For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 26,000 students across 42 schools in Virginia. The school year starts August 24, 2026, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Newport News Public Schools before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for Newport News Public Schools. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Newport News 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 Newport News Public Schools NNPS.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Newport News 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 Newport News Public Schools published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against sbo.nn.k12.va.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 Newport News Public Schools before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Newport News Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for Newport News Public Schools is August 24, 2026.
Spring Break is scheduled from April 5 through April 9, 2027. Schools and offices will be closed during this period.
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026 as part of Winter Break.
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027. Schools and offices are closed during this time.
Thanksgiving Break takes place on November 26–27, 2026. November 25, 2026 is a half-day for offices only.
The last student day is June 8, 2027. The last teacher day is June 9, 2027.
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026. Schools and offices are closed.
Presidents’ Day is February 15, 2027. Schools are closed on this day.
Yes. Students do not report on November 3, 2026 and January 25, 2027 due to teacher workdays.
Summer Hours begin on June 25, 2027.
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