Gwinnett County Public Schools Calendar 2027-2028

Gwinnett County Public Schools has published its 2027-2028 calendar, approved by the school board. School starts Wednesday, August 4, 2027 and ends Wednesday, May 24, 2028, 180 student days. After the last day of the current year (May 26, 2027), that leaves 69 days of summer break.

First dayWed, Aug 4, 2027

Last dayWed, May 24, 2028

Spring breakApr 3-7, 2028

Winter breakDec 20 to Dec 31

All 2027-2028 dates

Gwinnett County Public Schools 2027-2028 dates
Date	Event
Wed, Aug 4, 2027	First day of school
Mon, Sep 6, 2027	Labor Day
Mon, Oct 11 to Fri, Oct 15, 2027	Fall Break · 5 school days off
Wed, Oct 27, 2027	Early release
Thu, Oct 28, 2027	Early release
Mon, Nov 22 to Fri, Nov 26, 2027	Thanksgiving Break · 5 school days off
Mon, Dec 20 to Fri, Dec 31, 2027	Winter Break · 10 school days off
Mon, Jan 3, 2028	Teacher workday, no school for students
Mon, Jan 17, 2028	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Fri, Feb 11 to Tue, Feb 15, 2028	Student/Teacher Holidays · 3 school days off
Wed, Mar 1, 2028	Early release
Thu, Mar 2, 2028	Early release
Mon, Apr 3 to Fri, Apr 7, 2028	Spring Break · 5 school days off
Wed, May 24, 2028	Last day of school

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Verified against Gwinnett County Public Schools’ official 2027-2028 calendar on September 24, 2026 (board-approved version). Confidence: High.

Source: Gwinnett County Public Schools 2027-28 School Year Calendar (PDF) · district calendar page

Note: Posted as the "Approved 2027-28 Calendar" on the district calendar page. Planned Digital Learning Days (all students learn from home; they count as school days): Sept 17 and March 17. Early release Oct 27-28 and March 1-2 is for elementary and middle schools only; high schools release early for exams Dec 15-17 and May 22-24. Jan 3 is a teacher planning day (student holiday), so students return Jan 4. The February school holidays are Feb 11-15; Presidents' Day (Feb 21, 2028) is a school day. GCPS makes up inclement weather days with Digital Learning Days and/or by extending the school day or year.

Frequently asked questions

When does Gwinnett County Public Schools start school in 2027?

Wednesday, August 4, 2027, the same week and weekday as in 2026.

When is spring break 2028 for Gwinnett County Public Schools?

Apr 3-7, 2028. Students return Monday, April 10, 2028.

When is winter break 2027 for Gwinnett County Public Schools?

Dec 20-31, 2027, ten school days off; back Tuesday, January 4, 2028.

When is the last day of school in 2028 for Gwinnett County Public Schools?

Wednesday, May 24, 2028.

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