Douglas County Schools Calendar 2027–2028
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Douglas County Schools for the 2027-2028 academic year.
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 4, 2027 (Wed) | School Opens |
| Student Holiday | September 6, 2027 - September 7, 2027 | No School |
| Fall Break | October 11, 2027 - October 15, 2027 | No School |
| Student Holiday | November 2, 2027 (Tue) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 22, 2027 - November 26, 2027 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 20, 2027 - January 3, 2028 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 17, 2028 (Mon) | No School |
| Winter Break | February 21, 2028 - February 24, 2028 | No School |
| Student Holiday | March 8, 2028 (Wed) | No School |
| Spring Break | April 3, 2028 - April 7, 2028 | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 18, 2028 (Thu) | School Closes |
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Planning Notes
Douglas County Schools' 2027-2028 page centers on Spring Break and the other dated breaks families compare across Georgia districts.
The reviewed source for Douglas County Schools 2027-2028 is marked draft or projected, with student dates running from August 4, 2027 through May 18, 2028.
Longer planning windows and single-day break labels appear together in the source: Student Holiday on September 7, 2027; Fall Break on October 11-15, 2027; Student Holiday on November 2, 2027; Thanksgiving Break on November 22-26, 2027; Winter Break on December 20, 2027 through January 3, 2028; Winter Break on February 21-24, 2028; Student Holiday on March 8, 2028; Spring Break on April 3-7, 2028.
Early-release or half-day entries are separate from full breaks: Half Day, All Students on May 17, 2028; Half Day, All Students on May 18, 2028. The holiday list also names Labor Day on September 6, 2027; Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 17, 2028.
One source detail worth preserving: Student Holiday and Winter Break appear in more than one block, so the dates are kept in chronological order rather than merged into a single label. Winter Break crosses the calendar year from December 20, 2027 through January 3, 2028, which is the date range to check when planning the January return. The final student date, May 18, 2028, is also labeled Half Day, All Students. Because the source is not final, later board action or a revised PDF could change individual dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 4, 2027.
No. The reviewed source is marked draft or projected, so use these dates as planning information until Douglas County Schools confirms a final calendar.
Fall Break is listed for October 11-15, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break is listed for November 22-26, 2027.
September Student Holiday is listed for September 7, 2027.
Winter Break is listed for December 20, 2027 through January 3, 2028.
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About This Calendar
Data Source: Douglas County School System 2027-2028 calendar PDF marked Draft 8-12-2025.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Douglas County Schools, the Georgia Department of Education, or any official district body. This projected calendar is a tentative planning aid and may change when Douglas County Schools releases or confirms its calendar. Verify important dates with the district's current source before making travel, childcare, work, or attendance decisions.