When does New Hanover County Schools start school in 2026–2027?

The first day of school for New Hanover County Schools is Aug 24.

How do I add the NHCS 2026–2027 calendar to my phone?

Tap "Add to your phone" on this page to download an .ics file with every date, then open it to import into Google Calendar or Apple Calendar.

North Carolina (New Hanover County) · 8 key dates. Add them all to your phone in one tap, or customize and print.

Mon, Aug 24First Day of SchoolAcademic

Mon, Sep 7Labor DayHoliday

Nov 26 – Nov 27Thanksgiving BreakHoliday

Dec 22 – Jan 1Winter BreakHoliday

Mon, Jan 18Martin Luther King Jr. DayHoliday

Mar 29 – Apr 2Spring BreakHoliday

Mon, May 31Memorial DayHoliday

Fri, Jun 4Last Day of SchoolAcademic

These dates are compiled from the district's published calendar and may change. Always verify against the official NHCS calendar.