Wake County Public School System calendar, 26–27
School year: 41 weeks · For students: 31 days off · December break: 12 days · Longest stretch: 29 school days
Worth knowing
· This is the TRADITIONAL calendar; WCPSS also runs year-round and modified calendars.
· Students are out Mar 26 through Apr 5 (Good Friday + spring vacation + workday) and return Apr 6.
· Weather plan: 5 remote-instruction days plus make-up workdays in order Oct 12, Feb 15, Apr 5.
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Checked against the official district calendar Wednesday, July 1, 2026 · If the district changes a date, the synced calendar updates itself.
Wake County Public School System calendar, 26–27
The 2026-2027 school year runs from Monday, August 24, 2026 through Wednesday, June 9, 2027. Every break, holiday, and early-release day below, checked against the district's official calendar.
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What we include: every day off for students, plus districtwide schedule changes like early-release days. Grading periods and staff-only dates are left out so your calendar stays clean. Sourced from the official Wake County Public School System calendar. Always confirm last-minute changes with the district.
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The year, by the numbers
School year
41 weeks
The 2026-2027 year runs Monday, August 24, 2026 through Wednesday, June 9, 2027, about 41 weeks.
For students
31 days off
Students get 31 full weekdays off during the year (breaks, holidays, and teacher workdays).
December break
12 days
The December closure runs Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 (12 days). Students return Monday, January 4, 2027.
Longest stretch
29 school days
The longest run without a full day off is 29 school days, Apr 6 to May 14, 2027.
Worth knowing
- This is the TRADITIONAL calendar; WCPSS also runs year-round and modified calendars.
- Students are out Mar 26 through Apr 5 (Good Friday + spring vacation + workday) and return Apr 6.
- Weather plan: 5 remote-instruction days plus make-up workdays in order Oct 12, Feb 15, Apr 5.
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Quick answers
When does Wake County Schools start school in 2026?
Wake County Public School System starts the 2026-2027 school year on Monday, August 24, 2026.
When is Wake County Schools spring break in 2027?
Spring break for Wake County Public School System is Mar 29 to Apr 2, 2027.
When is Wake County Schools winter break?
Winter break for Wake County Public School System is Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027.
When does Wake County Schools get out for summer 2027?
The last day of school for Wake County Public School System is Wednesday, June 9, 2027.
How long is winter break for Wake County Schools?
Wake County Public School System's December break is 12 days, Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027. Students return Monday, January 4, 2027.
How many days off do Wake County Schools students get in 2026-2027?
Between the first and last day of school, Wake County Public School System students get 31 full weekdays off across breaks, holidays, and teacher workdays.
When are Wake County Schools teacher workdays (no school for students) in 2026-2027?
Wake County Public School System has 8 teacher workdays when students are off in 2026-2027: Sep 21, 2026, Oct 12, 2026, Nov 3, 2026, Jan 19, 2027, Feb 15, 2027, Mar 10, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, and May 17, 2027.
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