For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 180,000 students across 140 schools in Georgia. Classes begin August 5, 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 Gwinnett County Public Schools before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for Gwinnett County Public Schools. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Gwinnett County Public Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for Gwinnett County Public Schools GCPS.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Gwinnett County Public Schools calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar Gwinnett County Public Schools published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against gcpsk12.org.
- ✓Board-approved version is used where the district marks one.
- ✓First and last day match the published calendar.
- ✓Breaks and holidays are listed with their full date ranges.
- ✓Teacher / no-school days are included where the district lists them.
- ✓Changes happen. Districts amend calendars mid-year — confirm with Gwinnett County Public Schools before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Gwinnett County Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school is August 5, 2026.
Spring break is from April 5 to April 9, 2027.
Christmas break is part of the winter break, which runs from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
Winter break is from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving break is from November 23 to November 27, 2026.
The last day of school is May 26, 2027.
The second semester begins on January 5, 2027.
Fall break is from October 12 to October 16, 2026.
Labor Day holiday is on September 7, 2026.
Memorial Day is on May 31, 2027.
Digital Learning Days are September 18, 2026; November 3, 2026; and March 19, 2027.
Early release (HS exams) is scheduled for December 16–18, 2026 and May 24–26, 2027.
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