Gwinnett County Public Schools calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 1 day |
| Fall Break | October 12–16, 2026 | 5 days |
| 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 |
| February Break (School Holiday) | February 12–16, 2027 | 5 days |
| Spring Break | April 5–9, 2027 | 5 days |
| Last day of school | Wednesday, May 26, 2027 |
Worth knowing: Three days are learn-from-home digital days (Sep 18, Nov 3, Mar 19), and there are early-release days for K-8 conferences and high school exams.
Source: Gwinnett County Public Schools 2026–27 academic calendar. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
Gwinnett County Public Schools has already adopted its 2027–28 calendar. The first day of school is Wednesday, August 4, 2027, and the last day is May 24, 2028. Breaks and holidays for that year go on this page as the district publishes them.
Source: Gwinnett County Public Schools 2027–28 academic calendar. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Questions parents ask
When does school start for Gwinnett County Public Schools in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
When is Gwinnett County Public Schools' Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 23–27, 2026.
When is Gwinnett County Public Schools' winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027. Students return Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
When is Gwinnett County Public Schools' spring break in 2027?
Spring break is April 5–9, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Gwinnett County Public Schools?
The 2026–27 school year ends Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
Has Gwinnett County Public Schools released its 2027–28 calendar?
Yes — the 2027–28 first day of school is Wednesday, August 4, 2027.
About Gwinnett County Public Schools
Gwinnett County Public Schools serves about 182,000 students in Gwinnett County. Official site: gcpsk12.org.
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