- School starts Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026 and ends Thursday, May 20, 2027.
- Thanksgiving break: Nov. 25 to 27. Students are out Wednesday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 29, back Monday, Nov. 30.
- Winter break: Dec. 18 to Jan. 4.
- Spring break: March 29 to April 2. Students are out Saturday, March 27 to Sunday, April 4, back Monday, April 5.
- The CCPS calendar marks no early release days.
The CCPS 2026-27 calendar
This is the district's own calendar, as CCPS publishes it. Tap it to open the full-size image.
Add the CCPS calendar to your phone
Pick a file. Each one is an all-day event per day off, and a break is one event across all its days.
On an iPhone
Tap a file above, then tap Add All. The dates go into the calendar you choose.
In Google Calendar
On a computer, open Google Calendar, then Settings, then Import & export. Choose the file and the calendar to add it to. The dates show up on your Android phone too.
In Outlook
Open the downloaded file, or in Outlook on the web go to Add calendar, then Upload from file.
These files are a copy of the calendar today. If the district changes a date, download the file again.
CCPS vacations and holidays, 2026-27
Every day with no school for students, from the first day to the last: nine entries and 27 weekdays in all.
| Day off | Dates | Days of the week | School days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day weekend Holiday | Sept. 4 to 7 | Fri to Mon | 2 |
| Teacher workday (no school for students) Staff day | Oct. 9 | Fri | 1 |
| Election Day (no school for students) Staff day | Nov. 3 | Tue | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break Break | Nov. 25 to 27 | Wed to Fri | 3 |
| Winter break Break | Dec. 18 to Jan. 4 | Fri to Mon | 12 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday | Jan. 18 | Mon | 1 |
| Presidents Day Holiday | Feb. 15 | Mon | 1 |
| Teacher workday (no school for students) Staff day | March 12 | Fri | 1 |
| Spring break Break | March 29 to April 2 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
CCPS early release days
The CCPS calendar marks no early release days. Every school day on it is a full day.
Schools can still send their own early dismissal notices, so watch for those.
Calendar notes: what to plan around
Long weekends and breaks
Every stretch of three or more days with no school, counting weekends.
- 4-day weekend: Friday, Sept. 4 to Monday, Sept. 7. Labor Day weekend. Back Tuesday, Sept. 8.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, Oct. 9 to Sunday, Oct. 11. Teacher workday (no school for students). Back Monday, Oct. 12.
- 5-day weekend: Wednesday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 29. Thanksgiving break. Back Monday, Nov. 30.
- 18 days off in a row: Friday, Dec. 18 to Monday, Jan. 4. Winter break. Back Tuesday, Jan. 5.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Jan. 16 to Monday, Jan. 18. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Back Tuesday, Jan. 19.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Feb. 13 to Monday, Feb. 15. Presidents Day. Back Tuesday, Feb. 16.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, March 12 to Sunday, March 14. Teacher workday (no school for students). Back Monday, March 15.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, March 27 to Sunday, April 4. Spring break. Back Monday, April 5.
Weeks with fewer than five school days
Twelve weeks have fewer than five school days, and three weeks have none at all.
| Week of | School days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 3 | 3 | Before the first day |
| Aug. 31 | 4 | Labor Day weekend |
| Sept. 7 | 4 | Labor Day weekend |
| Oct. 5 | 4 | Teacher workday (no school for students) |
| Nov. 2 | 4 | Election Day (no school for students) |
| Nov. 23 | 2 | Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 14 | 4 | Winter break |
| Dec. 21 | 0 | Winter break |
| Dec. 28 | 0 | Winter break |
| Jan. 4 | 4 | Winter break |
| Jan. 18 | 4 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb. 15 | 4 | Presidents Day |
| March 8 | 4 | Teacher workday (no school for students) |
| March 29 | 0 | Spring break |
| May 17 | 4 | After the last day |
Teacher workdays: no school for students
Three of the days off are staff days. Teachers work; students stay home. Plan child care as you would for a holiday.
