WCPSS Calendar 2026-27: Wake County Public School System Calendar
The next school break in Wake County Public School System is the Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, November 25 to Friday, November 27.
All school breaks and days off for Wake County Public School System.
163,325 students
Breaks, holidays and days off
| Break | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Labor Day | Sep 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Teacher Workday | Sep 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Teacher Workday | Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Teacher Workday | Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Veterans Day | Nov 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 25 – 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Winter break | Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | 12 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Jan 18, 2027 | 1 |
| Teacher Workday | Jan 19, 2027 | 1 |
| Teacher Workday | Feb 15, 2027 | 1 |
| Teacher Workday | Mar 10, 2027 | 1 |
| Holiday | Mar 26, 2027 | 1 |
| Spring break | Mar 29 – Apr 2, 2027 | 5 |
| Teacher Workday | Apr 5, 2027 | 1 |
| Teacher Workday | May 17, 2027 | 1 |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | 1 |
| Last day of school | Jun 9, 2027 | 1 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Sources: Official source (Wake County Public School System), Official source (Wake County Public School System). Last checked: October 12, 2026. More about our sources
School breaks in Wake County Public School System this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Wake County Public School System have 3 breaks, adding up to 20 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 Wake County Public School System have in 2026-2027?
20 days including weekends, spread over 3 breaks.
Do these dates apply to every school in Wake County Public School System?
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.