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Columbia County 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Friday
October 9
Fall Break
No-school days
32 weekdays
9 single days + 23 break days
First day
Tuesday
August 4
2026
Last day
Wednesday
May 26
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Early Release School Day
August 2026
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September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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December 2026
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January 2027
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February 2027
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March 2027
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April 2027
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May 2027
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Longer breaks

Pre-Planning for Teachers
Tue, Jul 28 – Mon, Aug 3
7 days off
5 school + 2 weekend days
Thanksgiving Break
Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 29
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19 – Tue, Jan 5
18 days off
12 school + 6 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Apr 3 – Mon, Apr 12
10 days off
6 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

No-school days, breaks and schedule changes, month by month.

July 2026

  • Teacher Planning Day Tuesday, July 28th No school
  • Teacher Planning Day Wednesday, July 29th No school
  • Teacher Planning Day Thursday, July 30th No school
  • Teacher Planning Day Friday, July 31st No school

August 2026

  • Teacher Planning Day Saturday, August 1st No school
  • Teacher Planning Day Sunday, August 2nd No school
  • Teacher Planning Day Monday, August 3rd No school
  • First Day of School Tuesday, August 4th First day

September 2026

  • Early Release Friday, September 4th Early release
  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school

October 2026

  • Fall Break Friday, October 9th · 1 school day off Break
  • Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Monday, October 12th No school

November 2026

  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 23rd – Friday, November 27th · 5 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Early Release Friday, December 18th Early release
  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Monday, January 4th · 11 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, January 5th No school
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Early Release Thursday, February 11th Early release
  • Presidents Day Holiday Friday, February 12th No school
  • Presidents Day Holiday Saturday, February 13th No school
  • Presidents Day Holiday Sunday, February 14th No school
  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

  • Professional Development Day Friday, March 12th No school
  • Local Holiday Monday, March 15th No school

April 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, April 5th – Monday, April 12th · 6 school days off Break

May 2027

  • Last Day of School Wednesday, May 26th Last day
  • Teacher Planning Day Thursday, May 27th No school
  • Teacher Planning Day Friday, May 28th No school

Schools using this calendar

30 schools follow the Columbia County calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
B
Baker Place ElementaryBlue Ridge Elementary SchoolBrookwood Elementary School
C
Cedar Ridge Elementary SchoolColumbia Middle School
E
Euchee Creek Elementary SchoolEvans Elementary SchoolEvans High SchoolEvans Middle School
G
Greenbrier Elementary SchoolGreenbrier High SchoolGreenbrier Middle SchoolGrovetown Elementary SchoolGrovetown High SchoolGrovetown Middle School
H
Harlem High SchoolHarlem Middle School
L
Lakeside High SchoolLakeside Middle SchoolLewiston Elementary School
M
Martinez Elementary School
N
North Columbia Elementary SchoolNorth Harlem Elementary School
P
Parkway Elementary School
R
River Ridge ElementaryRiverside Elementary SchoolRiverside Middle School
S
South Columbia Elementary SchoolStallings Island Middle SchoolStevens Creek Elementary School

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Columbia County in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Columbia County on 20 single days in 2026-2027: Tuesday, July 28 (Teacher Planning Day); Wednesday, July 29 (Teacher Planning Day); Thursday, July 30 (Teacher Planning Day); Friday, July 31 (Teacher Planning Day); Saturday, August 1 (Teacher Planning Day); Sunday, August 2 (Teacher Planning Day); Monday, August 3 (Teacher Planning Day); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Monday, October 12 (Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day), and ten more. Breaks: Fall Break (Friday, October 9), Thanksgiving Break (Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Monday, January 4) and Spring Break (Monday, April 5 to Monday, April 12).
When is the first and last day of school at Columbia County in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Columbia County is Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The last day of school is Wednesday, May 26, 2027. That's a school year of about 42 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Columbia County?
About 180 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Columbia County have in 2026-2027?
About 32 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 23 weekdays of breaks plus nine single days off. There are also seven long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Columbia County in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 18 days in a row with no school, from Saturday, December 19 to Tuesday, January 5, including weekends (11 school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Thirty-two school days in a row (about six weeks), from Tuesday, April 13 to Wednesday, May 26.
Which month has the most days off at Columbia County?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Columbia County have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has three early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

Source: Columbia County, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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