GCPS Calendar 2026-27: Gwinnett County Public Schools Calendar
The fall break is under way, until Friday, October 16.
All school breaks and days off for Gwinnett County Public Schools.
182,518 students
Breaks, holidays and days off
| Break | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | Aug 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Labor Day | Sep 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Fall break | Oct 12 – 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 23 – 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Winter break | Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | 12 |
| Teacher Planning/Staff Development (Student Holiday) | Jan 4, 2027 | 1 |
| MLK Jr. Day | Jan 18, 2027 | 1 |
| Student/Teacher Holidays | Feb 12 – 16, 2027 | 5 |
| Spring break | Apr 5 – 9, 2027 | 5 |
| Last Day of School | May 26, 2027 | 1 |
| Memorial Day (Systemwide Holiday) | May 31, 2027 | 1 |
| First Day of School | Aug 4, 2027 | 1 |
| Labor day | Sep 6, 2027 | 1 |
| Fall break | Oct 11 – 15, 2027 | 5 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 22 – 26, 2027 | 5 |
| Winter break | Dec 20 – 31, 2027 | 12 |
| Teacher planning staff development student holiday | Jan 3, 2028 | 1 |
| Mlk jr day | Jan 17, 2028 | 1 |
| Student teacher holidays | Feb 11 – 15, 2028 | 5 |
| Spring break | Apr 3 – 7, 2028 | 5 |
| Last Day of School | May 24, 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 (Gwinnett County Public Schools). Last checked: October 12, 2026. More about our sources
School breaks in Gwinnett County Public Schools this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Gwinnett County Public 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 Gwinnett County Public Schools have in 2026-2027?
27 days including weekends, spread over 4 breaks.
Do these dates apply to every school in Gwinnett County Public 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.