When is the first day of school for Granville County Schools in 2026?

The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Monday, August 10, 2026.

When is the last day of school for Granville County Schools?

The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, May 21, 2027.

When is GCPS spring break 2027?

Spring break runs Monday, March 29, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.

When is winter break for GCPS?

Winter break runs Monday, December 21, 2026 through Monday, January 4, 2027. Students return the following school day.

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Granville County Schools Calendar 2026-27 (GCPS)

Traditional calendar · Granville County, North Carolina · Verified from the official district calendar · Updated August 31, 2026

The Granville County Schools 2026-27 school year begins Monday, August 10, 2026 and ends Friday, May 21, 2027. Key dates below, including every scheduled break and student holiday.

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Key Dates at a Glance

Event	Date
First day of school	Monday, August 10, 2026
Winter break	Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027
Spring break	Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027
Fall break	Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026
Last day of school	Friday, May 21, 2027

Student Holidays & Days Off

Date	Holiday
Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day
Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day
Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec 21, 2026	Winter Holiday
Dec 24, 2026	Winter Holiday
Dec 25, 2026	Winter Holiday
Dec 28, 2026	Winter Holiday
Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day
Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mar 26, 2027	Holiday (Good Friday)
May 31, 2027	Memorial Day

Good to know: '2026/27 GCPS Traditional School Calendar A', revised 8/14 (PDF on district ParentSquare/SmartSites CDN, linked from gcs.k12.nc.us Calendars page). Early-start modified calendar: first student day Aug 10, last student day May 21; quarters run 43/42/47/41 days. Students return from winter break Jan 5 (Jan 4 staff workday). Fall_break = Oct 15-16 optional-workday days off for students. Students also out Sep 25, Nov 3, Oct 23 (conferences), Feb 15, Mar 19, Mar 25 (conferences), Apr 30 (staff days). Staff workdays May 24-28.

About the 2026-27 calendar

North Carolina's school calendar law generally requires traditional-calendar districts to open no earlier than the Monday closest to August 26 and close by the Friday closest to June 11 — though a number of districts open earlier under waivers or local calendar flexibility. Granville County Schools's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 10, 2026 to May 21, 2027 — an early-start calendar, with 12 scheduled student holidays listed above. Make-up days for weather closures are set by the district and can shift dates late in the year — the official calendar linked above is always the final word.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the first day of school for Granville County Schools in 2026?: The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Monday, August 10, 2026.
When is the last day of school for Granville County Schools?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Friday, May 21, 2027.
When is GCPS spring break 2027?: Spring break runs Monday, March 29, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.
When is winter break for GCPS?: Winter break runs Monday, December 21, 2026 through Monday, January 4, 2027. Students return the following school day.

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Source: dates verified against the official Granville County Schools calendar (source) on August 31, 2026. Spotted an error or a date change? Report a correction — we verify and fix fast.