Forsyth County Schools Calendar 2026-27
The next school break in Forsyth County Schools is the Thanksgiving break: Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27.
All school breaks and days off for Forsyth County Schools.
54,864 students
Breaks, holidays and days off
| Break | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Aug 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Labor Day - Student/Staff Holiday | Sep 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Fall break | Sep 28 – Oct 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Professional Development (Student Holiday) | Oct 19, 2026 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 23 – 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Winter break | Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | 12 |
| New Year's Day - Student/Staff Holiday | Jan 1, 2027 | 1 |
| Professional Development (Student Holiday) | Jan 4, 2027 | 1 |
| MLK Day - Student/Staff Holiday | Jan 18, 2027 | 1 |
| Student/Staff Holiday | Feb 12 – 15, 2027 | 4 |
| Professional Development (Student Holiday) | Feb 16, 2027 | 1 |
| Professional Development (Student Holiday) | Mar 15, 2027 | 1 |
| Spring break | Apr 5 – 9, 2027 | 5 |
| Last day of school | May 27, 2027 | 1 |
| First day of school | Aug 5, 2027 | 1 |
| Labor Day - Student/Staff Holiday | Sep 6, 2027 | 1 |
| Fall break | Sep 27 – Oct 1, 2027 | 5 |
| Professional Development (Student Holiday) | Oct 18, 2027 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 22 – 26, 2027 | 5 |
| Winter break | Dec 20 – 31, 2027 | 12 |
| Professional Development (Student Holiday) | Jan 3, 2028 | 1 |
| MLK Day - Student/Staff Holiday | Jan 17, 2028 | 1 |
| Student/Staff Holiday | Feb 18 – 21, 2028 | 4 |
| Professional Development (Student Holiday) | Feb 22, 2028 | 1 |
| Professional Development (Student Holiday) | Mar 20, 2028 | 1 |
| Spring break | Apr 3 – 7, 2028 | 5 |
| Last day of school | May 25, 2028 | 1 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Source: Official source (Forsyth County Schools). Last checked: October 12, 2026. More about our sources
School breaks in Forsyth County Schools this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Forsyth County Schools have 4 breaks, adding up to 27 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 Forsyth County Schools have in 2026-2027?
27 days including weekends, spread over 4 breaks.
Do these dates apply to every school in Forsyth County Schools?
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.