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Henrico County Public Schools VA Calendar 26-27

2026/27
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The Henrico County Public Schools 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 24, 2026 to Jun 4, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 25-27, winter break Dec 21-31, and spring break Mar 29-31. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Mon, Aug 24, 2026 First Day of School (Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grades 1–5, Grades 6 & 9)

School year ends Fri, Jun 4, 2027 Last Day of School / End of Fourth Quarter (Student Half Day)

Next key date Mon, Aug 24, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Henrico County Public Schools 2026-27 calendar

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Henrico County Public Schools school year calendar

Every published date for 2026–27, colour-coded by what happens that day.

First day of school
Last day of school
Holiday - school closed
Break / vacation
Teacher / professional day
Early release / half day
Grading period / report cards
Other scheduled date

August 2026

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Aug 7, 2026 — Schools and Central Offices Closed
Aug 10-14, 2026 — New Teacher Academy
Aug 17-21, 2026 — Teacher Workweek (Professional Learning)
Aug 24, 2026 — First Day of School (Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grades 1–5, Grades 6 & 9)
Aug 25, 2026 — First Day of School (Grades 7–8, 10–12)

September 2026

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Sep 4-7, 2026 — Labor Day Weekend – Schools Closed
Sep 21, 2026 — Yom Kippur – Student and Teacher Holiday
Sep 28, 2026 — Student Holiday / Teacher Professional Learning Day

October 2026

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Oct 28, 2026 — End of First Quarter / Student Half Day

November 2026

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Nov 2, 2026 — Wellness Day – Schools and Central Offices Closed
Nov 3, 2026 — Election Day – Student Holiday / Teacher Professional Learning
Nov 9, 2026 — Diwali – Student and Teacher Holiday
Nov 25-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break – Schools Closed

December 2026

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Dec 21-31, 2026 — Winter Break – Schools Closed

January 2027

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Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break – Schools Closed
Jan 4, 2027 — Schools Reopen After Winter Break
Jan 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Schools Closed
Jan 20, 2027 — End of Second Quarter
Jan 25, 2027 — Student Holiday / Clerical Staff Day

February 2027

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Feb 15, 2027 — Wellness Day – Schools and Central Offices Closed
Feb 16, 2027 — Student Holiday / Teacher Professional Learning

March 2027

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Mar 10, 2027 — Eid al-Fitr – Student and Teacher Holiday
Mar 26, 2027 — End of Third Quarter / Student Half Day
Mar 29-31, 2027 — Spring Break – Schools Closed

April 2027

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Apr 1-2, 2027 — Spring Break – Schools Closed

May 2027

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May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day – Schools Closed

June 2027

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Jun 4, 2027 — Last Day of School / End of Fourth Quarter (Student Half Day)
Jun 17, 2027 — Juneteenth – Schools Closed

July 2027

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Henrico County Public Schools teacher and staff days 2026/27

Students normally stay home on these days. Confirm with the district before making plans.

Aug 10-14, 2026 New Teacher Academy District source
Aug 17-21, 2026 Teacher Workweek (Professional Learning) District source
Sep 28, 2026 Student Holiday / Teacher Professional Learning Day District source
Nov 3, 2026 Election Day – Student Holiday / Teacher Professional Learning District source
Jan 25, 2027 Student Holiday / Clerical Staff Day District source
Feb 16, 2027 Student Holiday / Teacher Professional Learning District source

Henrico County Public Schools breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

Jul 2, 2026 Independence Day (Observed) – Schools Closed Holiday
Sep 4-7, 2026 Labor Day Weekend – Schools Closed Holiday
Sep 21, 2026 Yom Kippur – Student and Teacher Holiday Holiday
Nov 9, 2026 Diwali – Student and Teacher Holiday Holiday
Nov 25-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break – Schools Closed Break
Dec 21-31, 2026 Winter Break – Schools Closed Break
Jan 1, 2027 Winter Break – Schools Closed Break
Jan 4, 2027 Schools Reopen After Winter Break Break
Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Schools Closed Holiday
Mar 10, 2027 Eid al-Fitr – Student and Teacher Holiday Holiday
Mar 29-31, 2027 Spring Break – Schools Closed Break
Apr 1-2, 2027 Spring Break – Schools Closed Break
May 31, 2027 Memorial Day – Schools Closed Holiday
Jun 17, 2027 Juneteenth – Schools Closed Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Henrico County Public Schools planning calendar

How these dates are put together, and what to double-check before you book anything.

Useful now30 published dates for the 2026–27 school year, laid out month by month.

CheckedTaken from the district’s own published calendar, not retyped from memory.

Kept currentLast updated January 4, 2026.

