Horry County Schools Calendar 2026-27
The next school break in Horry County Schools is the Thanksgiving break: Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27.
All school breaks and days off for Horry County Schools.
48,662 students
Breaks, holidays and days off
| Break | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | Aug 19, 2026 | 1 |
| Schools Closed | Sep 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Schools Closed/Possible Make-up Day | Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Teacher Work/Staff Development Day - Student Holiday (Possible Make-up Day) | Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Schools Closed | Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 23 – 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Winter break | Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | 12 |
| Schools Closed | Jan 18, 2027 | 1 |
| Teacher Work/Staff Development Day - Student Holiday | Jan 19, 2027 | 1 |
| Schools Closed/Possible Make-up Day | Feb 15, 2027 | 1 |
| Teacher Work/Staff Development Day - Student Holiday (Possible Make-up Day) | Feb 16, 2027 | 1 |
| Schools Closed | Mar 26, 2027 | 1 |
| Spring break | Apr 12 – 16, 2027 | 5 |
| Schools Closed | May 31, 2027 | 1 |
| Last day of school | Jun 8, 2027 | 1 |
| First day of school | Aug 18, 2027 | 1 |
| Schools Closed | Sep 6, 2027 | 1 |
| Schools Closed/Possible Make-up Day | Oct 11, 2027 | 1 |
| Teacher Work/Staff Development Day - Student Holiday (Possible Make-up Day) | Oct 12, 2027 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 22 – 26, 2027 | 5 |
| Winter break | Dec 20 – 31, 2027 | 12 |
| Schools Closed | Jan 17, 2028 | 1 |
| Teacher Work/Staff Development Day - Student Holiday | Jan 18, 2028 | 1 |
| Schools Closed/Possible Make-up Day | Feb 21, 2028 | 1 |
| Teacher Work/Staff Development Day - Student Holiday (Possible Make-up Day) | Feb 22, 2028 | 1 |
| Schools Closed | Mar 17, 2028 | 1 |
| Spring break | Apr 10 – 17, 2028 | 8 |
| Schools Closed | May 29, 2028 | 1 |
| Last day of school | Jun 6, 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 (Horry County Schools). Last checked: October 12, 2026. More about our sources
School breaks in Horry County Schools this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Horry County Schools have 3 breaks, adding up to 22 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 Horry County Schools have in 2026-2027?
22 days including weekends, spread over 3 breaks.
Do these dates apply to every school in Horry 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.