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Orange County Public Schools VA Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Virginia
  • 13 teacher days

The Orange County Public Schools 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 5, 2026 to May 12, 2027. The table below lists all teacher workdays, early release days, and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Wed, Aug 5, 2026 First Day of School
School year ends Wed, May 19, 2027 Student Early Dismissal & End of School Year
Next key date Wed, Aug 5, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Orange County Public Schools 2026-27 calendar

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Orange 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
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Early release / half day
  • Parent-teacher conference
  • Grading period / report cards
  • Graduation
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 3, 2026 — Teacher PD Day
  • Aug 4, 2026 — Teacher Work Day
  • Aug 5, 2026 — First Day of School
  • Aug 25, 2026 — Student Early Dismissal & PM Teacher PD

September 2026

  • Sep 4, 2026 — No School - Holiday
  • Sep 7, 2026 — No School - Holiday
  • Sep 17, 2026 — Student Early Dismissal & PM Parent/Teacher Conferences
  • Sep 18, 2026 — No School for Students & AM Parent/Teacher Conferences
  • Sep 30, 2026 — Student Early Dismissal & PM Teacher PD

October 2026

  • Oct 8, 2026 — End of 1st Nine Weeks
  • Oct 9, 2026 — No School for Students - Teacher Work Day
  • Oct 12, 2026 — No School for Students - Teacher PD Day
  • Oct 29, 2026 — Student Early Dismissal & PM Teacher PD

November 2026

  • Nov 3, 2026 — No School for Students - Teacher PD Day
  • Nov 11, 2026 — No School - Holiday
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 — No School - Holiday

December 2026

  • Dec 21-31, 2026 — No School - Holiday

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — No School - Holiday
  • Jan 4, 2027 — No School for Students - Teacher Work Day
  • Jan 5, 2027 — First Day of Second Semester
  • Jan 18, 2027 — No School - Holiday
  • Jan 26, 2027 — Student Early Dismissal & PM Teacher PD

February 2027

  • Feb 11, 2027 — Student Early Dismissal & PM Parent/Teacher Conferences
  • Feb 12, 2027 — No School for Students & AM Parent/Teacher Conferences
  • Feb 24, 2027 — Student Early Dismissal & PM Teacher PD

March 2027

  • Mar 9, 2027 — End of 3rd Nine Weeks
  • Mar 12, 2027 — No School for Students - Teacher Work Day
  • Mar 15, 2027 — No School for Students - Teacher PD Day
  • Mar 29-31, 2027 — No School - Holiday

April 2027

  • Apr 1-2, 2027 — No School - Holiday

May 2027

  • May 12, 2027 — Last Day for Seniors
  • May 15, 2027 — OCHS Graduation
  • May 19, 2027 — Student Early Dismissal & End of School Year
  • May 20, 2027 — No School for Students - Teacher Work Day

June 2027

July 2027

Orange County Public Schools teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Jul 20-24, 2026 New Teacher Institute District source
  • Jul 27-29, 2026 Teacher PD (AM); Work Hours (PM) District source
  • Jul 30, 2026 Teacher Work Day District source
  • Jul 31, 2026 Teacher PD Day District source
  • Aug 3, 2026 Teacher PD Day District source
  • Aug 4, 2026 Teacher Work Day District source
  • Oct 9, 2026 No School for Students - Teacher Work Day District source
  • Oct 12, 2026 No School for Students - Teacher PD Day District source
  • Nov 3, 2026 No School for Students - Teacher PD Day District source
  • Jan 4, 2027 No School for Students - Teacher Work Day District source
  • Mar 12, 2027 No School for Students - Teacher Work Day District source
  • Mar 15, 2027 No School for Students - Teacher PD Day District source
  • May 20, 2027 No School for Students - Teacher Work Day District source

Orange County Public Schools breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 4, 2026 No School - Holiday Holiday
  • Sep 7, 2026 No School - Holiday Holiday
  • Nov 11, 2026 No School - Holiday Holiday
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 No School - Holiday Holiday
  • Dec 21-31, 2026 No School - Holiday Holiday
  • Jan 1, 2027 No School - Holiday Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 No School - Holiday Holiday
  • Mar 29-31, 2027 No School - Holiday Holiday
  • Apr 1-2, 2027 No School - Holiday Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Orange County Public Schools planning calendar

