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Wake County Public School System Calendar 2026-2027

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District Overview

Total Schools 198
Students 160,489 (2024–2025)
County Wake County
Grades Served PK–13

Traditional Calendar

Official
Updated 2026-07-20
First Day Aug 24, 2026
Last Day Jun 9, 2027
Thanksgiving Break Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026
Winter Break Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
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Key Dates — Traditional Calendar

EventDate(s)Status
First Day of SchoolAugust 24, 2026 (Mon)School Opens
Labor DaySeptember 7, 2026 (Mon)No School
Veterans DayNovember 11, 2026 (Wed)No School
Thanksgiving BreakNovember 25, 2026 - November 27, 2026No School
Winter BreakDecember 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027No School
Martin Luther King Jr. DayJanuary 18, 2027 (Mon)No School
Spring BreakMarch 29, 2027 - April 2, 2027No School
Memorial DayMay 31, 2027 (Mon)No School
Last Day of SchoolJune 9, 2027 (Wed)School Closes

No-School Periods — Traditional Calendar

Continuous periods when students in this calendar are not in class, including weekends and adjacent districtwide no-school dates.

PeriodDate(s)Length
Thanksgiving Break WindowNov 25–29, 20265 days
Winter Break WindowDec 19, 2026–Jan 3, 202716 days
Spring Break WindowMar 26–Apr 4, 202710 days

Other Important Dates — Traditional Calendar

EventDate(s)
End of Nine WeeksOct 27, 2026
Report CardNov 6, 2026
End of Nine WeeksJan 15, 2027
Report CardJan 22, 2027
End of Nine WeeksMar 25, 2027
Report CardApr 9, 2027

Wake County Traditional Calendar 2026-2027 northcarolinaschoolcalendar.com

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Monthly calendar12 months
School Day
Weekend
Holiday
School Break

Modified Calendar

Official
Updated 2026-07-20
First Day Jul 27, 2026
Last Day May 28, 2027
Thanksgiving Break Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026
Winter Break Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027
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Key Dates — Modified Calendar

EventDate(s)Status
First Day of SchoolJuly 27, 2026 (Mon)School Opens
Labor DaySeptember 7, 2026 (Mon)No School
Track OutSeptember 29, 2026 - October 9, 2026No School
Veterans DayNovember 11, 2026 (Wed)No School
Thanksgiving BreakNovember 25, 2026 - November 27, 2026No School
Winter BreakDecember 21, 2026 - January 4, 2027No School
Martin Luther King Jr. DayJanuary 18, 2027 (Mon)No School
Spring BreakMarch 15, 2027 - March 26, 2027No School
Last Day of SchoolMay 28, 2027 (Fri)School Closes

No-School Periods — Modified Calendar

Continuous periods when students in this calendar are not in class, including weekends and adjacent districtwide no-school dates.

PeriodDate(s)Length
Track Out WindowOfficial Track-Out: Sep 29–Oct 9, 2026Sep 26–Oct 11, 202616 days
Thanksgiving Break WindowNov 25–29, 20265 days
Winter Break WindowDec 19, 2026–Jan 4, 202717 days
Spring Break WindowMar 13–28, 202716 days

Other Important Dates — Modified Calendar

EventDate(s)
End of Nine Weeks (Q/43)Sep 25, 2026
Report CardOct 16, 2026
End of Nine Weeks (Q/43)Dec 18, 2026
Report CardJan 8, 2027
End of Nine Weeks (Q/48)Mar 12, 2027
Report CardApr 2, 2027
End of Nine Weeks (Q/43)May 28, 2027
Report CardMay 28, 2027

Wake County Modified Calendar 2026-2027 northcarolinaschoolcalendar.com

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Monthly calendar12 months
School Day
Weekend
Holiday
School Break

Year-Round Calendar — Track 1

Official
Updated 2026-07-20
First Day Jul 7, 2026
Last Day Jun 3, 2027
Thanksgiving Break Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026
Winter Break Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
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Key Dates — Year-Round Calendar — Track 1

EventDate(s)Status
First Day of SchoolJuly 7, 2026 (Tue)School Opens
Labor DaySeptember 7, 2026 (Mon)No School
Veterans DayNovember 11, 2026 (Wed)No School
Thanksgiving BreakNovember 25, 2026 - November 27, 2026No School
Winter BreakDecember 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027No School
Martin Luther King Jr. DayJanuary 18, 2027 (Mon)No School
Memorial DayMay 31, 2027 (Mon)No School
Last Day of SchoolJune 3, 2027 (Thu)School Closes

No-School Periods — Year-Round Calendar — Track 1

Continuous periods when students in this calendar are not in class, including weekends and adjacent districtwide no-school dates.

