Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School Calendar
Charlotte, North Carolina
📅 When does school start back?
🦃 After Thanksgiving Break: Classes resume on November 30, 2026. Always double-check with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for any last-minute changes.
❄️ After Winter Break: Classes resume on January 4, 2027. Always double-check with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for any last-minute changes.
🌸 After Spring Break: Classes resume on April 5, 2027. Always double-check with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for any last-minute changes.
After this: Winter Break in 38 days → see the date
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About Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) serves Charlotte, NC, and the surrounding Mecklenburg County. The 2026–2027 traditional calendar runs from August 25, 2026, to June 9, 2027, providing over 1,000 instructional hours. The district uses 17 teacher workdays and has designated specific makeup days in case of inclement weather.
At a Glance
| First Day of School | August 25, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Day of School | June 9, 2027 |
| Total School Days | 180 Days |
| Teacher and staff days (no school for students) | 17 Workdays (Aug 17-24, Sept 21, Oct 2, Nov 3, Nov 25, Jan 22, Feb 15, Mar 25, Jun 10-11) |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 |
| Spring Break | March 29 – April 2, 2027 |
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School Holidays 2026-2027
These are official dates published by the district. Always confirm with your specific school for any exceptions.
| Holiday / Break | Dates |
|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Break | November 26–27, 2026 |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 |
| Spring Break | March 29 – April 2, 2027 |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 |
| Christmas Break | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 |
A quick note for families
📌 Good to know
The calendar schedules 1,063 minimum instructional hours. Makeup days will be used in this order: Jan. 18, Feb. 15, Mar. 25, Jun. 10, and Jun. 11. There are 4 designated Early Release Days (Oct 14, Dec 9, Feb 24, Apr 28).
🦃 Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving Break is a two-day holiday from November 25 (Teacher Workday) through November 27, 2026. Students return on Monday, November 30.
❄️ Winter Break
Winter Break spans December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027, encompassing the Christmas and New Year's holidays. Students return to class on Monday, January 4, 2027.
🌸 Spring Break
Spring Break runs from March 29 through April 2, 2027. Students return on Monday, April 5, 2027.
🍂 Fall Break
There is no designated Fall Break. However, students have days off for Labor Day (Sept 7) and a Teacher Workday (Sept 21).
☀️ Summer Break
Summer break begins after the last day of school on June 9, 2027. There are two designated makeup days (June 10-11) on the calendar if needed.
🕊️ Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027. (Note: This is also the first designated makeup day if inclement weather occurs).
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools start school in 2026?
The first day is August 25, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving break for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in 2026?
Thanksgiving break is November 26–27, 2026. Classes resume on November 30, 2026.
When is spring break for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in 2027?
Spring break is scheduled for March 29 – April 2, 2027. Classes resume April 5, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
The last day for students is June 9, 2027.
How many instructional days are there?
North Carolina state law requires a minimum of 180 instructional days. Check the official district calendar for specific make-up day schedules.
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Dates checked against the official Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools calendar. Last checked: October 30, 2026. Checked by MySchoolBreaks.
How I check these dates: I enter them by hand from the district's published 2026-27 calendar and compare them against its PDF. If the district updates its calendar, I update this page. Spotted a mistake? Report it and I'll check it.
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CMSTraditionalCalendar26-27.pdf
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Sources: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2026–2027 calendar (CMSTraditionalCalendar26-27.pdf); official website. Checked by MySchoolBreaks.