DeKalb County school calendar 2026–27
2026–27 school year
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First day of schoolMon, Aug 3, 2026District
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Fall BreakTue, Oct 6 – Sun, Oct 11, 2026District6 days off
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Thanksgiving BreakMon, Nov 23 – Sun, Nov 29, 2026District7 days off
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Winter BreakMon, Dec 21, 2026 – Sun, Jan 3, 2027District14 days off
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Martin Luther King Jr. DayMon, Jan 18, 2027District
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Presidents' DayMon, Feb 15, 2027District
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February BreakTue, Feb 16 – Sun, Feb 21, 2027District6 days off
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Spring BreakMon, Apr 5 – Sun, Apr 11, 2027District7 days off
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Last day of schoolThu, May 27, 2027District
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Questions parents ask
When does school start in DeKalb County for 2026–27?
The first day of school for the 2026–27 school year is Mon, Aug 3, 2026, per the district’s published calendar. Charter and private schools in the area can set their own start dates.
When is spring break in DeKalb County in 2027?
Spring break runs Mon, Apr 5, 2027 through Sun, Apr 11, 2027, inclusive. Students return on the next school day.
When is the last day of school in DeKalb County for 2026–27?
The last day of the 2026–27 school year is Thu, May 27, 2027.
Do all DeKalb County schools follow this calendar?
District-run public schools follow it, including the single no-school days the district sets. Charter and private schools set their own calendars, so if your school is one of those, check with the school directly before booking anything.
How do I get these dates in my calendar?
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