- Friday, Oct. 9: teacher workday (no school for students)
- Tuesday, Nov. 3: Election Day (no school for students)
- Friday, March 12: teacher workday (no school for students)
Makeup days
No makeup days are added for unplanned closings; the division counts clock hours instead, and the last day stays Thursday, May 20. If school closes for weather, the district announces how the day is made up.
Also worth knowing
- School is open on some federal holidays: Columbus Day (Monday, Oct. 12) and Veterans Day (Wednesday, Nov. 11). Banks, post offices and many offices close; school does not.
- The CCPS calendar lists no parent-teacher conference days.
- The CCPS calendar prints no testing dates.
- After the last day, the calendar still shows staff workday (after the last day) (May 21) and Memorial Day (May 31). Students are already out.
First and last day of school
The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. The last day is Thursday, May 20, 2027.
Teachers start sooner. Staff days before school run July 20 to Aug. 4.
Grading periods
| Period | Dates | School days |
|---|---|---|
| 1st grading period | Aug. 5 to Oct. 8 | 45 |
| 2nd grading period | Oct. 12 to Dec. 17 | 45 |
| 3rd grading period | Jan. 5 to March 10 | 45 |
| 4th grading period | March 11 to May 20 | 45 |
What the district notes
- Meet the Teacher is Monday, Aug. 3, from 1 to 6 p.m.
- Winter break starts Friday, Dec. 18, and Monday, Jan. 4 is a teacher workday, so students return Tuesday, Jan. 5.
- Graduation for Culpeper County High School and Eastern View High School is Saturday, May 15, at 9 a.m.
Common questions
When does CCPS start in 2026?
The first day of school for Culpeper County Public Schools is Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
When is the last day of school for CCPS in 2027?
The last day for students is Thursday, May 20, 2027.
When is winter break for CCPS?
Winter break runs Friday, Dec. 18 to Monday, Jan. 4. Counting weekends, students are out Friday, Dec. 18 to Monday, Jan. 4 and go back Tuesday, Jan. 5.
When is spring break for CCPS?
Spring break runs Monday, March 29 to Friday, April 2. Counting weekends, students are out Saturday, March 27 to Sunday, April 4 and go back Monday, April 5.
When is Thanksgiving break for CCPS?
Thanksgiving break runs Wednesday, Nov. 25 to Friday, Nov. 27. Counting weekends, students are out Wednesday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 29 and go back Monday, Nov. 30.
Does CCPS have early release days in 2026-27?
The CCPS calendar marks no early release days. Every school day on it is a full day.
How do I put the CCPS calendar on my phone?
Download one of the .ics files on this page. On an iPhone, open it and tap Add All. On Android or a computer, import it into Google Calendar or Outlook.
How we checked these dates
We read every date off the district's own calendar twice: once from the PDF's text and once from the image, cell by cell against its legend. Then we checked the first day, Labor Day weekend, Election Day, Thanksgiving, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day and graduation against the CCPS Calendar page and the CCPS calendar approval announcement. The other dates rest on the district's calendar alone.
Every weekday on this page matches its date. If the district changes its calendar, its page is the final word.
Where each date is on the district's calendar
- First day, Aug. 5: Culpeper County Public Schools 2026-2027 Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, August grid, 5 circled (key: First/Last Day of School); list "Aug 5: First Day of School for Students". Also: School Board Approves 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 School Calendars (CCPS news, Jan. 17, 2025), "the first day of school scheduled for the first Wednesday in August".
- Last day, May 20: Culpeper County Public Schools 2026-2027 Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, May grid, 20 circled (key: First/Last Day of School); list "May 20: Last Day of School - End of 4th Grading Period"; "The last day of school for students will be Thursday, May 20, 2027.".
