DCSD Calendar 2026-27: DeKalb County School District Calendar
The next school break in DeKalb County School District is the Thanksgiving break: Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27.
All school breaks and days off for DeKalb County School District.
91,752 students
Breaks, holidays and days off
| Break | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | Aug 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Labor Day | Sep 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Teachers' Virtual Workday | Oct 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Fall break | Oct 6 – 9, 2026 | 4 |
| Independent Learner/Professional Development Day | Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 23 – 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Winter break | Dec 21 – 31, 2026 | 11 |
| New Year's Day | Jan 1, 2027 | 1 |
| Post/Pre-Planning Day | Jan 4, 2027 | 1 |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Jan 18, 2027 | 1 |
| Presidents' Day | Feb 15, 2027 | 1 |
| February Break | Feb 16 – 19, 2027 | 4 |
| Professional Development Day | Mar 15, 2027 | 1 |
| Spring break | Apr 5 – 9, 2027 | 5 |
| Last Day of School | May 27, 2027 | 1 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Source: Official source (DeKalb County School District). Last checked: October 12, 2026. More about our sources
School breaks in DeKalb County School District this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in DeKalb County School District have 4 breaks, adding up to 25 days off including weekends.
The table above lists every break, along with other days off such as federal holidays where the district has published them.
Does this calendar apply to your school?
The dates on this page come from the district's published calendar and apply to its public schools. Private schools and many charter schools set their own calendars. Districts can also change their calendar during the year, for example to make up snow days, so check the district website for the latest version.
Frequently asked questions
How many days of breaks does DeKalb County School District have in 2026-2027?
25 days including weekends, spread over 4 breaks.
Do these dates apply to every school in DeKalb County School District?
They apply to the district's public schools. Private schools and some charter schools set their own calendars, so check with your child's school.