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DeKalb County School District GA 2026–27 calendar dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Jul 27-31, 2026 | Pre-Planning Days |
| Aug 3, 2026 | First Day of School |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day - Schools Closed |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Teachers’ Virtual Workday - Students Do Not Report |
| Oct 6-9, 2026 | Fall Break - Schools Closed |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Indigenous Peoples’ Day / Columbus Day - Schools Closed |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Independent Learner / Professional Development Day |
| Nov 23-27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break - Schools Closed |
| Dec 18, 2026 | Last Day of First Semester |
| Dec 21-31, 2026 | Winter Break - Schools Closed |
| Jan 1, 2027 | New Year’s Day - Schools Closed |
| Jan 4, 2027 | Post-Planning Day - Students Do Not Report |
| Jan 5, 2027 | First Day of Second Semester |
| Jan 18, 2027 | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Schools Closed |
| Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents’ Day - Schools Closed |
| Feb 16-19, 2027 | February Break - Schools Closed |
| Mar 15, 2027 | Professional Development Day - Students Do Not Report |
| Apr 5-9, 2027 | Spring Break - Schools Closed |
| May 27, 2027 | Last Day of School |
| May 28, 2027 | Post-Planning Day - Students Do Not Report |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day - Schools Closed |
| Jun 19, 2027 | Juneteenth - Schools Closed |
DeKalb County School District 2026-2027 School Calendar FAQs
When is the first day of school in DeKalb County School District for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in DeKalb County School District is Monday, August 3, 2026.
When is spring break in DeKalb County School District for 2027?
Spring break for DeKalb County School District runs from Monday, April 5 through Friday, April 9, 2027.
When is Christmas break in DeKalb County School District for 2026?
Christmas break begins on Monday, December 21 and continues through Thursday, December 31, 2026.
When is winter break in DeKalb County School District?
Winter break for DeKalb County School District is observed from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break in DeKalb County School District for 2026?
Thanksgiving break is scheduled from Monday, November 23 through Friday, November 27, 2026.
What is the last day of school in DeKalb County School District for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is Thursday, May 27, 2027.
Are there any fall breaks in the DeKalb County School District 2026-2027 calendar?
Yes, fall break takes place from Tuesday, October 6 through Friday, October 9, 2026.
Is there a February break in DeKalb County School District?
Yes, February break is observed from Tuesday, February 16 through Friday, February 19, 2027.