Cobb County Schools calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Monday, August 3, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Monday, August 3, 2026 | |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 1 day |
| Fall Break | September 21–25, 2026 | 5 days |
| Election Day (staff professional learning day) | November 3, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23–27, 2026 | 5 days |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027 | 15 days |
| MLK Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Mid-Winter Break (district calls it Winter Break) | February 15–19, 2027 | 5 days |
| Spring Break | April 5–9, 2027 | 5 days |
| Last day of school | Wednesday, May 19, 2027 |
Worth knowing: Four days are remote learn-from-home days (Aug 17, Oct 12, Dec 1, Mar 1), plus early-release days for October conferences, mid-December and the final week.
Source: Cobb County Schools 2026–27 academic calendar. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
Cobb County Schools has already adopted its 2027–28 calendar. The first day of school is Monday, August 2, 2027, and the last day is May 17, 2028. Breaks and holidays for that year go on this page as the district publishes them.
Source: Cobb County Schools 2027–28 academic calendar. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Questions parents ask
When does school start for Cobb County Schools in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Monday, August 3, 2026.
When is Cobb County Schools' Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 23–27, 2026.
When is Cobb County Schools' winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027. Students return Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
When is Cobb County Schools' spring break in 2027?
Spring break is April 5–9, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Cobb County Schools?
The 2026–27 school year ends Wednesday, May 19, 2027.
Has Cobb County Schools released its 2027–28 calendar?
Yes — the 2027–28 first day of school is Monday, August 2, 2027.
About Cobb County Schools
Cobb County School District serves about 107,000 students in Cobb County. Official site: cobbk12.org.
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