2026-2027 Vance Vacation Planning Guide

2026–2027 Vance County Schools Vacation Planning Guide

Looking ahead to family trips and vacations? Use the academic calendars to take advantage of long weekends and extended school breaks while protecting your student’s attendance.

 

Key Dates

Fall Getaway

• October 10–18, 2026: Track Out + Workdays + Weekend — 9 days — Modified Year-Round (EMR)

• October 15–18, 2026: Workdays + Weekend — 4 days — All Calendars

Extended Thanksgiving — E.M. Rollins

• November 21–29, 2026: Thanksgiving/Track Out — 9 days — Modified Year-Round (EMR)

Thanksgiving — Traditional + Early Start

• November 25–29, 2026: Workday + Thanksgiving + Weekend — 5 days — Early Start: VCEC; Early Start: VCHS; Traditional Calendar

Winter Break — All Calendars

• December 19, 2026–January 4, 2027: Break + Workday — 17 days — All Calendars

Winter Getaways — All Calendars

• January 16–18, 2027: Martin Luther King Jr. weekend + holiday — 3 days

• February 13–15, 2027: Weekend + Workday — 3 days

Spring Break

• March 6–14, 2027: Break + Workday — 9 days — Early Start: VCEC

• March 13–29, 2027: Break + Workday — 17 days — Modified Year-Round (EMR)

• March 20–29, 2027: Break + Workday — 10 days — Traditional Calendar and Early Start: VCHS

Spring Getaways

• April 17–19, 2027: Weekend + Workday — 3 days — All Calendars

• May 21–23, 2027: Weekend + Workday — 3 days — Modified Year-Round (EMR) and Traditional Calendar

• May 29–31, 2027: Memorial Day weekend + holiday — 3 days — Modified Year-Round (EMR) and Traditional Calendar

Important Information

• Please plan vacations during scheduled school breaks whenever possible.

• Calendar dates are subject to change due to inclement weather or other circumstances.

• Always confirm the current academic calendar before making travel arrangements.

• View the official 2026–2027 VCS Academic Calendars for the most current information.