School calendar 2026 – 2027 — Gwinnett County
School starts August 5, 2026; fall break runs October 12–16; Thanksgiving runs November 23–27; winter break runs December 21 to January 4; spring break runs April 5–9, 2027; the last day is May 26, 2027.
Verified Nov 6, 2026 Source: Gwinnett County Public Schools
School year dates
Download ICS| Dates | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2026 | First day of school | School |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day — no school | School |
| September 18, 2026 | Digital Learning Day — students learn from home | School |
| October 12 – 16, 2026 | Fall Break — no school | Break |
| October 28 – 29, 2026 | Early release for grades K–8 — parent-teacher conferences | School |
| November 3, 2026 | Election Day and Digital Learning Day | School |
| November 23 – 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break — no school | Break |
| December 16 – 18, 2026 | Early release for high school exams | School |
| Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 | Winter Break — no school | Break |
| January 5, 2027 | First day of second semester | School |
| January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day — no school | School |
| February 12 – 16, 2027 | School holiday — no school | Break |
| March 19, 2027 | Digital Learning Day — students learn from home | School |
| April 5 – 9, 2027 | Spring Break — no school | Break |
| May 24 – 26, 2027 | Early release for high school exams | School |
| May 26, 2027 | Last day of school | 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 Gwinnett County?
August 5, 2026, and January 5, 2027 for First day of second semester.
When is winter break in Gwinnett County?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027.
When is spring break in Gwinnett County?
Spring break runs April 5–9, 2027.
When is the last day of school in Gwinnett County?
The last day is May 26, 2027.
Does Gwinnett County close for Thanksgiving?
Schools are closed November 23–27, 2026.
Where do these dates come from?
They come from Gwinnett County Public Schools, checked on November 6, 2026. A district can revise its calendar during the year, so confirm with your school before booking travel.