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

Useful now39 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 April 29, 2026.
Full term dates table

Orange County Public Schools VA 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Jul 20-24, 2026New Teacher Institute
Jul 27-29, 2026Teacher PD (AM); Work Hours (PM)
Jul 30, 2026Teacher Work Day
Jul 30, 2026Open House All Schools 1:00-6:00 PM
Jul 31, 2026Teacher PD Day
Aug 3, 2026Teacher PD Day
Aug 4, 2026Teacher Work Day
Aug 5, 2026First Day of School
Aug 25, 2026Student Early Dismissal & PM Teacher PD
Sep 4, 2026No School - Holiday
Sep 7, 2026No School - Holiday
Sep 17, 2026Student Early Dismissal & PM Parent/Teacher Conferences
Sep 18, 2026No School for Students & AM Parent/Teacher Conferences
Sep 30, 2026Student Early Dismissal & PM Teacher PD
Oct 8, 2026End of 1st Nine Weeks
Oct 9, 2026No School for Students - Teacher Work Day
Oct 12, 2026No School for Students - Teacher PD Day
Oct 29, 2026Student Early Dismissal & PM Teacher PD
Nov 3, 2026No School for Students - Teacher PD Day
Nov 11, 2026No School - Holiday
Nov 25-27, 2026No School - Holiday
Dec 21-31, 2026No School - Holiday
Jan 1, 2027No School - Holiday
Jan 4, 2027No School for Students - Teacher Work Day
Jan 5, 2027First Day of Second Semester
Jan 18, 2027No School - Holiday
Jan 26, 2027Student Early Dismissal & PM Teacher PD
Feb 11, 2027Student Early Dismissal & PM Parent/Teacher Conferences
Feb 12, 2027No School for Students & AM Parent/Teacher Conferences
Feb 24, 2027Student Early Dismissal & PM Teacher PD
Mar 9, 2027End of 3rd Nine Weeks
Mar 12, 2027No School for Students - Teacher Work Day
Mar 15, 2027No School for Students - Teacher PD Day
Mar 29-31, 2027No School - Holiday
Apr 1-2, 2027No School - Holiday
May 12, 2027Last Day for Seniors
May 15, 2027OCHS Graduation
May 19, 2027Student Early Dismissal & End of School Year
May 20, 2027No School for Students - Teacher Work Day

Orange County Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027 FAQs

When is the first day of school in Orange County Public Schools 2026-2027?
The first day of school is August 5, 2026.
When is spring break in Orange County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Spring break is from March 29 to April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas break in Orange County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas break runs from December 21 to December 31, 2026.
When is winter break in Orange County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Winter break is from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break in Orange County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving break is from November 25 to November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Orange County Public Schools 2026-2027?
The last day of school is May 19, 2027 (early dismissal).
When does the second semester start in Orange County Public Schools 2026-2027?
The second semester begins on January 5, 2027.
When is the end of the first nine weeks in Orange County Public Schools 2026-2027?
The first nine weeks end on October 8, 2026.
When is the end of the third nine weeks in Orange County Public Schools 2026-2027?
The third nine weeks end on March 9, 2027.
When is graduation for Orange County Public Schools 2026-2027?
OCHS Graduation is scheduled for May 15, 2027.

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Orange County Public Schools calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Orange County Public Schools 2026-2027?
The first day of school is August 5, 2026.
When is spring break in Orange County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Spring break is from March 29 to April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas break in Orange County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas break runs from December 21 to December 31, 2026.
When is winter break in Orange County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Winter break is from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break in Orange County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving break is from November 25 to November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Orange County Public Schools 2026-2027?
The last day of school is May 19, 2027 (early dismissal).
When does the second semester start in Orange County Public Schools 2026-2027?
The second semester begins on January 5, 2027.
When is the end of the first nine weeks in Orange County Public Schools 2026-2027?
The first nine weeks end on October 8, 2026.
When is the end of the third nine weeks in Orange County Public Schools 2026-2027?
The third nine weeks end on March 9, 2027.
When is graduation for Orange County Public Schools 2026-2027?
OCHS Graduation is scheduled for May 15, 2027.

Dates can change after publication. Read our calendar disclaimer.