When Does School Start in North Carolina?
North Carolina has no single start date: each school district sets its own calendar. In the 3 districts we have checked, the first day of school falls between Aug 24 and Aug 25, 2026.
The largest district, Wake County Public School System, starts on Monday, August 24, 2026 and ends on Wednesday, June 9, 2027 (2026-2027).
First and last day of school by district
Largest districts first. Each date comes from the district's official calendar.
- 2026–27Wake County Public School SystemFirst day Monday, August 24, 2026 · last day Wednesday, June 9, 2027
- 2026–27Charlotte-Mecklenburg SchoolsFirst day Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · last day Wednesday, June 9, 20272027–28 calendar published
- 2026–27Union County Public SchoolsFirst day Monday, August 24, 2026 · last day Friday, June 4, 20272027–28 calendar published