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

Next no-school day
Monday
October 19
Professional Development Day
No-school days
33 weekdays
8 single days + 25 break days
First day
Thursday
August 6
2026
Last day
Thursday
May 27
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Early Release Remote 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

Fall Break
Sat, Sep 26 – Sun, Oct 4
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Thanksgiving Break
Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 29
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19 – Mon, Jan 4
17 days off
11 school + 6 weekend days
Student/Staff Holiday
Fri, Feb 12 – Tue, Feb 16
5 days off
3 school + 2 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Apr 3 – Sun, Apr 11
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

August 2026

September 2026

  • Early Release Friday, September 4th Early release
  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school
  • Fall Break Monday, September 28th – Friday, October 2nd · 5 school days off Break

October 2026

  • Remote Learning Day Friday, October 16th Remote
  • Professional Development Day Monday, October 19th No school

November 2026

  • Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 23rd – Friday, November 27th · 5 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Early Release Wednesday, December 16th Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, December 17th Early release
  • Early Release Friday, December 18th Early release
  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Friday, January 1st · 10 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Professional Development Day Monday, January 4th No school
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Local Holiday Friday, February 12th No school
  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, February 16th No school

March 2027

  • Remote Learning Day Friday, March 12th Remote
  • Professional Development Day Monday, March 15th No school

April 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, April 5th – Friday, April 9th · 5 school days off Break

May 2027

  • Early Release Monday, May 24th Early release
  • Early Release Tuesday, May 25th Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, May 26th Early release
  • Last Day of School Thursday, May 27th Last day

Schools using this calendar

42 schools follow the Forsyth County calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
A
Alliance Academy For Innovation
B
Big Creek Elementary SchoolBrandywine Elementary SchoolBrookwood Elementary
C
Chattahoochee Elementary SchoolChestatee ElementaryCoal Mountain Elementary SchoolCumming Elementary School
D
Daves Creek Elementary SchoolDenmark High SchoolDesana Middle School
E
East Forsyth High School
F
Forsyth Central High School
G
George W. Whitlow Elementary
H
Haw Creek ElementaryHendricks Middle School
J
Johns Creek Elementary
K
Kelly Mill Elementary
L
Lakeside Middle SchoolLambert High SchoolLiberty Middle SchoolLittle Mill Middle School
M
Mashburn Elementary SchoolMatt Elementary SchoolMidway Elementary School
N
New Hope Elementary SchoolNorth Forsyth High SchoolNorth Forsyth Middle School
O
Otwell Middle School
P
Piney Grove Middle SchoolPoole'S Mill Elementary
R
Riverwatch Middle School
S
Sawnee Elementary SchoolSettles Bridge Elementary SchoolSharon Elementary SchoolShiloh Point ElementarySilver City Elementary SchoolSouth Forsyth High SchoolSouth Forsyth Middle School
V
Vickery Creek Elementary SchoolVickery Creek Middle School
W
West Forsyth High School

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Forsyth County in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Forsyth County on eight single days in 2026-2027: Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Monday, October 19 (Professional Development Day); Monday, January 4 (Professional Development Day); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Friday, February 12 (Local Holiday); Monday, February 15 (Presidents' Day); Tuesday, February 16 (Professional Development Day); Monday, March 15 (Professional Development Day). Breaks: Fall Break (Monday, September 28 to Friday, October 2), Thanksgiving Break (Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Monday, April 5 to Friday, April 9).
When is the first and last day of school at Forsyth County in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Forsyth County is Thursday, August 6, 2026. The last day of school is Thursday, May 27, 2027. That's a school year of about 42 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Forsyth County?
About 178 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Forsyth County have in 2026-2027?
About 33 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 25 weekdays of breaks plus eight single days off. There are also seven long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Forsyth County in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 17 days in a row with no school, from Saturday, December 19 to Monday, January 4, including weekends (ten school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Thirty-four school days in a row (about seven weeks), from Monday, April 12 to Thursday, May 27.
Which month has the most days off at Forsyth County?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Forsyth County have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has seven early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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