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

Next no-school day
Monday
October 12
Fall Break
No-school days
29 weekdays
3 single days + 26 break days
First day
Monday
August 3
2026
Last day
Friday
May 21
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 Staff
Fri, Jul 24 – Fri, Jul 31
8 days off
6 school + 2 weekend days
Fall Break
Sat, Oct 10 – Sun, Oct 18
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
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.

July 2026

  • Teacher Planning Day Friday, July 24th No school
  • Teacher Planning Day Monday, July 27th No school
  • 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

  • First Day of School Monday, August 3rd First day
  • Early Release Friday, August 21st Early release

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school
  • Early Release Friday, September 18th Early release

October 2026

  • Fall Break Monday, October 12th – Friday, October 16th · 5 school days off Break

November 2026

  • Early Release Friday, November 20th Early release
  • 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 – Friday, January 1st · 10 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Teacher Workday Monday, January 4th No school

February 2027

  • Early Release Friday, February 5th Early release
  • Mid-Winter Break Monday, February 15th · 1 school day off Break
  • Teacher Workday Tuesday, February 16th No school

March 2027

  • Early Release Friday, March 19th Early release

April 2027

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

May 2027

  • Last Day of School Friday, May 21st Last day
  • Teacher Planning Day Monday, May 24th No school
  • Teacher Planning Day Tuesday, May 25th No school
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

Schools using this calendar

22 schools follow the Newton County calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
A
Alcovy High School
C
Clements Middle SchoolCousins Middle School
E
East Newton Elementary SchoolEastside High School
F
Fairview ElementaryFlint Hill Elementary
H
Heard-Mixon Elementary School
I
Indian Creek Middle School
L
Liberty Middle SchoolLive Oak ElementaryLivingston Elementary School
M
Mansfield Elementary SchoolMiddle Ridge Elementary School
N
Newton County Theme School At FicquettNewton High School
O
Oak Hill Elementary School
P
Porterdale Elementary School
R
Rocky Plains Elementary School
S
South Salem Elementary School
V
Veterans Memorial Middle School
W
West Newton Elementary School

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Newton County in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Newton County on 12 single days in 2026-2027: Friday, July 24 (Teacher Planning Day); Monday, July 27 (Teacher Planning Day); Tuesday, July 28 (Teacher Planning Day); Wednesday, July 29 (Teacher Planning Day); Thursday, July 30 (Teacher Planning Day); Friday, July 31 (Teacher Planning Day); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Monday, January 4 (Teacher Workday); Tuesday, February 16 (Teacher Workday); Monday, May 24 (Teacher Planning Day), and two more. Breaks: Fall Break (Monday, October 12 to Friday, October 16), Thanksgiving Break (Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 1), Mid-Winter Break (Monday, February 15) and Spring Break (Monday, April 5 to Friday, April 9).
When is the first and last day of school at Newton County in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Newton County is Monday, August 3, 2026. The last day of school is Friday, May 21, 2027. That's a school year of about 42 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Newton County?
About 181 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Newton County have in 2026-2027?
About 29 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 26 weekdays of breaks plus three single days off. There are also two long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Newton 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-three school days in a row (about seven weeks), from Wednesday, February 17 to Friday, April 2.
Which month has the most days off at Newton County?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Newton County have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has six early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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