Gwinnett County Public Schools Calendar (2026-2027)
Calendar by educounty.net
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| July 3, 2026 | Independence Day Holiday |
| July 21, 2026 | Administrative Staff Meeting |
| July 27-31, 2026 | Required Pre-planning / Staff Development (#1-5) |
| August 3-4, 2026 | Required Pre-planning / Staff Development (#6-7) |
| August 5, 2026 | First Day of School |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day (Systemwide Holiday) |
| September 18, 2026 | Digital Learning Day #1 |
| October 12-16, 2026 | Fall Break (School Holidays) |
| October 28-29, 2026 | Early Release for Elementary & Middle School |
| November 3, 2026 | Digital Learning Day #2 |
| November 23-27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break (School Holidays) |
| December 16-18, 2026 | Early Release for High School Exams |
| December 18, 2026 | End of 1st Semester (Day 87) |
| December 21-31, 2026 | Winter Break (School Holidays) |
| January 1, 2027 | Winter Break (School Holiday) |
| January 4, 2027 | Teacher Planning / Staff Development (#8) – Student Holiday |
| January 5, 2027 | Begin 2nd Semester (Day 88) |
| January 18, 2027 | MLK Jr. Day (Systemwide Holiday) |
| February 12-16, 2027 | Student/Teacher Holidays (School Holidays) |
| March 3-4, 2027 | Early Release for Elementary & Middle School |
| March 19, 2027 | Digital Learning Day #3 |
| April 5-9, 2027 | Spring Break (School Holidays) |
| May 24-26, 2027 | Early Release for High School Exams |
| May 26, 2027 | Last Day of School (Day 180) |
| May 27-28, 2027 | Teacher Post-planning / Staff Development (#9-10) |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day (Systemwide Holiday) |
Gwinnett County Public Schools 2026–2027 FAQs
1. When does the 2026–2027 school year start?
The first day of school is August 5, 2026.
2. When is the last day of school?
The last day of school is May 26, 2027.
3. When is Fall Break?
Fall Break is scheduled for October 12–16, 2026.
4. When is Thanksgiving Break?
Thanksgiving Break runs from November 23–27, 2026.
5. When is Winter Break?
Winter Break runs from December 21–31, 2026 and includes January 1, 2027.
6. When is Spring Break?
Spring Break is scheduled for April 5–9, 2027.
7. When do semesters begin and end?
- 1st Semester Ends: December 18, 2026
- 2nd Semester Begins: January 5, 2027
8. What are the Digital Learning Days?
- September 18, 2026
- November 3, 2026
- March 19, 2027
9. What are the major systemwide holidays?
- Independence Day – July 3, 2026
- Labor Day – September 7, 2026
- MLK Jr. Day – January 18, 2027
- Memorial Day – May 31, 2027
10. Are there early release days?
- Elementary & Middle: October 28–29, 2026; March 3–4, 2027
- High School Exams: December 16–18, 2026; May 24–26, 2027
Calendar Disclaimer
The school calendar provided on this page is taken from the official Gwinnett School County GA School District website. Please note that all dates and events are subject to change at the discretion of the school district. For the most accurate and updated information, please refer to the official district website or contact the school helpline.