Gwinnett County Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027

Gwinnett County Public Schools runs from August 5, 2026 to May 26, 2027: 180 instructional days, four breaks totaling 25 school days off, the longest being winter break (Dec 21 to Jan 1). Spring break is Apr 5-9, 2027, the same dates as neighboring Cobb County School District.

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First dayWed, Aug 5, 2026

Last dayWed, May 26, 2027

Spring breakApr 5-9, 2027back Mon, Apr 12, 2027

Winter breakDec 21 to Jan 1back Tue, Jan 5, 2027

All 2026-2027 dates

180 student days (district count) · Weekends are not listed. Past dates are dimmed.

Gwinnett County Public Schools 2026-2027 School Year Calendar dates
Date	Event
Wed, Aug 5, 2026	First day of school
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day
Mon, Oct 12 to Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Fall Break · 5 school days off
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	Early release
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	Early release
Mon, Nov 23 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Break · 5 school days off
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Winter Break · 10 school days off
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Fri, Feb 12 to Tue, Feb 16, 2027	Student/Teacher Holidays · 3 school days off
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day
Wed, Mar 3, 2027	Early release
Thu, Mar 4, 2027	Early release
Mon, Apr 5 to Fri, Apr 9, 2027	Spring Break · 5 school days off
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last day of school

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Verified against Gwinnett County Public Schools’ official 2026-2027 calendar on September 24, 2026 (board-approved version). Confidence: High.

Source: Gwinnett County Public Schools 2026-27 School Year Calendar (PDF) · district calendar page

Note: Posted as the "Approved 2026-27 Calendar" on the district calendar page; the district's 2026-27 Student Calendar (May 2026) shows the same dates. Planned Digital Learning Days (all students learn from home; they count as school days): Sept 18, Nov 3 (Election Day) and March 19. Early release Oct 28-29 and March 3-4 is for elementary and middle schools only (parent-teacher conferences, 2.5 hours early); high schools release early for exams Dec 16-18 and May 24-26. Jan 4 is a teacher planning day (student holiday), so students return Jan 5. GCPS makes up inclement weather days with Digital Learning Days and/or by extending the school day or year.

Break details

Nearby districts

District	First day	Spring break	Last day
Gwinnett County Public Schools	Aug 5	Apr 5-9	May 26
Cobb County School District	Aug 3	Apr 5-9	May 19

Frequently asked questions

When is spring break 2027 for Gwinnett County Public Schools?

Spring break is Mon, Apr 5 to Fri, Apr 9, 2027. The last day of school before it is Friday, April 2, 2027, and students return Monday, April 12, 2027.

When does the 2026-2027 school year start and end for Gwinnett County Public Schools?

The first day of school is Wednesday, August 5, 2026 and the last day is Wednesday, May 26, 2027, 180 student days in total.

Is there school on Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Gwinnett County Public Schools?

No. Monday, October 12, 2026 is a day off for students (Fall Break).

Is there school on Good Friday in Gwinnett County Public Schools?

Yes. Friday, March 26, 2027 is a regular school day on the 2026-2027 calendar.

Is there school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Gwinnett County Public Schools?

No. Monday, January 18, 2027 is a day off for students (Martin Luther King Jr. Day).

Where do these Gwinnett County Public Schools dates come from?

Source: the district's “Gwinnett County Public Schools 2026-27 School Year Calendar”, checked on September 24, 2026. We link the document on this page; if the district changes it, we update the dates and the “verified” date.

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About the district: Gwinnett County Public Schools is based in Lawrenceville, Georgia (Gwinnett County), with about 182,518 students in 141 schools (NCES Common Core of Data, 2024-25). District website: www.gcpsk12.org. See all Georgia school calendars.