Visual Calendar
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School Calendar
Download Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 140,000 students across 180 schools in North Carolina. Classes begin August 25, 2026 and end June 9, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools before scheduling around them.
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Common Questions
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year is August 25, 2026.
Spring Break for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is scheduled from March 29 to April 2, 2027.
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027 for the 2026-2027 school year.
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled for November 26-27, 2026. November 25, 2026 is a Teacher Workday.
The last day of school for students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is June 9, 2027.
The second quarter ends on January 21, 2027.
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026.
Memorial Day will be observed on May 31, 2027.
Teacher Workdays are scheduled on August 17-24, 2026; September 21, 2026; October 2, 2026; November 2-3, 2026; November 25, 2026; January 22, 2027; February 15, 2027; March 25, 2027; and June 10-11, 2027.
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