DeKalb County Schools calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Friday, August 7, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Friday, August 7, 2026 | |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 1 day |
| PD Day | September 8, 2026 | 1 day |
| Fall Break | October 12–13, 2026 | 2 days |
| Veterans Day (labeled Holiday) | November 11, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23–27, 2026 | 5 days |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 5, 2027 | 16 days |
| MLK Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| February Break (Make-up Day + PD Day) | February 15–16, 2027 | 2 days |
| Spring Break | March 22–26, 2027 | 5 days |
| April Break (Make-up Day + Flex/PD Day) | April 26–27, 2027 | 2 days |
| Last day of school | Wednesday, May 26, 2027 |
Worth knowing: February 15 and April 26 are days off only if the weather holds; they become school days if closures need making up.
Source: DeKalb County Schools 2026–27 academic calendar. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
The 2027–28 calendar hasn't been adopted yet. DeKalb County Schools typically starts early August; school boards usually approve the following year's calendar between January and May. This page will be updated when the district publishes it.
Questions parents ask
When does school start for DeKalb County Schools in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Friday, August 7, 2026.
When is DeKalb County Schools' Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 23–27, 2026.
When is DeKalb County Schools' winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 5, 2027. Students return Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
When is DeKalb County Schools' spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 22–26, 2027.
When is the last day of school for DeKalb County Schools?
The 2026–27 school year ends Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
Has DeKalb County Schools released its 2027–28 calendar?
Not yet. School boards usually approve the following year's calendar between January and May; this page will be updated when the district publishes it.
About DeKalb County Schools
DeKalb County School District serves about 88,000 students in DeKalb County. Official site: dekalbschoolsga.org.
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