CMS Calendar 2026-27: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Calendar
The next school break in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is the Thanksgiving break: Thursday, November 26 to Friday, November 27.
All school breaks and days off for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
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Breaks, holidays and days off
| Break | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Labor Day | Sep 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Teacher Workday | Sep 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Teacher Workday | Oct 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Teacher Workday | Nov 2 – 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Veterans Day | Nov 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Teacher Workday | Nov 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 26 – 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Winter break | Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | 12 |
| MLK Jr. Day | Jan 18, 2027 | 1 |
| Teacher Workday | Jan 22, 2027 | 1 |
| Teacher Workday | Feb 15, 2027 | 1 |
| Teacher Workday | Mar 25, 2027 | 1 |
| Good Friday | Mar 26, 2027 | 1 |
| Spring break | Mar 29 – Apr 2, 2027 | 5 |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | 1 |
| Last Day of School | Jun 9, 2027 | 1 |
| First Day of School | Aug 24, 2027 | 1 |
| Labor day | Sep 6, 2027 | 1 |
| Teacher workday | Oct 11, 2027 | 1 |
| Teacher workday | Oct 29, 2027 | 1 |
| Teacher workday | Nov 1 – 2, 2027 | 2 |
| Veterans day | Nov 11, 2027 | 1 |
| Teacher workday | Nov 24, 2027 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 25 – 26, 2027 | 2 |
| Winter break | Dec 20 – 31, 2027 | 12 |
| Mlk jr day | Jan 17, 2028 | 1 |
| Teacher workday | Jan 24, 2028 | 1 |
| Teacher workday | Feb 21 – 22, 2028 | 2 |
| Teacher workday | Mar 7, 2028 | 1 |
| Teacher workday | Mar 31, 2028 | 1 |
| Spring break | Apr 10 – 14, 2028 | 5 |
| Teacher workday | Apr 17, 2028 | 1 |
| Memorial day | May 29, 2028 | 1 |
| Last Day of School | Jun 7, 2028 | 1 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Source: Official source (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools). Last checked: October 12, 2026. More about our sources
School breaks in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools have 3 breaks, adding up to 19 days off including weekends.
The table above lists every break, along with other days off such as federal holidays where the district has published them.
Does this calendar apply to your school?
The dates on this page come from the district's published calendar and apply to its public schools. Private schools and many charter schools set their own calendars. Districts can also change their calendar during the year, for example to make up snow days, so check the district website for the latest version.
Frequently asked questions
How many days of breaks does Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools have in 2026-2027?
19 days including weekends, spread over 3 breaks.
Do these dates apply to every school in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
They apply to the district's public schools. Private schools and some charter schools set their own calendars, so check with your child's school.