Charleston County School District · 2026-27
First student day August 11, 2026. Last student day May 27, 2027. This list has 29 full days off and 6 early-release or half days, 35 dates in all. Camp ideas for ages 0–6 are on Camps.
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Friday
Early release
School is in session for a shortened day. Dismissal time: check site for your school.
What to do that day. A short afternoon still fits a neighborhood playground. Hazel Parker Playground
Monday
No school
Holiday. Schools and offices closed.
What to do that day. Holiday hours differ by park. A free downtown walk when you have confirmed it is open: Waterfront Park & Pineapple Fountain
Friday
Half day
Half day for teacher planning. Dismissal time: check site for your school.
What to do that day. Half days leave a long afternoon. Hampton Park is a free downtown green. Hampton Park
Monday
No school
No school for students.
What to do that day. A rainy-day indoor room downtown: Children's Museum of the Lowcountry
Tuesday
No school
Schools closed.
What to do that day. Shem Creek is an easy Mount Pleasant stop with a playground and a walk. Shem Creek Park
Monday
No school
Schools closed. No school unless this date is used as a weather make-up day.
What to do that day. James Island County Park has room to roam. Park admission is on the spot page. James Island County Park
Tuesday
No school
Schools closed. No school unless this date is used as a weather make-up day.
What to do that day. Palmetto Islands County Park is the Mount Pleasant county park. Palmetto Islands County Park
Wednesday
No school
Schools and offices closed.
What to do that day. Folly Beach County Park is the barrier-island day. Vehicle price is on the spot page. Folly Beach County Park
Thursday
No school
Schools and offices closed. Thanksgiving Day.
What to do that day. Many programs close. If you want a beach walk, check holiday access first: Sullivan's Island Beach
Friday
No school
Schools and offices closed.
What to do that day. Isle of Palms County Park is the other public beach park. Isle of Palms County Park
Friday
Half day
Half day before winter break. Dismissal time: check site for your school.
What to do that day. The Battery is a stroller walk if the weather holds. The Battery & White Point Garden
Monday
No school
Schools and offices closed through January 1.
What to do that day. The Children's Museum lists Winter Wonderland camp December 21–23 for ages 5–7. See Camps for the price. A free outdoor backup: Waterfront Park & Pineapple Fountain
Tuesday
No school
Schools and offices closed.
What to do that day. Kids Garden Charleston labels December 21–25 as Winter Camp and is closed Christmas Eve. Details are on the camps page. Hampton Park
Wednesday
No school
Schools and offices closed.
What to do that day. This is the last day of the museum's first Winter Wonderland week. Camp link is on the camps page. Children's Museum of the Lowcountry
Thursday
No school
Schools and offices closed. Christmas Eve.
What to do that day. Kids Garden's packet lists Christmas Eve as closed. A walk only if you have checked access: The Battery & White Point Garden
Friday
No school
Schools and offices closed. Christmas Day.
What to do that day. Plan on closures. Confirm any stop before you go. Waterfront Park & Pineapple Fountain
Monday
No school
Schools and offices closed.
What to do that day. The museum's second Winter Wonderland week is December 28–30, ages 5–7. See Camps. Children's Museum of the Lowcountry
Tuesday
No school
Schools and offices closed.
What to do that day. Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park is a free pier walk. Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
Wednesday
No school
Schools and offices closed.
What to do that day. Last published day of the museum's second winter camp week. Hazel Parker Playground
Thursday
No school
Schools and offices closed.
What to do that day. New Year's Eve hours vary. Check before you head out. Hampton Park
Friday
No school
Schools and offices closed. New Year's Day.
What to do that day. Kids Garden lists New Year's Day as closed. Confirm any other stop. The Battery & White Point Garden
Monday
No school
No school for students. Students return January 5.
What to do that day. Mary Utsey Playground is a West Ashley play stop. Mary Utsey Playground
Monday
No school
Holiday. Schools and offices closed.
What to do that day. Holiday access varies. A free Mount Pleasant waterfront walk: Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
Friday
Early release
School is in session for a shortened day. Dismissal time: check site for your school.
What to do that day. Corrine Jones Playground is another West Ashley play stop for the extra hours. Corrine Jones Playground
Monday
No school
Schools closed.
What to do that day. Shem Creek Park is an easy weekday-off walk. Shem Creek Park
Friday
Early release
Early release for teacher planning. Dismissal time: check site for your school.
What to do that day. Angel Oak is a Johns Island afternoon if you want shade. Angel Oak Tree
Monday
No school
No school for students. Fourth quarter starts March 16.
What to do that day. Brittlebank Park is a downtown green by the river. Brittlebank Park
Monday
No school
Schools and offices closed through April 2.
What to do that day. Kids Garden's 2026–27 packet labels March 29–April 2 as Spring Break Camp. See Camps. A free downtown backup: Waterfront Park & Pineapple Fountain
Tuesday
No school
Schools and offices closed.
What to do that day. Hampton Park is the large downtown park. Hampton Park
Wednesday
No school
Schools and offices closed.
What to do that day. Folly Beach County Park for a beach day. Check the vehicle price on the spot page. Folly Beach County Park
Thursday
No school
Schools and offices closed.
What to do that day. James Island County Park if you want a sprayground and trails. James Island County Park
Friday
No school
Schools and offices closed. Students return April 5.
What to do that day. Angel Oak is a quiet island stop to end the week. Angel Oak Tree
Monday
No school
No school for students unless this date is used as a weather make-up day.
What to do that day. Palmetto Islands County Park is a full Mount Pleasant day. Palmetto Islands County Park
Thursday
Early release
Early release for teacher planning. Also the last day for Head Start and Child Development. Dismissal time: check site for your school.
What to do that day. Last-day afternoon idea: the fountain at Waterfront Park. Waterfront Park & Pineapple Fountain
Monday
No school
Schools and offices closed. This is after the K-12 last day on May 27. Early Head Start's last day on the calendar is June 4.
What to do that day. Beach holiday hours vary. Check before you go. Sullivan's Island Beach
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The 2026–27 CCSD closures, early releases, and half days, on one letter page.
