Last updated: October 2, 2026

Quick answer: Coming up in October and November 2026:

Guilford County Schools students are off Fri, Oct 30 and Tue, Nov 3 (teacher workdays), Wed, Nov 11 (Veterans Day) and Wed–Fri, Nov 25–27 (Thanksgiving).
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools are off Nov 11 and Nov 25–27.
Alamance-Burlington Schools are off Fri, Oct 2 and Mon, Oct 26 (teacher workdays), Nov 11 and Nov 25–27.
Winter break starts Mon, Dec 21 for all three.

Teacher workdays sneak up on all of us! Here’s every no-school day this fall for Triad public schools, plus our favorite camps and things to do when the kids are home.

Triad No-School Days: October–November 2026

Date	Guilford County (GCS)	Winston-Salem/Forsyth (WS/FCS)	Alamance-Burlington (ABSS)
Mon, Oct 26	School	School	No school (teacher workday)
Fri, Oct 30	No school (teacher workday)	School	School
Tue, Nov 3 (Election Day)	No school (teacher workday)	No school (teacher workday)	No school (teacher workday)
Wed, Nov 11 (Veterans Day)	No school	No school	No school
Wed–Fri, Nov 25–27 (Thanksgiving)	No school	No school	No school

Coming up: Winter Break

GCS: Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 (back Mon, Jan 4)
WS/FCS: Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027
ABSS: Dec 21–31, 2026 (check the district calendar for January)

Charter, private and year-round schools have their own calendars, so check with your school. Districts can change dates for weather make-up days.

What to Do on a No-School Day in the Triad

School’s Out Camps & Drop-Off Care

Many Triad camps run “school’s out” days that line up with teacher workdays. Call ahead, since they fill up fast.

Proehlific Park (Greensboro) – sports and games, full day | proehlificpark.com
Ultimate Kids: Home of Tumblebees (Greensboro) – gymnastics, trampolines and crafts | ultimate-kids.com
The Little Gym (Greensboro) – half- or full-day camps for ages 3–12 | thelittlegym.com
Greensboro Children’s Museum – school’s-out camps | mbcmuseum.com
Camp Kaleideum (Winston-Salem) – science camps for K–5 | kaleideum.org/camps
Kids Clubhouse (High Point) – full-day care, K–8 | thekidsclubhouse.net
Carolina Elite (High Point) – trampoline and tumbling camp | carolinatrampoline.com
YMCA – many branches run school’s-out programs; check your local Y

Fall Fun Outside (October days off)

Pumpkin patches & corn mazes: Oct 26 and Oct 30 are perfect weekday visits with smaller crowds. Zane’s Clodbuster Farms in Kernersville is open weekdays 3–7 p.m. | Our pumpkin patch guide
Apple picking | Apple farms near the Triad
Halloween events (Oct 30 is the day before Halloween!) | Halloween events & trunk-or-treats
Parks & playgrounds | Greensboro parks guide

Rainy Day & Indoor Ideas

Greensboro Science Center, Kaleideum (Winston-Salem), Greensboro Children’s Museum or the Qubein Children’s Museum (High Point)
Trampoline parks, bowling and skating rinks
The public library: many branches host weekday programs
Indoor attractions in the Triad

Veterans Day (Wed, Nov 11)

Attend a local Veterans Day ceremony or parade
Write thank-you cards for veterans or a VA center
Visit Guilford Courthouse National Military Park in Greensboro (free) and walk the 2.25-mile paved loop

Thanksgiving Week (Nov 25–27)

Run a turkey trot on Thanksgiving morning | Turkey Trots in the Triad 2026
Kick off the holidays: the Tanglewood Festival of Lights opens. Nov 13 and Winter Wonderlights at the Greensboro Science Center opens. Nov 18 | Christmas lights in the Triad
Shop the Craftsmen’s Christmas Classic at the Greensboro Coliseum. Nov 27–29 | November festivals

Tips for Working Parents

Book camps early. Workday camps often fill a week or two ahead.
Team up. Trade off days with another family: you take Oct 30, they take Nov 3.
Check your employer’s calendar. Some offices close Nov 11; most don’t.
Save the date table. Screenshot it or add the dates to your phone calendar now.

Frequently Asked Questions

When are the Guilford County Schools teacher workdays in fall 2026?

GCS students are off for teacher workdays on Friday, Oct 30 and Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026. Schools are also closed Nov 11 for Veterans Day and Nov 25–27 for Thanksgiving.

Is there school on Veterans Day 2026 in the Triad?

No. Guilford County, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County and Alamance-Burlington Schools are all closed Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026.

How many days off for Thanksgiving 2026?

GCS, WS/FCS and ABSS students are off Wednesday through Friday, Nov 25–27, 2026.

When does winter break start for Triad schools in 2026?

Monday, Dec 21, 2026 for Guilford County, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County and Alamance-Burlington Schools. GCS students return Jan 4 and WS/FCS students return Jan 5, 2027.

What can kids do on a teacher workday near Greensboro?

Try a school’s-out camp (Proehlific Park, Ultimate Kids, The Little Gym), a weekday pumpkin patch visit, a museum, or a park day. See our full list above.

More for School Breaks

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