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

Rocky Mount, VA

First day off
Monday
September 6
Labor Day
No-school days
28 weekdays
8 single days + 20 break days
First day
Thursday
August 5
2027
Last day
Thursday
May 18
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 Election Day?

Tue, Nov 2
No school

When is Thanksgiving break 2027?

Nov 24–26
5 days off with weekends

When is winter break 2027?

Dec 17 – Jan 3
18 days off with weekends

Is there school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

Mon, Jan 17
No school

Is there school on Presidents' Day?

Mon, Feb 21
No school

When is spring break 2028?

Apr 10–14
9 days off with weekends

All 2027-2028 dates

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

July 2027

  • First Teacher Workday Thursday, July 29th No school
  • Teacher Workday Friday, July 30th No school

August 2027

  • Teacher Workday Monday, August 2nd No school
  • First Day of School Thursday, August 5th First day

September 2027

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

October 2027

  • Professional Development Day Monday, October 11th · Columbus Day and Yorktown Victory Day (federal holiday) No school
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, October 12th No school

November 2027

  • Election Day Tuesday, November 2nd · State holiday No school
  • Veterans Day Thursday, November 11th · Not on the school calendar Federal holiday
  • 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 Thursday, December 16th Early release
  • Winter Break Friday, December 17th – Monday, January 3rd · 12 school days off · Includes Christmas Day (observed) (federal holiday), New Year's Day (observed) (federal holiday) Break

January 2028

  • Classes Resume Tuesday, January 4th School open
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 17th · Federal holiday No school

February 2028

  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 21st · Federal holiday No school

March 2028

  • Professional Development Day Thursday, March 9th No school
  • Professional Development Day Friday, March 10th No school

April 2028

  • Spring Break Monday, April 10th – Friday, April 14th · 5 school days off Break

May 2028

  • Last Day of School Thursday, May 18th Last day
  • Teacher Workday Friday, May 19th No school
  • Teacher Workday Monday, May 22nd No school

Schools using this calendar

14 schools follow the Franklin County Public Schools calendar.

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B
Benjamin Franklin MiddleBoones Mill ElementaryBurnt Chimney Elementary
C
Callaway Elementary
D
Dudley Elementary
F
Ferrum ElementaryFranklin County High
G
Glade Hill Elementary
H
Henry Elementary
L
Lee M. Waid Elementary
R
Rocky Mount Elementary
S
Snow Creek ElementarySontag Elementary
W
Windy Gap Elementary

Nearby school districts

2027-2028 calendars for districts close to Franklin County Public Schools.

Roanoke City Public Schools Roanoke, VA Spring break Mar 27–31 Roanoke County Public Schools Roanoke, VA Spring break Mar 20–24 Bedford County Public Schools Bedford, VA Spring break Apr 10–14 Pittsylvania County Schools Chatham, VA Spring break Mar 10–14 Charlottesville City Schools Charlottesville, VA Spring break Apr 3–7 Rockingham County Public Schools Harrisonburg, VA Spring break Mar 27–31

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the first and last day of school at Franklin County Public Schools in 2027-2028?
The first day of school at Franklin County Public Schools is Thursday, August 5, 2027. The last day of school is Thursday, May 18, 2028. That's a school year of about 41 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2027-2028 school year at Franklin County Public Schools?
About 178 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Franklin County Public Schools have in 2027-2028?
About 28 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 20 weekdays of breaks plus eight single days off. There are also five long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Twenty-four school days in a row (about five weeks), from Tuesday, September 7 to Friday, October 8.
Does Franklin County Public Schools have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2027-2028 calendar has one early-release day. They're marked on the calendar above.

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