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North Carolina
Check public holidays and school term dates in North Carolina (NC), United States. Below is a quick reference for region-wide holiday dates and school calendar periods.
Today in North Carolina is Monday, April 6, 2026.
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Public holidays in North Carolina (NC) 2026
Public holidays in North Carolina include national dates such as New Year's Day and Christmas Day, along with region-specific holidays such as Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday and Good Friday.
HolidayDate
New Year's DayThursday, January 1
Martin Luther King Jr. BirthdayMonday, January 19
Good FridayFriday, April 3
Memorial DayMonday, May 25
Independence Day (observed)Friday, July 3
Labor DayMonday, September 7
Veterans DayWednesday, November 11
Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 26
Day after ThanksgivingFriday, November 27
Christmas EveThursday, December 24
Christmas DayFriday, December 25
Christmas Day additional holidayMonday, December 28
Source: NC Office of State Human Resources. Last checked: April 7, 2026.
School term dates in North Carolina 2026
These school dates are provided as a region-wide reference for North Carolina in 2026.
PeriodStartEndNotes
School calendarVaries by districtVaries by districtNorth Carolina public school units publish their own calendars. Use the official NCDPI education directory to find your district. Source
Winter breakVaries by districtVaries by districtCheck your district calendar through the NCDPI education directory. Source
Spring breakVaries by districtVaries by districtCheck your district calendar through the NCDPI education directory. Source
Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Last checked: April 7, 2026.