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Wake County Public School System school holidays
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Thanksgiving Break
Note: Traditional calendar. Wake County also runs year-round, modified and single-track calendars with different dates. Students are also off March 26 and April 5, 2027 either side of spring break.
| Event | Dates | Length |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Mon, August 24, 2026 | - |
| Thanksgiving Break | Nov 25, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026 | 3 days |
| Winter Break | Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | 12 days |
| Spring Break | Mar 29, 2027 to Apr 2, 2027 | 5 days |
| Last day of school | Wed, June 9, 2027 | - |
Source: Wake County Public School System
Last checked: Tue, July 28, 2026
Individual schools within a district can vary, always confirm with your school before booking travel.
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Wake County Public School System
Thanksgiving Break
Nov 25, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026
Winter Break
Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027
Spring Break
Mar 29, 2027 to Apr 2, 2027
Summer break
Jun 10, 2027 to Aug 31, 2027
Jefferson County Schools
Thanksgiving Holidays
Nov 23, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026
Holiday Break
Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027
Spring Break
Mar 22, 2027 to Mar 26, 2027
Summer break
May 28, 2027 to Aug 31, 2027
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