Visual Calendar
Official calendar scans for Wayne County Public Schools. Click any image to open full-screen.
School Calendar
Download Wayne County Public Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 6,500 students across 19 schools in West Virginia. Classes begin August 24, 2026 and end May 26, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Wayne County Public Schools before scheduling around them.
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Common Questions
Wayne County Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in Wayne County Public Schools is August 24, 2026. This date also marks the beginning of Quarter 1 and Semester 1.
Spring Break is scheduled from March 26, 2027 through April 2, 2027. Students will return to school on April 5, 2027.
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026. Schools are closed during this holiday period.
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 4, 2027, including the Christmas and New Year's holiday periods.
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 25-27, 2026. Students and staff will not attend school during these dates.
The last day of school is May 26, 2027. This day is also an early dismissal day and marks the end of Semester 2.
Quarter 2 begins on October 20, 2026 following a staff development and preparation day on October 19, 2026.
Semester 2 and Quarter 3 begin on January 5, 2027 after the semester preparation day on January 4, 2027.
Schools will be closed on February 15, 2027 in observance of Presidents Day.
Schools will be closed on January 18, 2027 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Schools will be closed on September 7, 2026 for Labor Day.
Quarter 4 begins on March 16, 2027 following a district staff development and preparation day on March 15, 2027.
The holiday break starts after an early dismissal on December 18, 2026, with schools officially closed beginning December 21, 2026.
Yes. Early dismissal is scheduled for December 18, 2026 and May 26, 2027.
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