Official
Updated June 5, 2026

Valdosta City Schools Calendar 2026–2027

Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Valdosta City Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year.

First Day Aug 3, 2026
Last Day May 21, 2027
Fall Break Oct 12-16, 2026
Winter Break Dec 21-Jan 5
Spring Break Mar 29-Apr 2, 2027

Key Dates

Event Date(s) Status
First Day of School August 3, 2026 (Mon) School Opens
Labor Day September 7, 2026 (Mon) No School
Student Holiday September 25, 2026 (Fri) No School
Fall Break October 12, 2026 - October 16, 2026 No School
Thanksgiving Break November 23, 2026 - November 27, 2026 No School
Winter Holiday Break December 21, 2026 - January 5, 2027 No School
Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 18, 2027 (Mon) No School
Winter Break February 15, 2027 (Mon) No School
Student Holiday March 19, 2027 (Fri) No School
Spring Break March 29, 2027 - April 2, 2027 No School
Last Day of School May 21, 2027 (Fri) School Closes

Valdosta City Schools Calendar 2026-2027 GeorgiaSchoolCalendar.com

View the full 2026-2027 school year by month.

School Day
Weekend
Holiday (No School)
School Break
First / Last Day

Planning Notes

  • School-year window: Students are scheduled from August 3, 2026 to May 21, 2027. Major breaks to compare: Thanksgiving Break (November 23, 2026 - November 27, 2026), Winter Holiday Break (December 21, 2026 - January 5, 2027), and Winter Break (February 15, 2027).
  • Schedule flags: Early release or half days: Early Dismissal (December 18, 2026) 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 Valdosta City Schools 2026-2027 academic calendar adopted by the VBOE on November 11, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

The first day of school for Valdosta City students is Monday, August 3, 2026.

Winter Holiday Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 5, 2027, including teacher in-service student holidays on January 4-5.

Yes. September 25, 2026 and March 19, 2027 are listed as asynchronous learning days with parent-teacher conferences.

Yes. December 18, 2026 is listed for early dismissal, and the official calendar also marks the last day of school, May 21, 2027, with the early-release symbol.

The last day of school is Friday, May 21, 2027.

Valdosta City Schools Thanksgiving Break is November 23, 2026 through November 27, 2026, giving students 5 weekdays off.

About This Calendar

Data Source: Official Valdosta City Schools 2026-2027 academic calendar.

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Valdosta City 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.