Swain County Schools 2026–27 calendar dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Optional Teacher Workday |
| Aug 10-13, 2026 | Mandatory Teacher Workdays |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Optional Teacher Workday |
| Aug 17, 2026 | First Day of School |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day (Holiday) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Annual PLC/Conference |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Mandatory Teacher Workday |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day |
| Nov 25, 2026 | Optional Teacher Workday |
| Nov 26-27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Holiday |
| Dec 18, 2026 | Half Day |
| Dec 21-22, 2026 | Optional Teacher Workdays |
| Dec 23, 2026 | Annual Leave |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Holiday |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 28, 2026 | Holiday |
| Dec 29-31, 2026 | Annual Leave |
| Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Holiday |
| Jan 4-5, 2027 | Mandatory Teacher Workdays |
| Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb 12, 2027 | Optional Teacher Workday |
| Mar 1, 2027 | Mandatory Teacher Workday |
| Mar 15, 2027 | Optional Teacher Workday |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Apr 5, 2027 | Mandatory Teacher Workday |
| Apr 12-16, 2027 | Annual Leave |
| May 25, 2027 | Half Day / Last Day of School |
| May 26-28, 2027 | Optional Teacher Workdays |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day |
| Jun 1-2, 2027 | Optional Teacher Workdays |
| Jun 3, 2027 | Annual Leave |
Swain County Schools calendar FAQs
When is the first day of school in Swain County Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Swain County Schools is August 17, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Swain County Schools for 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from April 12 through April 16, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Swain County Schools for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins after the half day on December 18, 2026. Students are off from December 21, 2026, through January 5, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Swain County Schools for 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026, through January 5, 2027. Students return to school on January 6, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Swain County Schools for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is November 26-27, 2026. November 25, 2026, is an optional teacher workday.
When is the last day of school in Swain County Schools for 2026-2027?
The last day of school is May 25, 2027, and it is a half day for students.
When is Labor Day in Swain County Schools for 2026-2027?
Swain County Schools will be closed for Labor Day on September 7, 2026.
When is the annual PLC and conference day in Swain County Schools for 2026-2027?
The annual PLC and conference day is September 21, 2026.
When is Veterans Day in Swain County Schools for 2026-2027?
Veterans Day is observed on November 11, 2026.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Swain County Schools for 2026-2027?
Swain County Schools will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 18, 2027.
When is Good Friday in Swain County Schools for 2026-2027?
Good Friday is observed on March 26, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in Swain County Schools for 2026-2027?
Swain County Schools will observe Memorial Day on May 31, 2027.
When are the half days in Swain County Schools for 2026-2027?
Half days are scheduled for December 18, 2026, and May 25, 2027.
When are the mandatory teacher workdays in Swain County Schools for 2026-2027?
Mandatory teacher workdays are scheduled for August 10-13, 2026; October 16, 2026; January 4-5, 2027; and March 1 and April 5, 2027.
When are the optional teacher workdays in Swain County Schools for 2026-2027?
Optional teacher workdays are scheduled for August 7 and 14, November 25, December 21-22, 2026; February 12, March 15, May 26-28, and June 1-2, 2027.
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