PeriodDate(s)Length
Track Out WindowOfficial Track-Out: Sep 14–25, 2026Sep 12–Oct 6, 202625 days
Thanksgiving Break WindowNov 25–29, 20265 days
Track Out WindowOfficial Track-Out: Dec 10–18, 2026Dec 5, 2026–Jan 3, 202730 days
Track Out WindowOfficial Track-Out: Mar 8–22, 2027Mar 6–28, 202723 days

Other Important Dates — Year-Round Calendar — Track 1

EventDate(s)
End of Nine Weeks (Q/47)Sep 11, 2026
Report CardOct 9, 2026
End of Nine Weeks (Q/38)Dec 4, 2026
Report CardJan 8, 2027
End of Nine Weeks (Q/44)Mar 5, 2027
Report CardApr 2, 2027
End of Nine Weeks (Q/48)Jun 3, 2027
Report CardJun 3, 2027

Wake County Year-Round Calendar — Track 1 2026-2027 northcarolinaschoolcalendar.com

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Monthly calendar12 months
School Day
Weekend
Holiday
School Break

Year-Round Calendar — Track 2

Official
Updated 2026-07-20
First Day Jul 7, 2026
Last Day Jun 29, 2027
Thanksgiving Break Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026
Winter Break Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
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Key Dates — Year-Round Calendar — Track 2

EventDate(s)Status
First Day of SchoolJuly 7, 2026 (Tue)School Opens
Labor DaySeptember 7, 2026 (Mon)No School
Veterans DayNovember 11, 2026 (Wed)No School
Thanksgiving BreakNovember 25, 2026 - November 27, 2026No School
Winter BreakDecember 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027No School
Martin Luther King Jr. DayJanuary 18, 2027 (Mon)No School
Memorial DayMay 31, 2027 (Mon)No School
Last Day of SchoolJune 29, 2027 (Tue)School Closes

No-School Periods — Year-Round Calendar — Track 2

Continuous periods when students in this calendar are not in class, including weekends and adjacent districtwide no-school dates.

PeriodDate(s)Length
Track Out WindowOfficial Track-Out: Aug 24–Sep 4, 2026; Official Track-Out: Sep 8, 2026Aug 21–Sep 13, 202624 days
Track Out WindowOfficial Track-Out: Nov 16–24, 2026; Official Track-Out: Nov 30–Dec 2, 2026Nov 14–Dec 6, 202623 days
Winter Break WindowDec 19, 2026–Jan 3, 202716 days
Track Out WindowOfficial Track-Out: Feb 19–Mar 2, 2027Feb 13–Mar 7, 202723 days
Track Out WindowOfficial Track-Out: May 10–28, 2027; Official Track-Out: Jun 1, 2027May 8–Jun 3, 202727 days

Other Important Dates — Year-Round Calendar — Track 2

EventDate(s)
End of Nine Weeks (Q/50)Oct 6, 2026
Report CardOct 16, 2026
End of Nine Weeks (Q/36)Dec 18, 2026
Report CardJan 8, 2027
End of Nine Weeks (Q/43)Mar 25, 2027
Report CardApr 9, 2027
End of Nine Weeks (Q/48)Jun 29, 2027
Report CardJun 29, 2027

Wake County Year-Round Calendar — Track 2 2026-2027 northcarolinaschoolcalendar.com

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Monthly calendar12 months
School Day
Weekend
Holiday
School Break

Year-Round Calendar — Track 3

Official
Updated 2026-07-20
First Day Jul 7, 2026
Last Day Jun 29, 2027
Thanksgiving Break Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026
Winter Break Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
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Key Dates — Year-Round Calendar — Track 3

EventDate(s)Status
First Day of SchoolJuly 7, 2026 (Tue)School Opens
Labor DaySeptember 7, 2026 (Mon)No School
Veterans DayNovember 11, 2026 (Wed)No School
Thanksgiving BreakNovember 25, 2026 - November 27, 2026No School
Winter BreakDecember 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027No School
Martin Luther King Jr. DayJanuary 18, 2027 (Mon)No School
Memorial DayMay 31, 2027 (Mon)No School
Last Day of SchoolJune 29, 2027 (Tue)School Closes

No-School Periods — Year-Round Calendar — Track 3

Continuous periods when students in this calendar are not in class, including weekends and adjacent districtwide no-school dates.

