Richmond County School System Calendar 2026–2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Richmond County School System 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 |
| Fall Break | October 9, 2026 - October 13, 2026 | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23, 2026 - November 27, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 23, 2026 - January 6, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | February 12, 2027 - February 15, 2027 | No School |
| Student Holiday | March 26, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Spring Break | April 5, 2027 - April 12, 2027 | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 26, 2027 (Wed) | School Closes |
Richmond County Schools Calendar 2026-2027 GeorgiaSchoolCalendar.com
View the full 2026-2027 school year by month.
Planning Notes
- School-year window: Students are scheduled from August 5, 2026 to May 26, 2027. Major breaks to compare: Thanksgiving Break (November 23, 2026 - November 27, 2026), Winter Break (December 23, 2026 - January 6, 2027), and Spring Break (April 5, 2027 - April 12, 2027).
- Schedule flags: Early release or half days: Early Release (December 22, 2026) and Early Release (May 26, 2027).
- Weather and makeup days: The source includes weather or makeup-day language; recheck district updates after closures.
- Source status: Official-source page; verify with the district before fixed plans. Based on the Richmond County School System 2026-2027 Academic Calendar board approved on March 18, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Elementary students start on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. K-8, magnet, middle, and high school students start on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
Spring Break is April 5-12, 2027.
Yes. The calendar lists PowerUp Asynchronous Learning Days on October 8, 2026 and February 11, 2027.
The calendar note says the school system will use PowerUp Asynchronous Learning Days in the event of inclement weather or school closure.
The last day of school is Wednesday, May 26, 2027, and it is an early release day for all grades.
Richmond County Schools Winter Break runs from December 23, 2026 through January 6, 2027, which is 11 school days off. Students return to class on Thursday, January 7, 2027.
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About This Calendar
Data Source: Official Richmond County School System 2026-2027 Academic Calendar.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Richmond County School System, 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.