.
Does Cherokee County Schools have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2027-2028 calendar has three early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

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