School calendar 2026 – 2027 — DeKalb County
School starts August 3, 2026; fall break runs October 6–9; Thanksgiving runs November 25–27; winter break runs December 21–31; spring break runs April 5–9, 2027; the last day is May 27, 2027.
Verified Nov 6, 2026 Source: DeKalb County School District
School year dates
Download ICS| Dates | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 27 – 31, 2026 | Pre-planning days | School |
| August 3, 2026 | First day of school | School |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day — no school | School |
| October 5, 2026 | Teachers’ virtual workday — no school for students | School |
| October 6 – 9, 2026 | Fall Break — no school | Break |
| October 12, 2026 | Indigenous Peoples’ / Columbus Day — no school | School |
| November 3, 2026 | Independent learner / professional development day — no school for students | School |
| November 25 – 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break — no school | Break |
| December 18, 2026 | Last day of first semester | School |
| December 21 – 31, 2026 | Winter Break — no school | Break |
| January 1, 2027 | New Year’s Day — no school | School |
| January 4, 2027 | Post-planning / pre-planning day — no school for students | School |
| January 5, 2027 | First day of second semester | School |
| January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day — no school | School |
| February 15, 2027 | Presidents Day — no school | School |
| February 16 – 19, 2027 | February Break — no school | Break |
| March 15, 2027 | Professional development day — no school for students | School |
| April 5 – 9, 2027 | Spring Break — no school | Break |
| May 27, 2027 | Last day of school | School |
| May 28, 2027 | Post-planning day — no school for students | School |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day — no school | School |
School-level events (conferences, report cards) may differ from this district calendar. Check with your school for those dates.
What this calendar does not cover
The calendar published by the district applies to public schools. Private schools, charter schools and child care programs set their own dates.
Weather closure days are not known in advance. The decision is announced that morning, and make-up days can shift the end of the year.
How to use the ICS file
The download link produces an .ics file that works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook. Each event covers the whole day, which avoids time zone shifts on import.
Questions parents ask
When does school start in DeKalb County?
August 3, 2026, and January 5, 2027 for First day of second semester.
When is winter break in DeKalb County?
Winter break runs December 21–31, 2026.
When is spring break in DeKalb County?
Spring break runs April 5–9, 2027.
When is the last day of school in DeKalb County?
The last day is May 27, 2027.
Does DeKalb County close for Thanksgiving?
Schools are closed November 25–27, 2026.
Where do these dates come from?
They come from DeKalb County School District, checked on November 6, 2026. A district can revise its calendar during the year, so confirm with your school before booking travel.