For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 17,000 students across 25 schools in Virginia. Classes begin August 24, 2026 and end June 4, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Hanover County Public Schools before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for Hanover County Public Schools. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Hanover County Public Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for Hanover County Public Schools HCPS.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Hanover County Public Schools calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar Hanover County Public Schools published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against hcps.us.
- ✓Board-approved version is used where the district marks one.
- ✓First and last day match the published calendar.
- ✓Breaks and holidays are listed with their full date ranges.
- ✓Teacher / no-school days are included where the district lists them.
- ✓Changes happen. Districts amend calendars mid-year — confirm with Hanover County Public Schools before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Hanover County Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for Hanover County Public Schools in the 2026–2027 school year is August 24, 2026. This is a staggered start for students.
Spring Break for Hanover County Public Schools is scheduled from March 29 through April 2, 2027.
Christmas Break is part of the Winter Break, which runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Winter Break for Hanover County Public Schools begins on December 21, 2026 and ends on January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break is observed from November 25 through November 27, 2026. Students and teachers are also off on November 23 and 24, 2026.
The last day of school for Hanover County Public Schools is June 4, 2027. This is an early release day for students.
The second semester for the 2026–2027 school year begins on January 25, 2027.
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and schools are closed for students and staff.
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