Dade County Schools Calendar 2026–2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Dade County Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 7, 2026 (Fri) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Fall Break | October 13, 2026 - October 16, 2026 | No School |
| Thanksgiving Holidays | November 23, 2026 - November 27, 2026 | No School |
| Holiday Break | December 18, 2026 - January 5, 2027 | No School |
| Winter Break / In-Service | February 12, 2027 - February 15, 2027 | No School |
| Spring Break | March 29, 2027 - April 1, 2027 | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 20, 2027 (Thu) | School Closes |
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About Dade County Schools
Dade County Schools has two K–5 communities separated by the county’s mountain geography. Dade Elementary is located in Trenton in the valley, while Davis Elementary serves the Sand Mountain area. Both routes bring students together at Dade Middle and Dade County High, creating a shared secondary system for 1,884 K–12 students.
Davis carries a distinct role within the district’s elementary structure. Its location on top of Sand Mountain preserves a nearby school for families whose daily travel to Trenton would otherwise require crossing the mountain. The elementary boundary reflects terrain as well as population. Once students reach middle school, the district accepts that longer countywide convergence.
Dade’s feeder map can be summarized in two elementary zones and one secondary route, but the reason for that division is locally important. A straight-line map may make Davis appear unusually close to the central campuses while overlooking the practical mountain crossing. The assigned elementary school identifies which side of the county’s topography shapes the early years; middle and high school then establish one common district identity.
Frequently Asked Questions
The first day of school is Friday, August 7, 2026.
Yes. This page is based on the official Dade County Schools 2026-2027 school calendar, approved on December 8, 2025.
Fall Break is listed for October 14-16, 2026.
Thanksgiving Holidays are listed for November 23-27, 2026.
Holiday Break is listed for December 21, 2026 through January 5, 2027.
Winter Break / In-Service is listed for February 12-15, 2027.
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About This Calendar
Data Source: Official Dade County Schools 2026-2027 school calendar.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Dade County Schools, the Georgia Department of Education, or any official district body. Use this page as a planning summary and verify important dates with the district's current calendar source.