When does Guilford County Schools start school in 2026–2027?

The first day of school for Guilford County Schools is Aug 24.

How do I add the GCS 2026–2027 calendar to my phone?

Tap "Add to your phone" on this page to download an .ics file with every date, then open it to import into Google Calendar or Apple Calendar.

North Carolina (Guilford County) · 12 key dates

Mon, Aug 24First Day of SchoolAcademic

Mon, Sep 7Labor DayHoliday

Mon, Sep 21Teacher Workday (Yom Kippur)Holiday

Tue, Nov 3Election DayHoliday

Wed, Nov 11Veterans DayHoliday

Nov 25 – Nov 27Thanksgiving BreakHoliday

Dec 21 – Jan 4Winter BreakHoliday

Mon, Jan 18Martin Luther King Jr. DayHoliday

Mon, Feb 15Teacher Workday (Student Holiday)Holiday

Mar 22 – Mar 26Spring BreakHoliday

Mon, May 31Memorial DayHoliday

Thu, Jun 10Last Day of SchoolAcademic

Compiled from the district's published calendar and subject to change — always verify against the official GCS calendar.