# Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS): 2026-27 School Calendar

CMS 2026-27 calendar with auto-sync. First day Aug 25, Winter Break Dec 21-Jan 1, Spring Break Mar 29-Apr 2. Never miss teacher workdays.

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## Key Dates

| Date | Event | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 17, 2026 – August 24, 2026 | Teacher Workdays (Pre-Planning) | No Students |
| August 25, 2026 | First Day of School | School Start |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day | Holiday |
| September 21, 2026 | Teacher Workday | No Students |
| October 2, 2026 | Teacher Workday | No Students |
| October 14, 2026 | Early Release Day | Early Release |
| October 30, 2026 | End of First Quarter (Q1 — 46 days) | Grading Period |
| November 2, 2026 – November 3, 2026 | Teacher Workdays | No Students |
| November 11, 2026 | Veterans Day | Holiday |
| November 25, 2026 | Teacher Workday | No Students |
| November 26, 2026 – November 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break | Break |
| December 9, 2026 | Early Release Day | Early Release |
| December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | Winter Break | Break |
| January 4, 2027 | School Resumes After Winter Break | School Resume |
| January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Make-Up Day 1) | Holiday |
| January 21, 2027 | End of Second Quarter (Q2 — 42 days) | Grading Period |
| January 22, 2027 | Teacher Workday | No Students |
| February 15, 2027 | Teacher Workday (Make-Up Day 2) | No Students |
| February 24, 2027 | Early Release Day | Early Release |
| March 24, 2027 | End of Third Quarter (Q3 — 42 days) | Grading Period |
| March 25, 2027 | Teacher Workday (Make-Up Day 3) | No Students |
| March 26, 2027 | Good Friday | Holiday |
| March 29, 2027 – April 2, 2027 | Spring Break | Break |
| April 5, 2027 | School Resumes After Spring Break | School Resume |
| April 28, 2027 | Early Release Day | Early Release |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day | Holiday |
| June 9, 2027 | Last Day of School (End of Fourth Quarter, Q4 — 47 days) | School End |
| June 10, 2027 – June 11, 2027 | Teacher Workdays (Post-Planning, Make-Up Days 4-5) | No Students |

> **Weather Make-Up Days:** CMS designates five make-up days for weather closures, used in this order: Jan 18 (MLK Day), Feb 15, Mar 25, Jun 10, and Jun 11. The superintendent may waive up to four make-up days. North Carolina law (S.L. 2022-59) also authorizes remote instruction for emergency closures. Check CMS announcements on ParentSquare and local stations (WCNC, WBTV, WSOC) for the latest schedule changes.
> Source: CMS Board of Education, approved April 8, 2025

## School Coverage

This is the official district-wide calendar that applies to ALL Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Whether your child attends any of the schools listed above, or any other CMS school across Mecklenburg County — from Huntersville to Pineville, Matthews to west Charlotte — this calendar covers your entire district across all regions, grade levels, and magnet programs.

### North Charlotte, Huntersville & University City

**Elementary Schools:** Bain Elementary, Barnette Elementary, Clear Creek Elementary, Cornelius Elementary, Davidson Elementary, David Cox Road Elementary, Greenway Park Elementary, Huntersville Elementary, J.V. Washam Elementary, Lake Norman Elementary, Long Creek Elementary, Mallard Creek Elementary, Newell Elementary, Ridge Road Elementary, Statesville Road Elementary, University Meadows Elementary, University Park Creative Arts Elementary

**Middle Schools:** Alexander Graham Middle, Bailey Middle, Bradley Middle, James Martin Middle, Jay M. Robinson Middle, Northeast Middle, Northridge Middle, Ridge Road Middle

**High Schools:** Hopewell High, Julius L. Chambers High, Mallard Creek High, North Mecklenburg High, William A. Hough High, Cato Middle College High, Charlotte Engineering Early College

### East Charlotte, Matthews & Mint Hill

**Elementary Schools:** Albemarle Road Elementary, Blythe Elementary, Crown Point Elementary, Elizabeth Lane Elementary, Hickory Grove Elementary, Idlewild Elementary, Matthews Elementary, McAlpine Elementary, Mint Hill Elementary, Piney Grove Elementary, Providence Spring Elementary, Rama Road Elementary, Reedy Creek Elementary, Sharon Elementary, Stoney Creek Elementary, Windsor Park Elementary

**Middle Schools:** Albemarle Road Middle, Carmel Middle, Crestdale Middle, Eastway Middle, Kennedy Middle, McClintock Middle, Mint Hill Middle, Southeast Middle

**High Schools:** David W. Butler High, East Mecklenburg High, Independence High, Rocky River High, Levine Middle College High

### South Charlotte, Ballantyne & Pineville

**Elementary Schools:** Ballantyne Elementary, Berewick Elementary, Beverly Woods Elementary, Community House Elementary, Endhaven Elementary, Hawk Ridge Elementary, Jay M. Robinson Elementary, Lansdowne Elementary, Olde Providence Elementary, Pineville Elementary, Polo Ridge Elementary, Rea Farms STEAM Academy Elementary, Sterling Elementary

**Middle Schools:** Community House Middle, Quail Hollow Middle, Rea Farms STEAM Academy Middle, South Charlotte Middle, Ballantyne Ridge Middle

**High Schools:** Ardrey Kell High, Myers Park High, Olympic High, Palisades Park High, Providence High, South Mecklenburg High, Harper Middle College High

