WSFCS Calendar 2026-27: Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Calendar
The next school break in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is the Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, November 25 to Friday, November 27.
All school breaks and days off for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.
52,430 students
Breaks, holidays and days off
| Break | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | Aug 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Labor Day | Sep 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Teacher Professional Day | Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Teacher Professional Day | Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Veteran's Day | Nov 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 25 – 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Winter break | Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 | 15 |
| MLK, Jr. Day | Jan 18, 2027 | 1 |
| Teacher Professional Day | Feb 15, 2027 | 1 |
| Teacher Professional Day | Mar 10, 2027 | 1 |
| Spring break | Mar 26 – Apr 2, 2027 | 8 |
| End Q4/Sem 2/Last Day of School | May 21, 2027 | 1 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Source: Official source (Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools). Last checked: October 12, 2026. More about our sources
School breaks in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools have 3 breaks, adding up to 26 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 Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools have in 2026-2027?
26 days including weekends, spread over 3 breaks.
Do these dates apply to every school in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County 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.