The Cobb County School District (CCSD) 2026-2027 school calendar begins on Monday, August 3, 2026, and ends on Wednesday, May 19, 2027. The calendar includes several school holidays, including Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Spring Holidays, and a September school closure period. Students will also have scheduled holidays and staff days, digital learning days, and early-release days throughout the academic year.
Cobb County School District School Calendar 2026-2027 at a Glance
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 3, 2026 | August 3, 2026 |
| Independence Day (Observed) | July 3, 2026 | July 3, 2026 |
| Labor Day Holiday | September 7, 2026 | September 7, 2026 |
| September School Closure | September 21, 2026 | September 25, 2026 |
| Election Day – Student Holiday/Staff Day | November 3, 2026 | November 3, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23, 2026 | November 27, 2026 |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 | January 4, 2027 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 | January 18, 2027 |
| Presidents’ Day Break | February 15, 2027 | February 19, 2027 |
| Spring Holidays | April 5, 2027 | April 9, 2027 |
| Last Day of School | May 19, 2027 | May 19, 2027 |
Cobb County School District Early Release Dates 2026-2027
Cobb County School District has scheduled early-release days for all school levels during December and May. Elementary and middle schools also have an early-release arrangement during Conference Week in October.
| Month | Early Release Dates | Applicable Schools |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | October 13-16 | Elementary and Middle Schools |
| December 2026 | December 17 and 18 | All Levels |
| May 2027 | May 17, 18 and 19 | All Levels |
Additional scheduling information:
- October 13-16 is designated as Elementary/Middle School Conference Week.
- Early release during Conference Week applies only to elementary and middle schools.
- December 17 and 18 are early-release days for all school levels.
- May 17, 18 and 19 are early-release days for all school levels.
- May 19 is also the last day of school.
Digital Learning Days
Following are the digital learning days:
| Month | Digital Learning Date |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | August 17 |
| October 2026 | October 12 |
| December 2026 | December 1 |
| March 2027 | March 1 |
Download Cobb County School District Printable Official School Calendar 2026-2027
Parents, students, and teachers can use the official Cobb County School District calendar to keep track of school holidays, student holidays, digital learning days, and early-release schedules.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Cobb County School District start school in 2026?
Cobb County School District students return to school on Monday, August 3, 2026.
When is Cobb County School District’s last day of school in 2027?
The last day of school for the 2026-2027 academic year is Wednesday, May 19, 2027.
When is Spring Break in Cobb County School District for 2027?
Cobb County School District’s Spring Holidays are scheduled from April 5 through April 9, 2027.