Gwinnett County Public Schools serves 180,000 students across 140 schools in Georgia for the 2026–2027 school year. 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 scans for Gwinnett County Public Schools. Click any image to open full-screen.
School Calendar
Download Gwinnett County Public Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
About the District
Details and contact information for Gwinnett County Public Schools.
Common 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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