Visual Calendar
Official calendar scans for Dougherty County School System. Click any image to open full-screen.
School Calendar
Download Dougherty County School System's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 14,000 students across 24 schools in Georgia. Classes begin August 3, 2026 and end May 26, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Dougherty County School System before scheduling around them.
About the District
Details and contact information for Dougherty County School System.
Common Questions
Dougherty County School System Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for Dougherty County School System is August 3, 2026.
Spring Break is scheduled from April 5 to April 9, 2027. All schools and offices will be closed.
Christmas Break is part of the Winter Break, which runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Winter Break is from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027. All schools and offices are closed during this period.
Thanksgiving Holidays are scheduled from November 24 to November 27, 2026. All schools and offices will be closed.
The last day of school is May 21, 2027, and it will be an early release day.
Labor Day will be observed on September 7, 2026. All schools and offices will be closed.
Fall Break is scheduled from October 6 to October 9, 2026. All schools and offices will be closed.
MLK Holiday will be observed on January 18, 2027. All schools and offices will be closed.
Memorial Day will be observed on May 31, 2027. All schools and offices will be closed.
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