If you’re a Virginia Beach parent, teacher, or student, you need one page you can trust for the 2026-2027 school year. That’s what this is. We verified this directly from the Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) official website, using the district’s published 2026-2027 school calendar PDF.
Virginia Beach City Public Schools is the largest school division in Hampton Roads, serving students across the city of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The 2026-2027 academic year runs from August 24, 2026, through June 11, 2027. Below you’ll find the Virginia Beach City Public Schools Calendar 2026-27 first day of school, holidays, quarter dates, and the Virginia Beach City Public Schools spring break 2027 dates, all pulled straight from the official calendar.
Parents bookmark this page because school calendars change, links move, and PDFs get buried on district websites. Having one clean, updated reference means you’re never scrambling to find the first day of school or spring break dates when relatives ask or you’re booking a flight.
At-a-Glance Summary
Here’s the quick version parents actually search for.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First day of school (students) | Aug. 24, 2026 |
| Last day of school (students) | June 11, 2027 |
| Minimum instructional days | Virginia law generally requires at least 180 instructional days or 990 instructional hours |
| Next upcoming holiday (as of Sept. 5, 2026) | Veterans Day — Nov. 11, 2026 |
| Spring break | March 29 – April 2, 2027 |
| Winter break | Dec. 21–31, 2026; Jan. 1, 2027 |
Key Dates Table — Virginia Beach City Public Schools Calendar 26-27
This is the full breakdown of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools Calendar 2026 27 template, straight from the official PDF. Use it as your printable reference.
| Event | Start Date | End Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Aug. 24, 2026 | — | All students |
| Labor Day | Sept. 4, 2026 | Sept. 7, 2026 | Schools closed both days |
| Veterans Day | Nov. 11, 2026 | — | Schools closed |
| Thanksgiving Break | Nov. 25, 2026 | Nov. 27, 2026 | Schools closed |
| Winter Break | Dec. 21, 2026 | Jan. 1, 2027 | Includes New Year’s Day |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Jan. 18, 2027 | — | Schools closed |
| Presidents Day | Feb. 15, 2027 | — | Schools closed |
| Spring Break | March 29, 2027 | April 2, 2027 | Schools closed |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | — | Schools closed |
| Juneteenth (observed) | June 18, 2027 | — | Schools closed |
| Flex Staff Days (no students) | Aug. 14, 2026 | — | Also Nov. 3, 2026 and June 14, 2027 |
| Staff Days (no students) | Aug. 17, 2026 | Aug. 21, 2026 | Also Sept. 28, Nov. 2, Jan. 25–26, April 9 |
| Adjusted Dismissal — High School | June 8, 2027 | June 10, 2027 | High school students only |
| Adjusted Dismissal — All Students | June 11, 2027 | — | Last day of school |
| High School Graduation | June 8, 2027 | June 12, 2027 | |
| Quarter 1 | Aug. 24, 2026 | Oct. 30, 2026 | |
| Quarter 2 | Nov. 4, 2026 | Jan. 22, 2027 | |
| Quarter 3 | Jan. 27, 2027 | April 8, 2027 | |
| Quarter 4 | April 12, 2027 | June 11, 2027 |
Source: Virginia Beach City Public Schools official 2026-2027 calendar PDF (adopted Nov. 12, 2024; revised July 15, 2026).
Month-by-Month Breakdown
For parents who want to plan month by month, here’s every key date organized by calendar month.
| Month | Key Date(s) | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | Aug. 14 | Flex Staff Day, no students |
| August 2026 | Aug. 17–21 | Staff Days, no students |
| August 2026 | Aug. 24 | First day of school |
| September 2026 | Sept. 4 & 7 | Labor Day — schools closed |
| September 2026 | Sept. 28 | Staff Day, no students |
| October 2026 | Oct. 30 | End of Quarter 1 |
| November 2026 | Nov. 2 | Staff Day / Q1 makeup date |
| November 2026 | Nov. 3 | Flex Staff Day |
| November 2026 | Nov. 4 | Start of Quarter 2 |
| November 2026 | Nov. 11 | Veterans Day — schools closed |
| November 2026 | Nov. 25–27 | Thanksgiving Break |
| December 2026 | Dec. 21–31 | Winter Break |
| January 2027 | Jan. 1 | Winter Break continues (New Year’s Day) |
| January 2027 | Jan. 18 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| January 2027 | Jan. 22 | End of Quarter 2 |
| January 2027 | Jan. 25–26 | Staff Days / Q2 makeup date (Jan. 25) |
| January 2027 | Jan. 27 | Start of Quarter 3 |
| February 2027 | Feb. 15 | Presidents Day |
| March 2027 | March 29 | Spring Break begins |
| April 2027 | April 2 | Spring Break ends |
| April 2027 | April 8 | End of Quarter 3 |
| April 2027 | April 9 | Staff Day / Q3 makeup date |
| April 2027 | April 12 | Start of Quarter 4 |
| May 2027 | May 31 | Memorial Day |
| June 2027 | June 8–10 | Adjusted dismissal, high school students |
| June 2027 | June 8–12 | High School Graduation |
| June 2027 | June 11 | Adjusted dismissal, all students / Last day of school |
| June 2027 | June 14 | Flex Staff Day |
| June 2027 | June 18 | Juneteenth (observed) |
Always double-check and verify calendar dates from the official VBCPS website before finalizing travel, work leave, or childcare plans. Calendars can be revised after adoption, and this one was already revised once, on July 15, 2026.