- Staff days before school, July 20 to Aug. 4: Culpeper County Public Schools 2026-2027 Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, July grid, 20 to 31 outlined and 23, 24 marked (keys: Staff Development/No School, Optional New Teacher Work Day); August grid, 3 and 4 outlined; list "July 20: New Teacher Start Day" to "Aug. 4: Staff Work Day".
- Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4 to 7: Culpeper County Public Schools 2026-2027 Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, September grid, 4 and 7 in tan (key: School Holiday/Closed); list "Sept. 4 -7: Labor Day Weekend - No School for Staff & Students". Also: School Board Approves 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 School Calendars (CCPS news, Jan. 17, 2025), "a four-day weekend for Labor Day".
- Teacher workday (no school for students), Oct. 9: Culpeper County Public Schools 2026-2027 Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, October grid, 9 outlined (key: Staff Development/No School); list "Oct. 9: Teacher Work Day - No School for Students".
- Election Day (no school for students), Nov. 3: Culpeper County Public Schools 2026-2027 Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, November grid, 3 outlined (key: Staff Development/No School); list "Nov. 3: Election Day - PD Day - No School for Students". Also: School Board Approves 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 School Calendars (CCPS news, Jan. 17, 2025), "Election Day as a student holiday".
- Thanksgiving break, Nov. 25 to 27: Culpeper County Public Schools 2026-2027 Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, November grid, 25 to 27 in tan; list "Nov. 25-27: Thanksgiving Break - No School for Staff & Students". Also: School Board Approves 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 School Calendars (CCPS news, Jan. 17, 2025), "three days off for Thanksgiving".
- Winter break, Dec. 18 to Jan. 4: Culpeper County Public Schools 2026-2027 Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, December grid, 18, 21 to 25 and 28 to 31 in tan; January grid, 1 in tan and 4 outlined; list "Dec 18-31: Winter Break", "Jan. 1: Winter Break", "Jan. 4: Teacher Work Day - No School for Students".
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18: Culpeper County Public Schools 2026-2027 Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, January grid, 18 in tan; list "Jan. 18: MLK Holiday - No School for Staff & Students". Also: School Board Approves 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 School Calendars (CCPS news, Jan. 17, 2025), "Martin Luther King Jr. Day observed as a holiday".
- Presidents Day, Feb. 15: Culpeper County Public Schools 2026-2027 Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, February grid, 15 in tan; list "Feb. 15: President’s Day Holiday - No School for Staff & Students". Also: School Board Approves 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 School Calendars (CCPS news, Jan. 17, 2025), "the addition of Presidents Day as a holiday in February 2026 and February 2027".
- Teacher workday (no school for students), March 12: Culpeper County Public Schools 2026-2027 Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, March grid, 12 outlined; list "March 12: Teacher Work Day - No School for Students".
- Spring break, March 29 to April 2: Culpeper County Public Schools 2026-2027 Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, March grid, 29 to 31 in tan; April grid, 1 and 2 in tan; list "March 29-31: Spring Break", "April 1-2: Spring Break".
- Staff workday (after the last day), May 21: Culpeper County Public Schools 2026-2027 Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, May grid, 21 outlined; list "May 21: Staff Work Day".
- Memorial Day, May 31: Culpeper County Public Schools 2026-2027 Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, May grid, 31 in tan; list "May 31: Memorial Day - Holiday for Staff".
- 1st grading period: Culpeper County Public Schools 2026-2027 Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, list "Aug 5: First Day of School for Students", "Oct 8: End of 1st Grading Period".
- 2nd grading period: Culpeper County Public Schools 2026-2027 Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, list "Oct 12: Begin 2nd Grading Period", "Dec. 17: End of 2nd Grading Period".
- 3rd grading period: Culpeper County Public Schools 2026-2027 Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, list "Jan 5: Begin 3rd Grading Period", "March 10: End of 3rd Grading Period".
- 4th grading period: Culpeper County Public Schools 2026-2027 Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, list "March 11: Begin 4th Grading Period", "May 20: Last Day of School - End of 4th Grading Period".