PeriodDate(s)Length
Track Out WindowOfficial Track-Out: Aug 3–14, 2026Jul 30–Aug 23, 202625 days
Track Out WindowOfficial Track-Out: Oct 26–Nov 2, 2026; Official Track-Out: Nov 4–10, 2026Oct 24–Nov 15, 202623 days
Thanksgiving Break WindowNov 25–29, 20265 days
Winter Break WindowDec 19, 2026–Jan 3, 202716 days
Track Out WindowOfficial Track-Out: Jan 25–Feb 9, 2027Jan 23–Feb 14, 202723 days
Track Out WindowOfficial Track-Out: Apr 19–May 4, 2027Apr 17–May 9, 202723 days

Other Important Dates — Year-Round Calendar — Track 3

EventDate(s)
End of Nine Weeks (Q/48)Oct 6, 2026
Report CardOct 16, 2026
End of Nine Weeks (Q/35)Dec 18, 2026
Report CardJan 8, 2027
End of Nine Weeks (Q/43)Mar 25, 2027
Report CardApr 9, 2027
End of Nine Weeks (Q/51)Jun 29, 2027

Wake County Year-Round Calendar — Track 3 2026-2027 northcarolinaschoolcalendar.com

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Monthly calendar12 months
School Day
Weekend
Holiday
School Break

Year-Round Calendar — Track 4

Official
Updated 2026-07-20
First Day Jul 30, 2026
Last Day Jun 29, 2027
Thanksgiving Break Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026
Winter Break Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
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Key Dates — Year-Round Calendar — Track 4

EventDate(s)Status
First Day of SchoolJuly 30, 2026 (Thu)School Opens
Labor DaySeptember 7, 2026 (Mon)No School
Veterans DayNovember 11, 2026 (Wed)No School
Thanksgiving BreakNovember 25, 2026 - November 27, 2026No School
Winter BreakDecember 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027No School
Martin Luther King Jr. DayJanuary 18, 2027 (Mon)No School
Memorial DayMay 31, 2027 (Mon)No School
Last Day of SchoolJune 29, 2027 (Tue)School Closes

No-School Periods — Year-Round Calendar — Track 4

Continuous periods when students in this calendar are not in class, including weekends and adjacent districtwide no-school dates.

PeriodDate(s)Length
Track Out WindowOfficial Track-Out: Oct 7–21, 2026Oct 7–25, 202619 days
Thanksgiving Break WindowNov 25–29, 20265 days
Track Out WindowOfficial Track-Out: Jan 4–15, 2027Dec 19, 2026–Jan 24, 202737 days
Track Out WindowOfficial Track-Out: Mar 31–Apr 13, 2027Mar 26–Apr 18, 202724 days

Other Important Dates — Year-Round Calendar — Track 4

EventDate(s)
End of Nine Weeks (Q/47)Oct 6, 2026
Report CardOct 30, 2026
End of Nine Weeks (Q/35)Dec 18, 2026
Report CardJan 29, 2027
End of Nine Weeks (Q/44)Mar 25, 2027
Report CardApr 23, 2027
End of Nine Weeks (Q/51)Jun 29, 2027
Report CardJun 29, 2027

Wake County Year-Round Calendar — Track 4 2026-2027 northcarolinaschoolcalendar.com

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Monthly calendar12 months
School Day
Weekend
Holiday
School Break

Wake County Public School System: Enrollment & Schools

North Carolina public education enrollment snapshot for 2024–2025, reported as of 2025 School Report Cards.

District typePublic school district
CountyWake County
Grades reportedPK–13
2024–2025 enrollment160,489
Schools reporting enrollment198

Schools by grades served

107Pre-K serving
122Elementary serving
45Middle grades serving
36High school serving

Counts use the reported grade spans in the 2024–2025 North Carolina School Report Card dataset. Grade-band counts may overlap when one school serves more than one band.

Sources: 2024–2025 public school enrollment source Official school directory State district ID 920 Last verified 2026-07-23

Compared With North Carolina Districts

This comparison uses the default instance shown in statewide summaries: Traditional Calendar.

Central North Carolina Spring Break splitMarch 29, 2027 - April 2, 2027

Wake County uses this Spring Break week, while Vance County (March 22, 2027 - March 26, 2027) and Orange County (March 22, 2027 - March 25, 2027) use different windows in the related calendar set.

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Related Links

Wake County Official Website
Wake County 2027-2028 Calendar
Warren County 2026-2027 Calendar
Vance County 2026-2027 Calendar

About This Calendar

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