For schools to coordinate and communicate with all of the students and parents of various classes and in different schools, the school calendar is essential. Because of this, a school must maintain a proper calendar that delineates student and non-student days, school and non-school days, as well as the various breaks throughout the year.
This page contains the major holiday dates from the 2026 and 2027 school calendar for Rockingham County Schools in North Carolina.
Please check back regularly for any amendments that may occur, or consult the Rockingham County Schools website for their 2025-2026 approved calendar and 2026-2027 approved calendar. You may also wish to visit the school district homepage to check for any urgent or last-minute updates that may not have been incorporated into the official calendars.
Also note that we have incorporated non-student days such as teachers preparation days, teachers services days, and professional development days into the dates below. Visit the links above to view the full, original school calendar.
School Calendar 2022-2023
Table of Interests
| SCHOOL HOLIDAYS | STARTS | FINISHES |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | 29 Aug 2022 (Mon) | |
| Thanksgiving Break | 23 Nov 2022 (Wed) | 25 Nov 2022 (Fri) |
| Christmas Break | 19 Dec 2022 (Mon) | 30 Dec 2022 (Fri) |
| Mid Winter Break | 23 Jan 2023 (Mon) | 24 Jan 2023 (Tue) |
| Spring Break | 7 Apr 2023 (Fri) | 14 Apr 2023 (Fri) |
| Last Day of School | 6 Jun 2023 (Tue) | |
| Summer Break | 7 Jun 2023 (Wed) | 25 Aug 2023 (Fri) |
School Calendar 2023-2024
| SCHOOL HOLIDAYS | STARTS | FINISHES |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | 28 Aug 2023 (Mon) | |
| Thanksgiving Break | 22 Nov 2023 (Wed) | 24 Nov 2023 (Fri) |
| Christmas Break | 20 Dec 2023 (Wed) | 2 Jan 2024 (Tue) |
| Mid Winter Break | 22 Jan 2024 (Mon) | 23 Jan 2024 (Tue) |
| Spring Break | 29 Mar 2024 (Fri) | 5 Apr 2024 (Fri) |
| Last Day of School | 5 Jun 2024 (Wed) | |
| Summer Break | 6 Jun 2024 (Thu) |
Rockingham County Schools (North Carolina) — 2025-2026
From the official RCS NC website.
The calendar was approved by the Board on June 25, 2025.
There are multiple calendars depending on school type: Traditional, RECHS & CTE Innovative HS, Dillard Calendar, PreK & Head Start 168-Day.
Requirements: they use 1,025 instructional hours; the calendars have 175 student days and 215 staff days.
Rockingham County Public Schools (Virginia) — 2025-2026
From the RCPS VA site and draft calendar.
Here are some of the key dates & features:
| Date | Event / Note |
|---|---|
| August 4-8, 14-15, 2025 | Flex Teacher Workdays |
| August 21, 2025 | First Day of School for Students |
| September 1, 2025 | Labor Day — No school |
| September 3, 2025 | Parent Conference Day (Elementary, 12:00-7:00 pm) |
| September 4, 2025 | Division-led Inservice: Secondary — no students K-5? (depending on school) |
| September 16-17, 2025 | Conferences — No School for Students |
| Early dismissal 1:00 PM on Last Day of School (June) | |
| Memorial Day holiday: May 25, 2026 | |
| Juneteenth holiday: June 19, 2026 |