Visual Calendar
Official calendar scans for Gadsden City Schools (GCS). Click any image to open full-screen.
School Calendar
Download Gadsden City Schools (GCS)'s 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 5,000 students across 11 schools in Alabama. Classes begin August 12, 2026 and end May 27, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Gadsden City Schools (GCS) before scheduling around them.
About the District
Details and contact information for Gadsden City Schools (GCS).
Common Questions
Gadsden City Schools (GCS) Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in Gadsden City Schools is August 12, 2026.
Spring Break is scheduled from March 22 through March 26, 2027.
Christmas Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Winter Break coincides with the Christmas Holidays and takes place from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving Holiday is observed from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
The last day of school for students is May 27, 2027.
The second semester begins on January 6, 2027.
Fall Break for students is from October 12 through October 14, 2026.
Yes, E-Learning Days are scheduled for September 28, 2026 and April 26, 2027.
Schools are closed for Memorial Day on May 31, 2027.
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