2024-2025 traditional school calendars for Wake, Durham, Orange, Cumberland and Johnston counties
It won’t be long until students return to the classroom.
With that in mind, it’s worth a look at this school year’s calendar to know when families can plan for days off, early dismissals and cherished holiday breaks.
WRAL.com has numerous other stories for children and parents as they get ready for the return of the school day routine and balancing assignments with work and family responsibilities.
We’ve compiled some of the key dates on the traditional 2024-2025 calendar for 10-month school systems in the Triangle area.
Wake County Public School System
First day of school: Aug. 27
Workdays: Sept. 20, Oct. 3, Oct. 14, Nov. 1, Nov. 5, Jan. 2, Jan. 21, Feb. 17, March 14, April 7, May 2, June 16-17
Thanksgiving break: Nov. 27-29
Winter break: Dec. 23-Jan. 1
Spring break: March 31-April 4
Final day of school: June 13
The complete calendar is viewable here.
Durham Public Schools
First day of school: Aug. 26
Workdays: August 19-23, September 23, October 25, November 5, November 27, January 3, January 21, February 17, March 10, April 21, June 12-13
Thanksgiving break: Nov. 27-29
Winter break: Dec. 23-Jan. 3
Spring break: March 31-April 4
Final day of school: June 11
Early release days: Nov. 26, Dec. 20, Feb. 14, May 9, June 11
The complete calendar is viewable here.
Orange County Schools
First day of school: Aug. 26
Workdays: Oct. 4, Oct. 25, Nov. 4, Nov. 5, Nov. 27, Jan. 3, Jan. 27, Jan. 28, Feb. 28, April 7
Thanksgiving break: Nov. 28-29
Winter break: Dec. 23-Jan. 2
Spring break: March 31-April 4
Final day of school: June 6
Early release days: Oct. 24, June 6
The complete calendar is viewable here.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools
First day of school: Aug. 26
Workdays: Sept. 27, Oct. 3, Nov. 1, Nov. 5, Nov. 25-27, Dec. 11, Jan. 3, Jan. 24, Jan. 29, Feb. 10, March 7, March 28
Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 25-Nov. 29
Winter Break: Dec. 23-Jan. 3
Spring Break: March 31-April 4
Final day of school: June 12
The complete calendar is viewable here.
Cumberland County Schools
First day of school: Aug. 26
Workdays: Oct. 22, Feb. 18, May 27, May 28, May 29, May 30, Oct. 21, Nov. 5, Nov. 27, Jan. 2, Jan. 3, Feb. 17, March 14
Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 28-29
Winter Break: Dec. 23-Jan. 3
Spring Break: April 14-18
Final day of school: May 23
The complete calendar is viewable here.
Johnston County Schools
First day of school: Aug. 26,
Workdays: Oct. 22, Nov. 5, Jan. 3, Feb. 17, March 11, March 12
Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 27-29
Winter Break: Dec. 23-Jan. 3
Spring Break: April 14-18
Final day of school: May 22
Early release days: Sept. 27, Jan. 29, May 22
The complete calendar is viewable here.
