August 2026
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- First Day of School
Holmes County School Calendar 2026-2027
Holmes District Schools students start August 12, 2026, and finish May 27, 2027. Rodeo Holiday is October 2; fall break is October 29–30.
At Holmes District Schools, winter break ends January 4, with classes resuming January 5. Spring break is March 22–26. See four early-release dates and May graduations by high school.
Official calendar checked Official district source
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | School opens | |
| Labor Day Holiday | No classes | |
| Rodeo Holiday | No classes | |
| Fall Break | through | No school |
| Thanksgiving Break | through | No school |
| Christmas/Winter Break for Students | through | No school |
| Martin Luther King Holiday | No classes | |
| Presidents Day Holiday | No classes | |
| Spring Break | through | No school |
| Last Day of School | School closes |
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Early Release
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Early Release | Oct 2026: Dec 2026: Mar 2027: May 2027: |
Extended Time Off
| Period | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Fall break Window | Oct 29 – Nov 1, 2026Scheduled no school: Oct 29 – 30, 2026Adjacent weekends: Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026 | 4 days |
| Thanksgiving break Window | Nov 21 – 29, 2026Scheduled no school: Nov 23 – 27, 2026Adjacent weekends: Nov 21 – 22, 2026; Nov 28 – 29, 2026 | 9 days |
| Christmas and winter break Window | Dec 19, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027Scheduled no school: Dec 21 – 25, 2026; Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027; Jan 4, 2027Adjacent weekends: Dec 19 – 20, 2026; Dec 26 – 27, 2026; Jan 2 – 3, 2027 | 17 days |
| Spring break Window | Mar 20 – 28, 2027Scheduled no school: Mar 22 – 26, 2027Adjacent weekends: Mar 20 – 21, 2027; Mar 27 – 28, 2027 | 9 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Grading Period Starts | |
| End of First Quarter | |
| Second Quarter Begins | |
| Report Cards Issued | |
| Classes Resume After Fall Break | |
| Grading Period Ends / Semester Ends | |
| Students Return and Third Quarter Begins | |
| Report Cards Issued | |
| Grading Period Ends | |
| Classes Resume and Fourth Quarter Begins | |
| Report Cards Issued | |
| Ponce de Leon High School Graduation Ponce de Leon High School graduating classCeremony date for this school’s graduating class. Confirm the time, venue and any separate senior attendance requirements with the school. | |
| Poplar Springs High School Graduation Poplar Springs High School graduating classCeremony date for this school’s graduating class. Confirm the time, venue and any separate senior attendance requirements with the school. | |
| Bethlehem High School Graduation Bethlehem High School graduating classCeremony date for this school’s graduating class. Confirm the time, venue and any separate senior attendance requirements with the school. | |
| Holmes County High School Graduation Holmes County High School graduating classCeremony date for this school’s graduating class. Confirm the time, venue and any separate senior attendance requirements with the school. | |
| Grading Period Ends / Semester Ends Both official calendars place the final student day and early release on May 27. May 28 begins post-planning for employees; it is not an extra student attendance date. |
Month by month
Monthly Calendar
Highlighted dates follow the published calendar; grouped or inferred entries are labelled. Today is determined in Central Time (America/Chicago).
- School Day
- Weekend
- Holiday (No School)
- School Break
- First / Last Day
- Important Date
September 2026
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- Labor Day Holiday
October 2026
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- Rodeo Holiday
- Fall Break
November 2026
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- Thanksgiving Break
December 2026
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- Christmas/Winter Break for Students
January 2027
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- Martin Luther King Holiday
February 2027
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- Presidents Day Holiday
March 2027
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- Spring Break
April 2027
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May 2027
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- Last Day of School (Early Release)
About Holmes District Schools
Holmes County students are off Friday, October 2, 2026, for Rodeo Holiday. Fall break follows on October 29–30. Classes resume Monday, November 2. Thanksgiving break runs November 23–27.
Students are off for winter break from December 21, 2026, through January 4, 2027. January 4 is a staff workday, and students return Tuesday, January 5. Spring break runs March 22–26. Classes resume Monday, March 29.
Report cards are scheduled for October 16, 2026, and January 15 and April 9, 2027. May graduation dates are May 14 for Ponce de Leon High, May 17 for Poplar Springs High, May 18 for Bethlehem High and May 20 for Holmes County High. The regular school year ends Thursday, May 27. Check with each high school for ceremony times, locations and any separate senior requirements.
The four early-release dates are October 28 and December 18, 2026, and March 19 and May 27, 2027. The first three precede fall, winter and spring breaks; May 27 is the last student day. The annual calendars do not give dismissal times, so families should use their school's notice for pickup and bus arrangements.
Common questions
FAQs
When is the first day of school in Holmes County for 2026-2027?
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 12, 2026, for students following the regular Holmes District Schools calendar.
When is the last day of school in Holmes County in 2027?
The last student day is Thursday, May 27, 2027, with early release. One fourth-quarter summary in the color-coded calendar ends on May 28, but the dated last-day entry and written calendar identify May 27. May 28 is a staff post-planning day.
When is Thanksgiving break for Holmes County Schools in 2026?
Students are off Monday, November 23, through Friday, November 27, 2026. Including the surrounding weekends, they have nine consecutive calendar days away from regular classes. School is scheduled to resume Monday, November 30.
When is Christmas and winter break in 2026-2027?
The district's Christmas/Winter Break for students runs December 21, 2026, through January 4, 2027. Friday, December 18, is an early-release school day before the break.
When is spring break for Holmes County Schools in 2027?
Spring break is March 22–26, 2027. Friday, March 19, is an early-release school day, and classes resume Monday, March 29.
When are the early-release days in Holmes County Schools for 2026-2027?
The four scheduled early-release dates are October 28 and December 18, 2026, and March 19 and May 27, 2027. Students attend school on these dates but are dismissed early. May 27 is also the last student day.
Does the 2026-2027 calendar include hurricane make-up days?
The approved district calendars do not designate specific hurricane make-up dates. If weather causes a closure, check district announcements and school messages for any changes to the published schedule.
Is there school on Rodeo Holiday in 2026?
No. Students are off Friday, October 2, 2026, for Rodeo Holiday. With the weekend, they have three consecutive days off and are scheduled to return Monday, October 5.
About This Calendar
Data source & handling: The supplied one-page color-coded Holmes District Schools calendar matches the current official download byte for byte. The district’s matching written calendar supplies report-card dates, explicit returns and four named high-school graduations. Both calendars print Board approval on January 27, 2026, and are currently linked from Parent Resources. Dates are collected from district materials and organized into key dates, monthly calendars and calendar subscriptions. Visit Holmes County Schools’s official website.
Disclaimer: This independent reference follows the district’s regular student calendar. Confirm individual school/program schedules, shortened-day transportation, ceremony details and senior obligations directly. School clocks are local Central Time.
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