South Carolina School Calendars 2027-2028

Fall break, Thanksgiving, winter and spring break for South Carolina school districts, plus first and last days.

Fall break
Mon – Mon
Oct 4–11
2027 · most common dates
Thanksgiving break
Mon – Fri
Nov 22–26
2027 · most common dates
Winter break
Mon – Mon
Dec 20 – Jan 3
2027 · most common dates
Spring break
Mon – Mon
Apr 10–17
2028 · most common dates

Holidays and South Carolina schools

Each 2027-2028 holiday on a school day, and the share of South Carolina districts we track with no school that day.

HolidayDateTypeNo school
Labor Day Mon, Sep 6 Federal holiday 100%
Columbus Day Mon, Oct 11 Federal holiday 64%
Veterans Day Thu, Nov 11 Federal holiday 0%
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 25 Federal holiday 100%
Day after Thanksgiving Fri, Nov 26 State holiday 100%
Christmas Eve (observed) Thu, Dec 23 State holiday 100%
Christmas Day (observed) Fri, Dec 24 Federal holiday 100%
Day after Christmas (observed) Mon, Dec 27 State holiday 100%
New Year's Day (observed) Fri, Dec 31 Federal holiday 100%
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 17 Federal holiday 93%
Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) Mon, Feb 21 Federal holiday 64%
Confederate Memorial Day Wed, May 10 State holiday 0%
Memorial Day Mon, May 29 Federal holiday 100%

South Carolina school district calendars

Open a district for every day off, early release and break in 2027-2028.

District First day Last day Thanksgiving Winter break Spring break No-school days
Aiken County Public Schools Jul 26 Jun 1 Nov 22–26 Dec 20–31 Mar 27 – Apr 7 41
Charleston County School District Aug 10 May 31 Nov 22–26 Dec 20 – Jan 4 Apr 10–17 29
Chesterfield County School District Jul 29 May 26 Nov 22–26 Dec 20 – Jan 3 Apr 17–21 36
Fort Mill School District Aug 2 May 25 Nov 24–26 Dec 20–31 Apr 10–14 21
Greenville County Schools Aug 11 May 24 Nov 24–26 Dec 20–31 Mar 20–24 23
Greenwood School District 50 Jul 28 May 25 Nov 22–26 Dec 17–31 Mar 23–31 35
Horry County Schools Aug 18 Jun 6 Nov 22–26 Dec 20–31 Apr 10–17 30
Kershaw County School District Aug 2 May 25 Nov 24–26 Dec 20 – Jan 3 Apr 10–17 29
Lexington County School District One Aug 4 May 26 Nov 22–26 Dec 20 – Jan 4 Apr 10–17 32
Lexington School District Two Aug 5 May 24 Nov 22–26 Dec 20 – Jan 3 Apr 14–21 27
Lexington-Richland School District Five Aug 10 May 26 Nov 23–26 Dec 20 – Jan 3 Apr 14–21 28
Rock Hill Schools Aug 2 May 25 Nov 24–26 Dec 20 – Jan 3 Apr 10–14 34
School District of Oconee County Aug 3 May 24 Nov 24–26 Dec 20 – Jan 3 Mar 13–17 30
School District of Pickens County Aug 3 May 26 Nov 22–26 Dec 20 – Jan 3 Mar 29–31 35

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.

South Carolina school calendar questions

When is fall break 2027 in South Carolina?
Most often Oct 4–11, 2027: about 30% of the South Carolina districts with a fall break take it then, and students are back Tue, Oct 12. For example: Charleston County School District, Oct 11–12; Aiken County Public Schools, Sep 27 – Oct 8; Lexington County School District One, Oct 8–12.
When is Thanksgiving break 2027 in South Carolina?
Most often Nov 22–26, 2027: about 57% of the South Carolina districts with a Thanksgiving break take it then, and students are back Mon, Nov 29. Other common dates are Nov 24–26. For example: Greenville County Schools, Nov 24–26; Charleston County School District, Nov 22–26; Horry County Schools, Nov 22–26.
When is winter break 2027 in South Carolina?
Most often Dec 20 – Jan 3: about 50% of the South Carolina districts with a winter break take it then, and students are back Tue, Jan 4. Other common dates are Dec 20–31 and Dec 20 – Jan 4. For example: Greenville County Schools, Dec 20–31; Charleston County School District, Dec 20 – Jan 4; Horry County Schools, Dec 20–31.
When is spring break 2028 in South Carolina?
Most often Apr 10–17, 2028: about 29% of the South Carolina districts with a spring break take it then, and students are back Tue, Apr 18. Other common dates are Apr 10–14 and Apr 14–21. For example: Greenville County Schools, Mar 20–24; Charleston County School District, Apr 10–17; Horry County Schools, Apr 10–17.
Do South Carolina schools get the whole week of Thanksgiving off?
Most do: about 57% of the South Carolina districts we track close for the full week (Nov 22–26). The rest close for 2 or 3 days.
How long is winter break in South Carolina?
Usually 11 school days, about 2 weeks. The most common winter break runs Dec 20 – Jan 3, and most South Carolina students go back Tue, Jan 4.
When does school start in South Carolina?
Most often Aug 2, 2027 (about 21% of the South Carolina districts we track). Aiken County Public Schools starts earliest, on Jul 26; Horry County Schools starts latest, on Aug 18.
When is the last day of school in South Carolina?
Most often May 25, 2028 (about 29% of the South Carolina districts we track). Greenville County Schools and School District of Oconee County finish earliest, on May 24; Horry County Schools finishes latest, on Jun 6.
Is there school on Columbus Day in South Carolina?
In most districts, no: about 64% of the South Carolina districts we track have no school on Columbus Day (Mon, Oct 11). The rest are in session.
Is there school on Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) in South Carolina?
In most districts, no: about 64% of the South Carolina districts we track have no school on Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) (Mon, Feb 21). The rest are in session.
How many days off do South Carolina schools have?
About 31 weekdays off on average between the first and last day, counting breaks, holidays and teacher days, not weekends or summer. That's more than the 29 we see across all districts we track.

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