### West Charlotte & Uptown

**Elementary Schools:** Allenbrook Elementary, Ashley Park Pre-K-8, Barringer Academic Center, Berryhill Elementary, Billingsville Elementary, Briarwood Elementary, Bruns Avenue Elementary, Cotswold Elementary, Dilworth Elementary, Druid Hills Academy, First Ward Creative Arts Academy, Highland Renaissance Academy, Montclaire Elementary, Oakdale Elementary, Oakhurst STEAM Academy, Sedgefield Elementary, Thomasboro Academy, Tuckaseegee Elementary, Villa Heights Academic Center, Westerly Hills Academy, Winterfield Elementary

**Middle Schools:** Cochrane Collegiate Academy, Coulwood Middle, Marie G. Davis Military and Global Leadership Academy, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle, Northwest School of the Arts, Piedmont Open IB Middle, Randolph Middle, Sedgefield Middle, Wilson STEM Academy

**High Schools:** Garinger High, Harding University High, Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology, West Charlotte High, West Mecklenburg High, Central Piedmont Early College High, Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences

## Frequently Asked Questions

### When is the first day of school for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in 2026?

The first day of school for the CMS 2026-27 school year is Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Teacher workdays run from August 17-24 before students arrive.

### When is the last day of school for CMS in 2027?

The last day of school for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is Wednesday, June 9, 2027. Teacher workdays follow on June 10-11.

### When is Winter Break for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2026-27?

Winter Break runs from Monday, December 21, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. Students return to school on Monday, January 4, 2027.

### When is Spring Break for CMS in 2027?

Spring Break for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is Monday, March 29 through Friday, April 2, 2027. Good Friday falls on March 26, giving families an extended break. Students return on Monday, April 5, 2027.

### How many teacher workdays are in the CMS 2026-27 calendar?

CMS has 16 scheduled teacher workdays when students do not attend: August 17-24 (pre-planning, 6 days), September 21, October 2, November 2-3, November 25, January 22, February 15, March 25, and June 10-11 (post-planning, 2 days). Some teacher workdays are designated make-up days for weather closures.

### What are the early release days for CMS in 2026-27?

CMS has four scheduled early release days for the 2026-27 school year: October 14, 2026; December 9, 2026; February 24, 2027; and April 28, 2027. On these days students are dismissed approximately two hours early.

### When do the grading quarters end for CMS 2026-27?

The CMS 2026-27 grading periods end on the following dates: Q1 ends Friday, October 30, 2026 (46 days); Q2 ends Thursday, January 21, 2027 (42 days); Q3 ends Wednesday, March 24, 2027 (42 days); Q4 ends Wednesday, June 9, 2027 (47 days, last day of school).

### What happens when CMS has snow or ice day closures in 2026-27?

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools designates five make-up days in order: January 18 (MLK Day), February 15, March 25, June 10, and June 11. If severe weather forces closures, these days convert to instructional days. North Carolina also authorizes up to five remote learning days per year for emergency closures under S.L. 2022-59. CMS announces closures through ParentSquare and local media outlets like WCNC, WBTV, and WSOC.

### Is this calendar for all CMS schools including magnet programs?

Yes. This is the district-wide calendar that applies to all Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools — traditional, magnet, early college, and alternative programs across every transportation zone in Mecklenburg County, from Huntersville and Cornelius in the north to Pineville and Ballantyne in the south.

### When is Thanksgiving Break for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2026?

Thanksgiving Break for CMS includes a teacher workday on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, followed by Thanksgiving Break on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27, 2026. Students are off from school November 25-27. Students return on Monday, November 30, 2026.

### How does the CMS calendar auto-sync work with Google Calendar?

After purchasing the CMS calendar subscription, all 30+ key dates — teacher workdays, early release days, holidays, and breaks — are instantly added to your Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook. When CMS adjusts the calendar due to weather closures or board decisions, your synced calendar updates automatically so you never miss a change.

### When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day for CMS students in 2027?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027. There is no school for students on this day. Note that MLK Day is also designated as the first make-up day — if CMS uses weather closure days, MLK Day may become a regular instructional day.

### When is Good Friday and Easter Break for CMS in 2027?

Good Friday is observed on Friday, March 26, 2027, and Spring Break runs from Monday, March 29 through Friday, April 2, 2027. Combined with the weekend, students have an extended break from March 26 through April 4.

### How many instructional days are in the CMS 2026-27 school year?

The CMS 2026-27 school year includes a minimum of 1,063 instructional hours across 177 instructional days (46 + 42 + 42 + 47 days across four quarters), meeting the North Carolina state requirement. The school year runs from August 25, 2026 to June 9, 2027.

### Where can I find CMS school closure announcements during bad weather?

CMS announces closures and delays through ParentSquare notifications, the official CMS website (cmsk12.org), and local media outlets. WCNC (Channel 36), WBTV (Channel 3), WSOC (Channel 9), and WFAE (90.7 FM, Charlotte's NPR station) all carry real-time closure alerts. The Charlotte Observer also posts updates online.

### When was the CMS 2026-27 calendar approved?

The CMS 2026-27 academic calendar was approved by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education on April 8, 2025. The superintendent recommendation was presented on March 11, 2025. CMS also continues to advocate for changes to North Carolina state law that would allow an earlier school start date.

## Official Source

[Official CMS 2026-27 Traditional Calendar with Early Release Days (PDF)](https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1751635545/cmsk12ncus/npmaxkftovi0mmyxf37r/CMS_2026-2027_Traditional_Calendar_with_Early_Release_Days.pdf)

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*Last updated: 2026-04-04*

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