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Gaston County Schools Calendar 2026-27 (GCS)

Traditional calendar · Gaston County, North Carolina · Verified from the official district calendar · Updated August 27, 2026

The Gaston County Schools 2026-27 school year begins Wednesday, August 12, 2026 and ends Wednesday, May 26, 2027. Key dates below, including every scheduled break and student holiday.

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Key Dates at a Glance

EventDate
First day of schoolWednesday, August 12, 2026
Winter breakDec 22, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027
Spring breakMar 26, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027
Last day of schoolWednesday, May 26, 2027
Graduation windowMay 28, 2027

Student Holidays & Days Off

DateHoliday
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day
Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Nov 25, 2026Thanksgiving (Student Holiday)
Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov 27, 2026Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day (Winter Holiday)
Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day
Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mar 26, 2027Good Friday (Spring Holiday)
May 31, 2027Memorial Day
Good to know: Board approved calendar 12/15/2025, revised 3/16/2026. Winter break runs Dec 22 through Jan 5; students return Jan 6. Spring break Mar 26 (Good Friday) through Apr 2; students return Apr 5.

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. Gaston County Schools's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 12, 2026 to May 26, 2027 — an early-start calendar, with 10 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 Gaston County Schools in 2026?
The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
When is the last day of school for Gaston County Schools?
The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
When is GCS spring break 2027?
Spring break runs Friday, March 26, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.
When is winter break for GCS?
Winter break runs Tuesday, December 22, 2026 through Tuesday, January 5, 2027. Students return the following school day.

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Source: dates verified against the official Gaston County Schools calendar (source) on August 27, 2026. Spotted an error or a date change? Report a correction — we verify and fix fast.