Virginia School Calendars 2027-2028

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

Fall break
Fri – Tue
Oct 29 – Nov 2
2027 · most common dates
Thanksgiving break
Wed – Fri
Nov 24–26
2027 · most common dates
Winter break
Mon – Fri
Dec 20–31
2027 · most common dates
Spring break
Mon – Fri
Apr 10–14
2028 · most common dates

Only in Virginia

Virginia holidays and days off that Virginia schools take far more often than schools elsewhere.

Virginia holiday
Election Day
Tue, Nov 2 · no school in about 93% of districts

Holidays and Virginia schools

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

HolidayDateTypeNo school
Labor Day Mon, Sep 6 Federal holiday 92%
Columbus Day and Yorktown Victory Day Mon, Oct 11 Federal holiday 50%
Election Day Tue, Nov 2 State holiday 93%
Veterans Day Thu, Nov 11 Federal holiday 29%
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 25 Federal holiday 100%
Day after Thanksgiving Fri, Nov 26 State holiday 100%
Christmas Day (observed) Fri, Dec 24 Federal holiday 100%
New Year's Day (observed) Fri, Dec 31 Federal holiday 100%
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 17 Federal holiday 86%
George Washington Day Mon, Feb 21 Federal holiday 79%
Memorial Day Mon, May 29 Federal holiday 89%

Virginia 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
Arlington Public Schools Aug 30 Jun 16 Nov 24–26 Dec 20–31 Apr 10–17 33
Bedford County Public Schools Aug 16 May 26 Nov 24–26 Dec 20–31 Apr 10–14 23
Charlottesville City Schools Aug 11 Jun 1 Nov 24–26 Dec 20–31 Apr 3–7 24
Chesapeake Public Schools Sep 7 Jun 15 Nov 25–26 Dec 22–31 Apr 7–14 23
Franklin County Public Schools Aug 5 May 18 Nov 24–26 Dec 17 – Jan 3 Apr 10–14 28
Frederick County Public Schools Aug 11 May 25 Nov 22–26 Dec 20 – Jan 4 Apr 17–21 34
Hampton City Schools Aug 23 Jun 7 Nov 24–26 Dec 20 – Jan 3 Apr 3–7 29
Henrico County Public Schools Aug 23 Jun 2 Nov 24–26 Dec 20–31 Apr 3–7 32
Loudoun County Public Schools Aug 19 Jun 14 Nov 24–26 Dec 20–31 Apr 10–14 35
Norfolk Public Schools Aug 23 Jun 9 Nov 24–26 Dec 20–31 Apr 10–14 32
Pittsylvania County Schools Aug 10 Jun 19 Nov 24–26 Dec 20 – Jan 5 Mar 10–14 26
Roanoke City Public Schools Aug 10 May 26 Nov 24–26 Dec 20 – Jan 3 Mar 27–31 29
Roanoke County Public Schools Aug 12 May 25 Nov 24–26 Dec 20 – Jan 3 Mar 20–24 28
Rockingham County Public Schools Aug 26 Jun 8 Nov 24–26 Dec 20–31 Mar 27–31 28

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.

Virginia school calendar questions

When is fall break 2027 in Virginia?
Most often Oct 29 – Nov 2, 2027: about 50% of the Virginia districts with a fall break take it then, and students are back Wed, Nov 3. For example: Loudoun County Public Schools, Oct 28 – Nov 2; Henrico County Public Schools, Oct 29 – Nov 2; Hampton City Schools, Sep 3–6.
When is Thanksgiving break 2027 in Virginia?
Most often Nov 24–26, 2027: about 86% of the Virginia districts with a Thanksgiving break take it then, and students are back Mon, Nov 29. For example: Loudoun County Public Schools, Nov 24–26; Henrico County Public Schools, Nov 24–26; Norfolk Public Schools, Nov 24–26.
When is winter break 2027 in Virginia?
Most often Dec 20–31, 2027: about 50% of the Virginia districts with a winter break take it then, and students are back Mon, Jan 3. Other common dates are Dec 20 – Jan 3. For example: Loudoun County Public Schools, Dec 20–31; Henrico County Public Schools, Dec 20–31; Norfolk Public Schools, Dec 20–31.
When is spring break 2028 in Virginia?
Most often Apr 10–14, 2028: about 29% of the Virginia districts with a spring break take it then, and students are back Mon, Apr 17. Other common dates are Apr 3–7 and Mar 27–31. For example: Loudoun County Public Schools, Apr 10–14; Henrico County Public Schools, Apr 3–7; Norfolk Public Schools, Apr 10–14.
Do Virginia schools get the whole week of Thanksgiving off?
Most don't: only about 7% of the Virginia districts we track close for the full week. The most common Thanksgiving break is Wed to Fri, Nov 24–26.
How long is winter break in Virginia?
Usually 10 school days, about 2 weeks. The most common winter break runs Dec 20–31, and most Virginia students go back Mon, Jan 3.
When does school start in Virginia?
Most often Aug 23, 2027 (about 21% of the Virginia districts we track). Franklin County Public Schools starts earliest, on Aug 5; Chesapeake Public Schools starts latest, on Sep 7.
When is the last day of school in Virginia?
Most often May 25, 2028 (about 14% of the Virginia districts we track). Franklin County Public Schools finishes earliest, on May 18; Pittsylvania County Schools finishes latest, on Jun 19.
Is there school on Election Day in Virginia?
Usually not: Election Day (Tue, Nov 2) is a Virginia holiday, and about 93% of the Virginia districts we track have no school that day.
Is there school on Columbus Day and Yorktown Victory Day in Virginia?
In most districts, no: about 50% of the Virginia districts we track have no school on Columbus Day and Yorktown Victory Day (Mon, Oct 11). The rest are in session.
Is there school on Veterans Day in Virginia?
In most districts, yes: only about 29% of the Virginia districts we track have no school on Veterans Day (Thu, Nov 11).
How many days off do Virginia schools have?
About 29 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 29 we see across all districts we track.

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