Richmond City Public Schools School Calendar

2026-27 School Year • Virginia

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First Day of School
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Last Day of School
Friday, June 11, 2027
Today•

Weekend

Next 7 Days

Sat3
Sun4
Mon5
Tue6
Wed7
Thu8
Fri9
OpenClosedEarlyWeekend

October 2026

S
M
T
W
T
F
S
OpenClosedEarly DismissalBreakWeekend

Coming Up

Indigenous Peoples' Day
9 days
Veterans Day
39 days
Thanksgiving Break
53 days
+6 more events this year

School Breaks

Thanksgiving Break
Fall Break
Nov 25 - Nov 27
Winter Break
Winter Break
Dec 21 - Jan 1
Spring Break
Spring Break
Mar 29 - Apr 2

Holidays (No School)

Labor Day
Sep 7
Indigenous Peoples' Day
Oct 12
Veterans Day
Nov 11
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 18
Presidents' Day
Feb 15
Memorial Day
May 31

The Richmond City Public Schools school calendar for the 2026-27 school year runs from Tuesday, September 8, 2026 to Friday, June 11, 2027 in Richmond, Virginia.

  • •3 scheduled breaks and 6 holidays throughout the year
  • •Spring break: Mar 29 – Apr 2
  • •Winter break: Dec 21 – Jan 1

Richmond City Public Schools starts school 388 days later than most Virginia districts. Winter break starts 364 days later than the most common Virginia schedule.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richmond City Public Schools school open today?

No, today is Saturday - school is not in session on weekends.

When is the next day off for Richmond City Public Schools?

The next day off is Monday, October 12, 2026 for Indigenous Peoples' Day.

When is the first day of school for Richmond City Public Schools?

The first day of school for Richmond City Public Schools in 2026-27 is Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

When is the last day of school for Richmond City Public Schools?

The last day of school for Richmond City Public Schools in 2026-27 is Friday, June 11, 2027.

When is spring break for Richmond City Public Schools?

Spring break for Richmond City Public Schools is Monday, March 29, 2027 to Friday, April 2, 2027.

When is winter break for Richmond City Public Schools?

Winter break for Richmond City Public Schools is Monday, December 21, 2026 to Friday, January 1, 2027.

When do students go back to school after winter break?

Students in Richmond City Public Schools return to school after winter break on Monday, January 4, 2027. Winter break ends on Friday, January 1, 2027.

When is Thanksgiving break for Richmond City Public Schools?

Thanksgiving break for Richmond City Public Schools is Wednesday, November 25, 2026 to Friday, November 27, 2026.

How do I add Richmond City Public Schools calendar to my phone?

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What school district is Richmond, VA in?

Richmond, Virginia is served by Richmond City Public Schools. This page shows the 2026-27 school calendar including first day, last day, breaks, and holidays.

When does school start in Richmond?

School in Richmond (Richmond City Public Schools) starts on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 for the 2026-27 school year.

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Last updated: July 15, 2026

Source: Richmond City Public Schools Official Calendar