GCS Calendar 2026-27: Guilford County Schools Calendar
The next school break in Guilford County Schools is the Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, November 25 to Friday, November 27.
All school breaks and days off for Guilford County Schools.
67,620 students
Breaks, holidays and days off
| Break | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Labor Day Holiday | Sep 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Optional Teacher Workday (Yom Kippur) | Sep 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Optional Teacher Workday | Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Optional Teacher Workday (Election Day) | Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Veterans Day Holiday | Nov 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 25 – 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Winter break | Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | 12 |
| Optional Teacher Workday | Jan 4, 2027 | 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday | Jan 18, 2027 | 1 |
| Mandatory Teacher Workday | Jan 25, 2027 | 1 |
| Mandatory Teacher Workday | Feb 15, 2027 | 1 |
| Spring break | Mar 22 – 26, 2027 | 5 |
| Mandatory Teacher Workday | Apr 5, 2027 | 1 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 31, 2027 | 1 |
| Last Day of School and End of Quarter 4/Semester 2 | Jun 10, 2027 | 1 |
| First Day of School | Aug 23, 2027 | 1 |
| Labor Day Holiday | Sep 6, 2027 | 1 |
| Optional Teacher Workday (Yom Kippur) | Oct 11, 2027 | 1 |
| Mandatory Teacher Workday | Oct 29, 2027 | 1 |
| Optional Teacher Workday | Nov 5, 2027 | 1 |
| Veterans Day Holiday | Nov 11, 2027 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 24 – 26, 2027 | 3 |
| Winter break | Dec 20 – 31, 2027 | 12 |
| Optional Teacher Workday | Jan 3, 2028 | 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday | Jan 17, 2028 | 1 |
| Mandatory Teacher Workday | Jan 24, 2028 | 1 |
| Mandatory Teacher Workday (primary election) | Mar 7, 2028 | 1 |
| Mandatory Teacher Workday | Mar 31, 2028 | 1 |
| Spring break | Apr 10 – 14, 2028 | 5 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 29, 2028 | 1 |
| Last Day of School and End of Quarter 4/Semester 2 | Jun 8, 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 (Guilford County Schools). Last checked: October 12, 2026. More about our sources
School breaks in Guilford County Schools this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Guilford County Schools have 3 breaks, adding up to 20 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 Guilford County Schools have in 2026-2027?
20 days including weekends, spread over 3 breaks.
Do these dates apply to every school in Guilford 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.