Henrico County Public Schools Calendar 2026-27
The next school break in Henrico County Public Schools is the Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, November 25 to Friday, November 27.
All school breaks and days off for Henrico County Public Schools.
50,915 students
Breaks, holidays and days off
| Break | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| First day (staggered start) | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Labor Day weekend | Sep 4 – 7, 2026 | 4 |
| Student and teacher holiday - Yom Kippur/Jewish High Holiday | Sep 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Student holiday - Teacher professional learning | Sep 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Schools and central offices closed - Wellness Day | Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Election Day - Student holiday - Teacher Professional Learning | Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Student and teacher holiday - Diwali | Nov 9, 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 |
| Student holiday - In-person clerical day | Jan 25, 2027 | 1 |
| Schools and central offices closed - Wellness Day | Feb 15, 2027 | 1 |
| Student holiday - Teacher professional learning | Feb 16, 2027 | 1 |
| Student and teacher holiday - Eid al-Fitr | Mar 10, 2027 | 1 |
| Spring break | Mar 29 – Apr 2, 2027 | 5 |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | 1 |
| Last day of school | Jun 4, 2027 | 1 |
| First Day of School (staggered start) | Aug 23, 2027 | 1 |
| Student Holiday | Sep 3, 2027 | 1 |
| HCPS Closed - Labor Day Holiday | Sep 6, 2027 | 1 |
| Student Holiday - Teacher professional learning | Sep 27, 2027 | 1 |
| Student Holiday - Yom Kippur | Oct 11, 2027 | 1 |
| Student and teacher holiday - Diwali | Oct 29, 2027 | 1 |
| Student Holiday - Teacher Professional Learning | Nov 1, 2027 | 1 |
| Student holiday - Clerical Day (Election Day) | Nov 2, 2027 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 24 – 26, 2027 | 3 |
| Winter break | Dec 20 – 31, 2027 | 12 |
| Schools closed - Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Jan 17, 2028 | 1 |
| Student holiday - In-person clerical day | Jan 24, 2028 | 1 |
| Schools and central offices closed - Wellness day Presidents Day | Feb 21, 2028 | 1 |
| Student Holiday - Eid al Fatir / Professional Learning Day | Feb 28, 2028 | 1 |
| Spring break | Apr 3 – 7, 2028 | 5 |
| Schools and central offices closed - Wellness day / Easter Monday | Apr 17, 2028 | 1 |
| Schools closed - Memorial Day | May 29, 2028 | 1 |
| Last day of school | Jun 2, 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 (Henrico County Public Schools). Last checked: October 12, 2026. More about our sources
School breaks in Henrico County Public Schools this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Henrico County Public Schools 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 Henrico County Public Schools have in 2026-2027?
20 days including weekends, spread over 3 breaks.
Do these dates apply to every school in Henrico County Public 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.