Full term dates table

Henrico County Public Schools va 2026–27 calendar dates

Date	Event
Jul 2, 2026	Independence Day (Observed) – Schools Closed
Aug 7, 2026	Schools and Central Offices Closed
Aug 10-14, 2026	New Teacher Academy
Aug 17-21, 2026	Teacher Workweek (Professional Learning)
Aug 24, 2026	First Day of School (Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grades 1–5, Grades 6 & 9)
Aug 25, 2026	First Day of School (Grades 7–8, 10–12)
Aug 26, 2026	All Students Attend
Sep 4-7, 2026	Labor Day Weekend – Schools Closed
Sep 21, 2026	Yom Kippur – Student and Teacher Holiday
Sep 28, 2026	Student Holiday / Teacher Professional Learning Day
Oct 28, 2026	End of First Quarter / Student Half Day
Nov 2, 2026	Wellness Day – Schools and Central Offices Closed
Nov 3, 2026	Election Day – Student Holiday / Teacher Professional Learning
Nov 9, 2026	Diwali – Student and Teacher Holiday
Nov 25-27, 2026	Thanksgiving Break – Schools Closed
Dec 21-31, 2026	Winter Break – Schools Closed
Jan 1, 2027	Winter Break – Schools Closed
Jan 4, 2027	Schools Reopen After Winter Break
Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Schools Closed
Jan 20, 2027	End of Second Quarter
Jan 25, 2027	Student Holiday / Clerical Staff Day
Feb 15, 2027	Wellness Day – Schools and Central Offices Closed
Feb 16, 2027	Student Holiday / Teacher Professional Learning
Mar 10, 2027	Eid al-Fitr – Student and Teacher Holiday
Mar 26, 2027	End of Third Quarter / Student Half Day
Mar 29-31, 2027	Spring Break – Schools Closed
Apr 1-2, 2027	Spring Break – Schools Closed
May 31, 2027	Memorial Day – Schools Closed
Jun 4, 2027	Last Day of School / End of Fourth Quarter (Student Half Day)
Jun 17, 2027	Juneteenth – Schools Closed

Henrico County Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027 – Important Dates FAQs

When is the first day of school in Henrico County Public Schools for 2026–2027?

The first day of school for Henrico County Public Schools is August 24, 2026 for Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grades 1–5, and Grades 6 & 9. Additional grade levels begin on August 25, 2026, and all students attend starting August 26, 2026.

When is spring break in Henrico County Public Schools for the 2026–2027 school year?

Spring break in Henrico County Public Schools runs from March 29 through April 2, 2027.

When is Christmas break in Henrico County Public Schools?

Christmas break is part of the winter break and begins on December 21, 2026.

When is winter break in Henrico County Public Schools for 2026–2027?

Winter break in Henrico County Public Schools is from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027. Schools reopen on January 4, 2027.

When is Thanksgiving break in Henrico County Public Schools?

Thanksgiving break takes place from November 25 through November 27, 2026, during which schools are closed.

When is the last day of school in Henrico County Public Schools for 2026–2027?

The last day of school for Henrico County Public Schools is June 4, 2027. This is a student half day and marks the end of the fourth quarter.

Is there a Labor Day holiday in the 2026–2027 Henrico County Public Schools calendar?

Yes. Schools are closed for Labor Day weekend from September 4 through September 7, 2026.

Does Henrico County Public Schools observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

Yes. Henrico County Public Schools are closed on January 18, 2027 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Are there any student holidays during the 2026–2027 school year?

Yes. Student holidays include Yom Kippur on September 21, 2026, Diwali on November 9, 2026, Eid al-Fitr on March 10, 2027, and several professional learning and wellness days throughout the school year.

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Henrico County Public Schools calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Henrico County Public Schools for 2026–2027?

The first day of school for Henrico County Public Schools is August 24, 2026 for Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grades 1–5, and Grades 6 & 9. Additional grade levels begin on August 25, 2026, and all students attend starting August 26, 2026.

When is spring break in Henrico County Public Schools for the 2026–2027 school year?

Spring break in Henrico County Public Schools runs from March 29 through April 2, 2027.

When is Christmas break in Henrico County Public Schools?

Christmas break is part of the winter break and begins on December 21, 2026.

When is winter break in Henrico County Public Schools for 2026–2027?

Winter break in Henrico County Public Schools is from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027. Schools reopen on January 4, 2027.

When is Thanksgiving break in Henrico County Public Schools?

Thanksgiving break takes place from November 25 through November 27, 2026, during which schools are closed.

When is the last day of school in Henrico County Public Schools for 2026–2027?

The last day of school for Henrico County Public Schools is June 4, 2027. This is a student half day and marks the end of the fourth quarter.

Is there a Labor Day holiday in the 2026–2027 Henrico County Public Schools calendar?

Yes. Schools are closed for Labor Day weekend from September 4 through September 7, 2026.

Does Henrico County Public Schools observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

Yes. Henrico County Public Schools are closed on January 18, 2027 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Are there any student holidays during the 2026–2027 school year?

Yes. Student holidays include Yom Kippur on September 21, 2026, Diwali on November 9, 2026, Eid al-Fitr on March 10, 2027, and several professional learning and wellness days throughout the school year.

Dates can change after publication. Read our calendar disclaimer.