For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 14,000 students across 28 schools in Virginia. The school year starts August 11, 2026, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Roanoke City Public Schools before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for Roanoke City Public Schools. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Roanoke City 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 Roanoke City Public Schools RCPS.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Roanoke City 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 Roanoke City Public Schools published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against rcps.info.
- ✓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 Roanoke City Public Schools before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Roanoke City Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for Roanoke City Public Schools in the 2026-2027 school year is August 11, 2026.
Spring break in Roanoke City Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year runs from March 22 to March 26, 2027.
Christmas break for Roanoke City Public Schools begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026.
Winter break in the 2026-2027 school year for Roanoke City Public Schools is observed from December 21 through December 31, 2026.
Thanksgiving break for Roanoke City Public Schools takes place from November 25 to November 27, 2026.
The last student day for Roanoke City Public Schools in the 2026-2027 school year is May 28, 2027.
Yes, early dismissal days (students only – 2 hours early) are scheduled on September 9, October 9, December 18, March 12, and May 27 during the 2026-2027 school year.
Yes, several professional development and teacher service days with no students are scheduled throughout the 2026-2027 school year, including August 3–7, October 12, and April 16.
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