Richmond County School System Calendar 2027–2028
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Richmond County School System for the 2027-2028 academic year.
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 4, 2027 (Wed) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 6, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Fall Break | October 8, 2027 - October 12, 2027 | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2027 (Thu) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 22, 2027 - November 26, 2027 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 22, 2027 - January 5, 2028 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 17, 2028 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | February 18, 2028 - February 21, 2028 | No School |
| Spring Break | April 3, 2028 - April 10, 2028 | No School |
| Student Holiday | April 14, 2028 (Fri) | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 24, 2028 (Wed) | School Closes |
Richmond County Schools Calendar 2027-2028 GeorgiaSchoolCalendar.com
View the full 2027-2028 school year by month.
Planning Notes
- School-year window: Students are scheduled from August 4, 2027 to May 24, 2028. Major breaks to compare: Thanksgiving Break (November 22, 2027 - November 26, 2027), Winter Break (December 22, 2027 - January 5, 2028), and Spring Break (April 3, 2028 - April 10, 2028).
- Schedule flags: Early release or half days: Early Release (December 21, 2027) and Early Release (May 24, 2028).
- 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 2027-2028 School Calendar board approved on March 18, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Elementary students start on Wednesday, August 4, 2027. K-8, magnet, middle, and high school students start on Thursday, August 5, 2027.
Spring Break is April 3-10, 2028.
Yes. The calendar lists PowerUp Asynchronous Learning Days on October 7, 2027 and February 17, 2028.
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 24, 2028, and it is an early release day for all grades.
Richmond County Schools Winter Break runs from December 22, 2027 through January 5, 2028, which is 11 school days off. Students return to class on Thursday, January 6, 2028.
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About This Calendar
Data Source: Official Richmond County School System 2027-2028 School 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.