Download the Official Calendar
You can download the official Virginia Beach City Public Schools Calendar 2026-27 printable PDF directly from the district’s own hosting link here:
Download the Official VBCPS 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF)
This is the exact calendar VBCPS publishes and updates, so it’s the safest copy to print, save, or share with babysitters, grandparents, and coaches.
See also: School Holiday List 2026–2027 USA: Complete Guide for Every Family
About Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Virginia Beach City Public Schools is the largest school division in Hampton Roads, serving approximately 64,000 students across 85 schools and centers. The division is led by Superintendent Dr. Donald Robertson. VBCPS offers a wide range of programs, including STEM, gifted education, and career and technical education, and serves a large military-connected community because of Virginia Beach’s proximity to major military installations. The division office is located at 2512 George Mason Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0038.
What Parents in Virginia Beach Should Know This Year
Two things stand out on the 2026-2027 calendar. First, Labor Day closure spans two days, Sept. 4 and Sept. 7. That’s not a typo. Virginia’s Code requires school divisions to close on the Friday before Labor Day when the school year starts before Labor Day, and since VBCPS opens on Aug. 24, that Friday closure applies here. Second, spring break runs March 29 through April 2, 2027, a full week. If you’re planning a spring trip, this is the window to build around.
Also worth noting: high schoolers get adjusted dismissal days from June 8–10, ahead of the June 11 last day for everyone else. If you have a graduating senior, mark June 8–12 for graduation ceremonies.
How Virginia Beach Compares to Neighboring Districts
Hampton Roads school divisions, including Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach, generally align their calendars closely because of shared state requirements and regional coordination on things like teacher recruitment and shared families across district lines. That said, exact first-day, break, and last-day dates can differ by a few days from one division to the next, and each division sets its own calendar independently. If you have children in more than one Hampton Roads district, or you’re comparing calendars before choosing a school, check the official calendar page for each specific division rather than assuming dates match. We only publish verified VBCPS dates on this page.
Planning a Family Trip? Best Times to Travel
Spring break, March 29 – April 2, 2027, is your longest guaranteed stretch tied to a school break and the best window for a family trip without pulling kids out of class. Winter break, Dec. 21, 2026 through Jan. 1, 2027, is longer overall but overlaps with the busiest and most expensive travel dates of the year. Thanksgiving break, Nov. 25–27, 2026, is short but useful for a quick regional trip. If flexibility matters more than cost, spring break is your best bet.
See also: Salem-Keizer School District Calendar 2026-2027 | Printable PDF
School Closings History in Virginia Beach
The 2026–2027 VBCPS calendar includes several staff days when students are not scheduled to attend school, including Nov. 2, Jan. 25–26, and April 9. These dates may be used for makeup purposes if the superintendent designates them following weather-related or emergency school closures.
The official calendar states that when schools close because of inclement weather or emergency conditions, makeup days will be designated by the superintendent and may include available staff days or holidays. Therefore, parents should not assume that a particular staff day will automatically become a student makeup day.
Any additional closures or changes to the school calendar should be confirmed through the official VBCPS website and district announcements.
FAQs
Q: When does school start in Virginia Beach City Public Schools for 2026-2027?
A: The first day of school for students is August 24, 2026. This date comes directly from the official VBCPS 2026-2027 calendar.
Q: When is the last day of school for VBCPS?
A: The last day of school for all students is June 11, 2027. High school students have adjusted dismissal starting June 8, 2027.
Q: When is spring break for Virginia Beach City Public Schools in 2027?
A: Spring break runs from March 29 to April 2, 2027. Schools are closed for the entire week.
Q: How many school days does VBCPS have this year?
A: Virginia state law requires a minimum of 180 instructional days or 990 instructional hours per school year, and VBCPS builds its calendar around this requirement. The exact final count can shift slightly if makeup days are needed.
Q: Are there any school closings or delays I should know about?
A: The calendar already includes planned closures for holidays, staff days, and breaks, plus three built-in makeup dates (Nov. 2, Jan. 25, and April 9) in case of weather-related closures. Any additional snow days or emergency closures are announced by the district in real time and may push the last day of school later than June 11.
Final Word
Bookmark this page now, because you’ll want it again in December when winter break planning starts and again in March when spring break searches spike. For real-time school closings, delays, and any last-minute calendar changes, always check the official VBCPS website directly, since districts can adjust dates after adoption, and this calendar was already revised once since it was first approved. We’ll keep this page updated as new information comes from the district, but the official site is always your final word on anything time-sensitive.
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