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Wake County Schools calendar 2026/27 (North Carolina)
The next break in Wake County Schools is Thanksgiving recess (Vacation/Holidays), from Wednesday 25 November 2026 to Friday 27 November 2026 (3 days).
Below are all school holidays for the 2026/27 school year, with the first and last day of school where known, and the public holidays of the next twelve months. Updated Fri 16 Oct 2026.
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School holidays
School year 2026/27
First day of school: Mon 31 Aug 2026 · Last day of school: Wed 9 Jun 2027
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | 1 |
| Teacher Workday No school for students | Mon 28 Sep 2026 | Mon 28 Sep 2026 | 1 |
| Teacher Workday No school for students | Tue 3 Nov 2026 | Tue 3 Nov 2026 | 1 |
| Holiday | Wed 11 Nov 2026 | Wed 11 Nov 2026 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving recess (Vacation/Holidays) | Wed 25 Nov 2026 | Fri 27 Nov 2026 | 3 |
| Teacher Workday No school for students | Mon 21 Dec 2026 | Mon 21 Dec 2026 | 1 |
| Teacher Workday No school for students | Tue 22 Dec 2026 | Tue 22 Dec 2026 | 1 |
| Winter recess (Holiday/Vacation) | Wed 23 Dec 2026 | Fri 1 Jan 2027 | 10 |
| Holiday | Mon 18 Jan 2027 | Mon 18 Jan 2027 | 1 |
| Teacher Workday No school for students | Tue 19 Jan 2027 | Tue 19 Jan 2027 | 1 |
| Teacher Workday No school for students | Wed 10 Mar 2027 | Wed 10 Mar 2027 | 1 |
| Holiday | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | 1 |
| Vacation Days | Mon 29 Mar 2027 | Fri 2 Apr 2027 | 5 |
| Teacher Workday No school for students | Tue 18 May 2027 | Tue 18 May 2027 | 1 |
| Holiday | Mon 31 May 2027 | Mon 31 May 2027 | 1 |
Public holidays in North Carolina, next 12 months
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Wed 11 Nov 2026 | Veterans Day |
| Thu 26 Nov 2026 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Fri 27 Nov 2026 | Day After Thanksgiving |
| Thu 24 Dec 2026 | Christmas Eve |
| Fri 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Sat 26 Dec 2026 | Day After Christmas |
| Mon 28 Dec 2026 | Day After Christmas Observed |
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Mon 18 Jan 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Mon 15 Feb 2027 | Washington's Birthday |
| Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday |
| Mon 31 May 2027 | Memorial Day |
| Fri 18 Jun 2027 | Juneteenth National Independence Day Observed |
| Sat 19 Jun 2027 | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| Sun 4 Jul 2027 | Independence Day |
| Mon 5 Jul 2027 | Independence Day Observed |
| Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Labor Day |
Frequently asked questions
When is Thanksgiving recess (Vacation/Holidays) 2026 in Wake County Schools?
Thanksgiving recess (Vacation/Holidays) 2026 in Wake County Schools is from Wednesday 25 November 2026 to Friday 27 November 2026, 3 days including weekends.
When is Winter recess (Holiday/Vacation) 2026 in Wake County Schools?
Winter recess (Holiday/Vacation) 2026 in Wake County Schools is from Wednesday 23 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027, 10 days including weekends.
When is Vacation Days 2027 in Wake County Schools?
Vacation Days 2027 in Wake County Schools is from Monday 29 March 2027 to Friday 2 April 2027, 5 days including weekends.
When is the last day of school in Wake County Schools?
The last day of the 2026/27 school year is Wednesday 9 June 2027.
Can I add the Wake County Schools school holidays to my calendar?
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Sources
| School year | Source | Document | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | Researched by Holibase | wakelones.wcpss.net | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
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