Guide
Cabarrus County school calendars, 2026-27
Key dates for Cabarrus County Schools and Kannapolis City Schools, taken from each district's board-approved calendar. Checked October 8, 2026. Districts can change dates, especially after bad weather, so check the official calendar for anything that matters.
Cabarrus County Schools (traditional calendar)
| Wed., Aug. 12, 2026 | First day for students |
|---|---|
| Mon., Sept. 7 | Labor Day, no school |
| Fri., Sept. 25 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Fri., Oct. 9 | Early dismissal, end of first quarter |
| Mon.–Tue., Oct. 12–13 | Teacher workdays, no school for students |
| Tue., Nov. 3 | Teacher workday (Election Day), no school for students |
| Wed., Nov. 11 | Veterans Day, no school |
| Wed.–Fri., Nov. 25–27 | Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 14–18 | High school exams |
| Fri., Dec. 18 | Early dismissal, end of second quarter |
| Dec. 21–22 | Teacher workdays, no school for students |
| Dec. 23–Jan. 1 | Winter break and New Year's Day |
| Mon., Jan. 4, 2027 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Mon., Jan. 18 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day, no school |
| Mon.–Tue., Feb. 15–16 | Teacher workdays, no school for students |
| Mar. 8–12 | Spring break |
| Fri., Mar. 19 | Early dismissal, end of third quarter |
| Fri., Mar. 26 | Good Friday, no school |
| Mon., Mar. 29 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Fri., Apr. 16 and Mon., Apr. 19 | Teacher workdays, no school for students |
| May 20–21 and 24–26 | High school exams |
| Wed., May 26 | Last day for students, early dismissal |
| May 26–28 | High school graduations (check your school for its date) |
Source: CCS 2026-27 academic calendar (PDF), approved Oct. 13, 2025. Early college and restart schools follow separate calendars on the district calendars page. Missed weather days must be made up; the district decides how.
Kannapolis City Schools
| Wed., Aug. 12, 2026 | First day for students |
|---|---|
| Mon., Sept. 7 | Labor Day, no school |
| Fri., Sept. 25 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Fri., Oct. 9 | Early release, end of first nine weeks |
| Mon.–Tue., Oct. 12–13 | Teacher workdays (possible weather make-up days) |
| Wed., Nov. 11 | Veterans Day, no school |
| Wed.–Fri., Nov. 25–27 | Thanksgiving, no school |
| Fri., Dec. 18 | Early release, end of second nine weeks |
| Dec. 21–Jan. 1 | Winter break and New Year's Day |
| Mon., Jan. 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day, no school |
| Mon.–Tue., Feb. 15–16 | Teacher workdays (possible weather make-up days) |
| Fri., Mar. 5 | Early release, end of third nine weeks |
| Mar. 8–12 | Spring break |
| Mar. 26–29 | Easter holiday, no school |
| Fri., Apr. 16 and Mon., Apr. 19 | Teacher workdays (possible weather make-up days) |
| Wed., May 26 | Last day for students, early release |
| Sat., May 29 | Graduation |
Source: KCS 2026-27 student calendar (PDF), approved Nov. 10, 2025. More on the district calendar page.
Closings and delays
- Cabarrus County Schools: the district website and social media, and ParentSquare email, text and app alerts. How CCS announces closings.
- Kannapolis City Schools: the district website, automated phone calls and Facebook. KCS inclement weather page.
- No announcement means school runs on a normal schedule.
- We post closings as soon as a district announces them: closings and delays.
Common questions
When is the first day of school for Cabarrus County Schools in 2026?
Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, for traditional-calendar schools. Kannapolis City Schools also starts Aug. 12.
When is winter break for Cabarrus County Schools?
Dec. 23, 2026, through Jan. 1, 2027, after teacher workdays on Dec. 21 and 22. Students return after the Jan. 4 teacher workday.
When is spring break 2027?
March 8–12, 2027, for both Cabarrus County Schools and Kannapolis City Schools.
When is the last day of school?
Wednesday, May 26, 2027, an early-dismissal day, for both districts.
How do I find out if school is closed or delayed?
Cabarrus County Schools posts closings on its website and social media and sends ParentSquare alerts. Kannapolis City Schools uses its website, phone calls and Facebook. If nothing is announced, school runs on a normal schedule. We also post closings on our closings page.