Jefferson County Schools Calendar 2026–2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Jefferson County Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 5, 2026 (Wed) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | October 9, 2026 - October 12, 2026 | No School |
| Thanksgiving Holidays | November 20, 2026 - November 27, 2026 | No School |
| Christmas Holidays | December 18, 2026 - January 5, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | March 12, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Spring Holidays | April 2, 2027 - April 9, 2027 | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 21, 2027 (Fri) | School Closes |
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Planning Notes
- School-year window: Students are scheduled from August 5, 2026 to May 21, 2027. Major breaks to compare: Thanksgiving Holidays (November 23, 2026 - November 27, 2026), Christmas Holidays (December 21, 2026 - January 5, 2027), and Spring Holidays (April 5, 2027 - April 9, 2027).
- Schedule flags: Early release or half days: Early Release / Teacher PL (November 20, 2026), Early Release / Teacher PL (December 18, 2026), Early Release / Teacher PL (April 2, 2027), and Last Day of School / Early Release (May 21, 2027).
- Source status: Official-source page; verify with the district before fixed plans. Based on the official Jefferson County Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar approved February 10, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The first day of school for Jefferson County students is Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
Christmas Holidays run from December 21, 2026 through January 5, 2027, including the January 4-5 staff development student holidays. Students return after Christmas on January 6, 2027.
Yes. Students are released at 1:00 on November 20, 2026, December 18, 2026, April 2, 2027, and on the last day of school, May 21, 2027.
Spring Holidays run from April 5 through April 9, 2027.
The last day of school is Friday, May 21, 2027, and students are released at 1:00.
Jefferson County Schools Christmas Holidays runs from December 21, 2026 through January 5, 2027, which is 12 school days off. Students return to class on Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
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About This Calendar
Data Source: Official Jefferson County Schools calendar 2026-2027, approved February 10, 2026.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Jefferson 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.